UP International College Foundation Studies Programme

Degree progression requirements

To gain entry to a Victoria University of Wellington undergraduate degree from the UP International College Foundation Studies Programme

  • Successfully complete 120 credits in the Foundation Studies Programme.
  • Achieve a minimum of 55% in English I, 60% in English IIA , 65% in English IIB and 50% in two other core subjects, equal to 60 credits.
  • Achieve 50% or higher in six optional subjects equal to 60 credits (300 marks out of a possible 600).
Programmes Trimester intake Minimum
Duration
(Years)
Minimum English language proficiency Notes
Bachelor of Architectural Studies  February  3

55% in English I,

60% in English IIA,

65% in English IIB

Entry into second year is competitive and is based on first year results
Bachelor of Arts  February, July  3

55% in English I,

60% in English IIA,

65% in English IIB

 
Bachelor of Biomedical Science  February, July  3

55% in English I,

60% in English IIA,

65% in English IIB

 
Bachelor of Building Science  February  3

55% in English I,

60% in English IIA,

65% in English IIB

 
Bachelor of Commerce* February, July, November  3

55% in English I,

60% in English IIA,

65% in English IIB

Study in Trimester 3 (November) may be possible for specific programmes, depending on course availability.
Bachelor of Communication  February, July  3

55% in English I,

60% in English IIA,

65% in English IIB

 
Bachelor of Design Innovation  February 3

55% in English I,

60% in English IIA,

65% in English IIB

Entry into second year is competitive and is based on first year results
Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Early Childhood  February  3 IELTS 7.0, with a minimum of 7.0 in each band Complete ‘Teacher Education Programme Form for International Students’ ; supply police reports
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)  February  4

55% in English I,

60% in English IIA,

65% in English IIB

Entry into second year is competitive
and based on first year results
Bachelor of Global Studies February, July  3

55% in English I,

60% in English IIA,

65% in English IIB

 
Bachelor of Health February, July  3

55% in English I,

60% in English IIA,

65% in English IIB

 
Bachelor of Laws  February  4

55% in English I,

60% in English IIA,

65% in English IIB

Entry into second year is competitive and based on first
year results; entry to parallel third- and fourth-year Honours programme is by invitation after high achievement in second year
Bachelor of Music  February, July  3

55% in English I,

60% in English IIA,

65% in English IIB

Complete ‘Application to Audition’ form; audition required for Classical Performance and Jazz
Bachelor of Science  February, July  3

55% in English I,

60% in English IIA,

65% in English IIB

 

February = Trimester 1

July = Trimester 2

November = Trimester 3

*Study in Trimester 3 (November) may be possible for specific programmes, depending on course availability