Pathways from India

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Undergraduate Programme

Available UC programme: Bachelor of Commerce

Education SystemEntry Requirements for undergraduate studyDuration at UC
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)
A/AS levels:
(i) minimum of 120 points on the NZ Tariff and
(ii) a minimum grade of D or better in each of at least three subjects equivalent to those on the approved list (excluding Thinking Skills) and
(iii) minimum grade of E in any one of AS English Language, AS Literature in English or AS Language and Literature in English and
(iv) minimum grade of D in IGCSE Mathematics or D grade in GCSE Mathematics or any grade in AS Mathematics
3 years
GCE ‘A’ levels At least three ‘A’ levels, with at least one at grade C or above (not including General Studies) 3 years
India School Certificate (ISC) An overall average of 75% with a minimum of 60% in English 3 years
International Baccalaureate Awarded International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points. 3 years
Karnataka Pre-University Certificate An overall average of 80% with a minimum of 65% in English 3 years 
Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Scondary Education Higher  (Secondary) School Certificate An overall average of 80% with a minimum of 65% in English 3 years 
NCEA Maximum of 20 points over five academic subjects (calculated on the basis that A1 = 1 point, A2 = 2 points, B3 = 3 points, etc.)

Students who have achieved a grade of 4B or better in O-level English (SPM1119) are exempt from taking one of the standard English language tests as proof of their compentence in English
3 years
Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) An overall average of 80% with a minimum of 65% in English 3 years 

 Entry requirements are subject to change. For the most up to date information check your eligibility.

Approved English Test
Minimum Requirements
IELTS
Academic with an average score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
TOEFL IBT Total minimum score of 80, with at least 19 in reading, writing, and listening.
TOEFL PBT With a minimum score of 550 and TWE with a minimum score of 4.5.
CCEL EAP 2 Minimum grade of C+
CAE/CPE Minimum overall score of 169, with at least 162 in reading, writing, listening, and speaking
Pearson Test of English (Academic) PTE with overall score of 50 and no PTE communicative skills score below 42
NZCEL Academic Endorsement - Level 4
FluentIQ Overall mark of 8/10 with nothing less than a 7 being scored in a single category
LanguageCert B2 Communicator (LRWS) overall with High Pass
NZAPA English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 2 (with no skill lower than Level 1)

These requirements are subject to change. For the most up to date information check English language requirements.

Postgraduate Programme

Available UC programme: Postgraduate Study

International Student Awards

UC Business School offers two categories of awards for international students:

  • Dean's Award
  • Fast Track Award

Find out more about UC Business School International Student Awards.

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