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Processes for maintaining the Approved Subjects List for University Entrance
NZQA has developed processes and criteria for maintaining the approved subjects list for University Entrance (PDF, 238KB). To find out more, click the little blue arrow 
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A modification to the list of approved subjects for University Entrance (i.e. the addition and/or removal of subjects and standards).
Application dates for 2018 have closed.
Key dates
| Modification to the UE List |  |
| Application to NZQA | Decision to Applicant | |
|---|---|---|
| Addition of standards to a current subject/subjects on the list |
28 February 2019 | By 31 August 2019 |
| Addition of a new subject to the list | 31 May 2019 | By mid- May 2020 |
How to
To submit an application to modify the list of approved subjects, please download and complete the Application for Modification to the Approved Subjects List for University Entrance form (DOCX, 862KB) and email through to UEchanges@nzqa.govt.nz.
A regular periodic review of the list of approved subjects for University Entrance (i.e. the list remains relevant and meets its intended purpose). This occurs every four years
Key dates
Periodic Review of the List
Every four years NZQA consults with the education sector and other interested groups about the approved subjects list to ensure that the list is relevant and meets the sector's expectations.
Changes may be made to whole subjects, or to the standards within a subject.
The first Periodic review of the approved subjects list for University Entrance was scheduled to begin in 2018. This review has now been deferred until 2022.
Please refer to the process and criteria guidelines (PDF, 238KB) for further guidance and details of evidence that must be submitted to support your application.
Contact
For more information, please email ngapoutokoaromatawai.maori@nzqa.govt.nz.