University Entrance
Commission wants big changes for tertiary education
Students of the future won't need UE to do a degree, but they will find themselves paying interest on student loans, and higher fees for courses that lead to highly-paid jobs, as our education… Audio
Tertiary education recommendations called incoherent
Productivity Commision has launched a new report into the structure of teritary education in NZ, and how it can be improved. Recommendations include abolishing University Entrance and reintroducing… Audio
Review recommends no change to University Entrance
University Entrance does not need changing despite some complaints it has become too complex, a review of the award has concluded.
Massive overhaul of tertiary education recommended
The Productivity Commission has just released a report saying government regulations grant local monopolies to existing education providers and creates cartel structures. It's recommending interest be… Audio
Thousands of teenagers miss out on getting UE
For the second year running, thousands of teenagers have missed out on getting University Entrance. Audio
UE pass rate low again
For the second year running, thousands of teenagers have missed out on getting University Entrance. Audio
Universities NZ expects UE pass rate to rise
Thousands of teenagers have once again missed out on getting University Entrance. Audio
NCEA and university entrance at odds
Are NCEA pass rates too good to be true? We ask Chris Whelan the executive director of Universities NZ. And why fewer are getting entry to university. Audio
Maori and universities shocked by drop in Maori UE pass rate
Vice-chancellors say they're shocked by a big drop in the number of Maori who are making it into university. Audio
University enrolments suffer
Universities say a drop in the number of school leavers and a fall in the University Entrance pass rate have cost them nearly a thousand students this year. Audio
Low decile schools, boys hit hard by UE change
New figures show low-decile schools and boys have been among the hardest hit by changes to University Entrance. Audio
Maori and Pasifika teenagers
The director of a project aimed at getting more Maori and Pasifika people in teritary study says it's unacceptable that those groups have had the biggest drop in the University Entrance pass rate. Audio
Schools split on UE pass rate
As universities reopen their doors for the year, it is not yet clear if the surprise slump in the University Entrance pass rate can be rectified. Audio
Universities New Zealand responds on UE
Universities say while they have enrolled many of those who came up short for this academic year they are not lowering their standards. Audio
Hundreds of UE "fails" accepted to university
Many school students who failed to meet the tougher university entrance standard have made it into university anyway. 4400 fewer teenagers got university entrance in 2014 after changes resulted in a… Audio
Many who did not achieve University entrance are still enrolled
Many of the school-leavers who failed to meet the tougher new university entrance standard have squeaked in after all. Universities have enrolled many of those who came up short. Audio
University considers applications from students who failed to get UE
Waikato University says it's trying to find alternative pathways into university for as many as 350 students who have failed University Entrance - but would have made the grade a year ago, before… Audio
NZQA and teachers address surprise drop in University Entrance
Richard Thornton, Deputy Chief Executive of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority, and Angela Roberts from the teachers' union, talk about why so many students have failed to get UE this year… Audio
Surprise drop in UE pass rate
Education leaders are trying to understand a shock drop in the number of students passing University Entrance. Audio
What does the UE drop mean for universities ?
The vice-chancellor of Victoria University says a dramatic drop in the pass rate for University Entrance is now being seen at tertiary institutions. Audio