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What are the eligibility requirements for BTech Civil Engineering in New Zealand, including academic percentage and English test requirements for a Bachelor's?

03 Aug 2026 · Answered by Rakshitha Muthukumar · 1 min read
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To apply for a BTech (Bachelor of Engineering Technology) in Civil Engineering in New Zealand, you typically need:

- Academic qualification: Completion of 10+2 (Class 12) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects.
- Minimum percentage: Requirements vary by institution, but a strong academic record is essential.

English language proficiency (if English is not your first language):
- IELTS Academic: Overall 6.0, no band below 5.5
- PTE Academic: Overall 50, no skill below 42
- TOEFL iBT: Overall 60, no section below 15

Some universities may accept other English tests or qualifications. Requirements and accepted scores are subject to change.

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