Study Destinations · New Zealand
New Zealand Study Options
Verified pathway programmes you can apply for through MultiPath Expert.
Every programme below is delivered by a pathway college we hold a current agreement with — UP Education, Navitas or Kaplan — and leads to a named New Zealand university when its progression requirements are met. Filter by study level, subject or institution, then ask us about any programme.
17 programmes6 universitiesFacts checked October 2026
University pathway · Foundation
University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies
University of Auckland
UP International College (UPIC) · UP Education · Auckland
- Duration
- 6–12 months (accelerated, fast-track or standard stream)
- Intakes
- Tuition
- English
Progression to Year 1 of an eligible University of Auckland degree when the required grades are met
Foundation Pathway High Achiever Award: NZ$20,000 for top foundation graduates (verified Oct 2026)
University pathway · Foundation
AUT Certificate in Foundation Studies
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
UP International College (UPIC) · UP Education · Auckland
- Duration
- 6–12 months (accelerated 6, fast-track 8–9, standard 12)
- Intakes
- Jan · Apr · Jul · Sep 2027
- Tuition
- NZ$28,649 · 2027 · full programme
- English
- IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0) for fast-track; 6.0 accelerated; 5.0 standard
Secondary school completion; academic requirements depend on your country
Progression to Year 1 of an eligible AUT degree when the required grades are met
Facts checked 22 Oct 2026
University pathway · Foundation
Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Studies Programme
Victoria University of Wellington
UP International College (UPIC) · UP Education · Wellington
- Duration
- 6–12 months (accelerated 6, fast-track 8–9, standard 12)
- Intakes
- Jan · Apr · Jul · Sep 2027
- Tuition
- NZ$28,649 · 2027 · full programme
- English
- IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0) for fast-track; 6.0 accelerated; 5.0 standard; 4.5 Foundation Connect
Secondary school completion; academic requirements depend on your country
Progression to Year 1 of an eligible Victoria University of Wellington degree when the required grades are met
VUW International Scholarships: NZ$15,000 tuition credit for Bachelor's entry, assessed automatically; foundation graduates can qualify (verified Oct 2026)
Facts checked 22 Oct 2026
University pathway · Foundation
UCIC Certificate in Foundation Studies
University of Canterbury
UC International College (UCIC) · Navitas · Christchurch
- Duration
- 8 months (2 trimesters)
- Intakes
- Feb · Jun · Oct 2027
- Tuition
- NZ$28,842 · 2027 · full programme
- English
- IELTS 5.5 average (no band below 5.0)
Secondary school completion; academic requirements depend on your country
Pathway to the first year of a University of Canterbury undergraduate degree
Facts checked 22 Oct 2026
University pathway · Diploma / Year-2 entry
UCIC Diploma in University Studies: Commerce
University of Canterbury
UC International College (UCIC) · Navitas · Christchurch
- Duration
- 1 year (3 trimesters)
- Intakes
- Feb · Jun · Oct 2027
- Tuition
- NZ$37,691 · 2027 · full programme
- English
- IELTS 5.5 average (no band below 5.0)
Completed Year 12 / Baccalaureate or equivalent; requirements depend on your country
Eligible to progress to Year 2 of the Bachelor of Commerce when all Diploma courses are passed and UC requirements are met
Facts checked 22 Oct 2026
University pathway · Diploma / Year-2 entry
UCIC Diploma in University Studies: Science
University of Canterbury
UC International College (UCIC) · Navitas · Christchurch
- Duration
- 1 year (3 trimesters)
- Intakes
- Feb · Jun · Oct 2027
- Tuition
- NZ$41,909 · 2027 · full programme
- English
- IELTS 5.5 average (no band below 5.0)
Completed Year 12 / Baccalaureate or equivalent with science subjects; requirements depend on your country
Eligible to progress to Year 2 of the Bachelor of Science when all Diploma courses are passed and UC requirements are met
Facts checked 22 Oct 2026
University pathway · Diploma / Year-2 entry
UCIC Diploma in University Studies: Engineering
University of Canterbury
UC International College (UCIC) · Navitas · Christchurch
- Duration
- 1 year (3 trimesters)
- Intakes
- Feb · Jun · Oct 2027
- Tuition
- NZ$47,120 · 2027 · full programme
- English
- IELTS 5.5 average (no band below 5.0)
Completed Year 12 / Baccalaureate or equivalent with mathematics and physics; requirements depend on your country
Eligible to progress to Year 2 of the BE(Hons) when all Diploma courses are passed and UC requirements are met
Facts checked 22 Oct 2026
University pathway · Pre-Master's
UCIC One Semester Pre-Master’s (Certificate in Postgraduate Preparation)
University of Canterbury
UC International College (UCIC) · Navitas · Christchurch
- Duration
- 4 months (1 trimester)
- Intakes
- Feb · Jun · Oct 2027
- Tuition
- NZ$17,800 · 2027 · full programme
- English
- IELTS 6.0 average (no band below 5.5); Nursing 6.5 (6.0)
Bachelor's degree or recognised equivalent
Guaranteed entry to eligible UC Master's degrees with the required average
Facts checked 22 Oct 2026
University pathway · Pre-Master's
UCIC Two Semester Pre-Master’s (Diploma in Postgraduate Preparation)
University of Canterbury
UC International College (UCIC) · Navitas · Christchurch
- Duration
- About 9 months (2 trimesters)
- Intakes
- Feb · Oct 2027
- Tuition
- NZ$35,900 · 2027 · full programme
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
Advanced diploma or associate degree (full Bachelor's holders are not eligible)
B average guarantees entry to UC Master's degrees (B- for business Master's); no further English test
Facts checked 22 Oct 2026
University pathway · Foundation
University of Waikato College Foundation Studies (Standard)
University of Waikato
University of Waikato College · Navitas · Hamilton
- Duration
- 2 trimesters
- Intakes
- Feb · Jun · Oct
- Tuition
- NZ$29,496 · 2027 · full programme
- English
- Set by the college; see official page
Secondary school completion; requirements depend on your country
Progression to Year 1 of an eligible University of Waikato degree when the required grades are met
NZ$4,000 or NZ$3,000 tuition credit for Foundation and Diploma entrants in the 2026 C / 2027 A intakes, eligibility by citizenship (verified Oct 2026)
Facts checked 22 Oct 2026
University pathway · Foundation
University of Waikato College Foundation Studies (Accelerated)
University of Waikato
University of Waikato College · Navitas · Hamilton
- Duration
- 1 trimester
- Intakes
- Feb · Jun · Oct
- Tuition
- NZ$14,748 · 2027 · full programme
- English
- Set by the college; see official page
Strong secondary school results; requirements depend on your country
Progression to Year 1 of an eligible University of Waikato degree when the required grades are met
Facts checked 22 Oct 2026
University pathway · Diploma / Year-2 entry
University of Waikato College International Diploma (Business)
University of Waikato
University of Waikato College · Navitas · Hamilton
- Duration
- 3 trimesters
- Intakes
- Mar · Nov (2026 pattern)
- Tuition
- NZ$34,832 · 2027 · full programme
- English
- Set by the college; see official page
Completed Year 12 / Baccalaureate or equivalent; requirements depend on your country
Progression to Year 2 when the required grades are met
Facts checked 22 Oct 2026
How to read these cards
University pathway means entry through a foundation, diploma or pre-Master’s programme at the university’s pathway college, with progression to the university when its requirements are met. Our New Zealand agreements are with the pathway providers named on each card, not with the universities. Fees are the providers’ published figures for the year shown, in New Zealand dollars, and change every year; entry requirements depend on your country and are confirmed by the provider. Admission and progression decisions are always made by the institution. University names and logos belong to the respective institutions.
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