International students will be individually assessed to ensure they have an acceptable level of secondary school achievement.

If English is not your first language, you must provide:

• New Zealand University Entrance OR
• Overall Academic IELTS 6.5 with no individual band score lower than 6.0 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years), OR

OET: Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub tests

TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT): Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)

Cambridge English Assessments: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176. No less than 169 in each skill;

Pearson Test of English (Academic): PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42

Language Certificate: C1 Expert ESOL Written (LRW) with PASS and no less than 25/50 in each skill and Spoken Pass

Alternative requirements

Evidence of literacy, numeracy and an ability to study at the appropriate level. This can be through study, work and/or life experience. Otago Polytechnic literacy assessments are available.

Other requirements

Applicants should be motivated and talented individuals with a strong interest in and aptitude for the technological and/or creative fields of architecture.