INFORMATION ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO, NEW ZEALAND
Tuesday - 30/12/2025
1. Parents and students are advised to check the most up-to-date information on the university’s official website: https://www.waikato.ac.nz/
2. Campuses & Locations (2 campuses)
- Hamilton Campus: Located in Hamilton City, about 140 km south of Auckland; approximately 15 minutes’ drive from Hamilton Airport.
- Tauranga Campus: Located in Tauranga City, about 220 km south of Auckland; approximately 10 minutes’ drive from Tauranga Airport.
3. Institution Type: Public University
4. Rankings & Quality Assurance
- Ranked #281 among the world’s best universities (QS World University Rankings 2026)
- Ranked #6 in New Zealand (QS World University Rankings 2026)
University of Waikato rankings: https://www.waikato.ac.nz/int/about/rankings/
5. Total Student Population: Over 13,000 students
6. International Students: Over 2,000 international students
7. Key Strengths:
- Top-quality education: The University of Waikato is ranked #235 globally, #3 in New Zealand, and #1 in New Zealand for research for three consecutive years (QS Rankings 2025). The Waikato Management School is in the top 1% of business schools worldwide;
- High student satisfaction & employability: Over 90% of students are satisfied with teaching quality and the living environment; 85% of graduates secure full-time employment after completing their studies. Waikato is ranked #11 globally for its professional and modern career support services;
- Career opportunities: The university hosts “Job-Ready Day”, giving students chances to meet employers and alumni and receive advice on preparing for future careers;
- International engagement: International students can join the International Buddy Programme, pairing them with a current student to help new students settle into life in a new country;
- Facilities: Waikato offers modern classrooms, laboratories, and practical training spaces, plus libraries with extensive collections. The university runs many extracurricular activities (sports, social and community events). It has received over NZD 5 million in investment from government and private organisations for research programs, modern lecture theatres, computer labs, and libraries with 500,000+ books;
- Convenient location: The main campus is in Hamilton, the 4th largest city in New Zealand. Hamilton is the centre of the Waikato region, known as a major agricultural area that applies science and technology in production.
8. Study Options
a. Levels of Study: https://www.waikato.ac.nz/study/qualifications
- English language & University Foundation (taught at Waikato Pathways College)
- Bachelor’s degrees
- Postgraduate / Master’s degrees
- Doctoral (PhD) programs
b. Faculties / Schools: https://www.waikato.ac.nz/about/structure
- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
- Te Kura Toi Tangata – Faculty of Education
- Te Huataki Waiora – School of Health
- Te Piringa – Faculty of Law
- Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao – Faculty of Māori and Indigenous Studies
- Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Waikato Management School
- Waikato Pathways College
- Te Mata Kairangi School of Graduate Research
c. Programs / Majors
www.waikato.ac.nz/study/qualifications
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Bachelor of Business (BBus)
- Bachelor of Communication Studies (BCS)
- Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences (with Honours) BCMS(Hons)
- Bachelor of Design (BDes)
- Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (BE(Hons))
- Bachelor of Education (Technology) (BEd(Tech))
- Bachelor of Environmental Planning (BEP)
- Bachelor of Health
- Bachelor of Health, Sport and Human Performance (BHSHP)
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
- Bachelor of Management Studies with Honours (BMS(Hons))
- Bachelor of Music (BMus)
- Bachelor of Science (BSc)
- Bachelor of Science (Technology) (BSc(Tech))
- Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSc)
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
- Bachelor of Teaching (BTchg)
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM
- Graduate Diploma of Teaching (GradDipT)
- Graduate Diploma in Law (GradDipLaw)
- Master of Applied Finance (MAppFin)
- Master of Arts (MA)
- Master of Arts (Applied) (MA(Appllied))
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Business and Management (MBM)
- Master of Design (MDes)
- Master of Counselling (MCouns)
- Master of Cyber Security (MCS)
- Master of Digital Business (MDigiBus)
- Master of Disability and Inclusion Studies (MDInS)
- Master of Education (MEd)
- Master of Educational Leadership (MEdLeadership)
- Master of Engineering (ME)
- Master of Engineering Practice (MEngPrac)
- Master of Environment and Society (MEnvSoc)
- Master of Environmental Planning (MEP)
- Master of Health, Sport and Human Performance (MHSHP)
- Master of Information Technology (MInfoTech)
- Master of Management Studies (MMS)
- Master of Māori and Pacific Development (MMPD)
- Master of Media and Creative Technologies (MMCT)
- Master of Music (MMus)
- Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcct)
- Master of Professional Writing (MPW)
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Master of Science (Research) (MSc(Research))
- Master of Science (Technology) (MSc(Tech))
- Master of Security and Crime Science (MSCS)
- Master of Social Sciences (MSocSc)
- Master of Teaching and Learning (MTchgLn)
GRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS
- Accounting
- Agribusiness
- Anthropology
- Ecology and Biodiversity
- Chemistry
- Community Health, Human
- Performance Science and Sport
- Development and Coaching
- Computer Science
- Creative Technologies
- Development Studies
- Digital Business
- Disability and Inclusion Studies
- Earth Sciences
- Economics
- Education
- Education and Society
- Educational Leadership
- Engineering
- Environmental Planning
- Environmental Sciences
- Finance
- Geography
- Health, Sport and Human Performance
- History
- Human Development
- Human Resource Management
- International Management
- International Relations and Security Studies
- Language and Literacy Education
- Law
- Leadership Communication
- Management and Sustainability
- Management Systems
- Māori and Indigenous Studies
- Marketing
- Material Science
- Mathematics Education
- Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Pacific and Indigenous Studies
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Policy
- Public Relations
- Science Education
- Science, Technology and Environmental Education
- Screen and Media Studies
- Second Language Teaching
- Social Policy
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Strategic Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Tourism and Hospitality Management
9. Entry Requirements: See details here
- Foundation: High school graduation; IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 525.
- Bachelor’s: High school graduation, GPA ≥ 8.0 (accepts students from all Vietnamese high schools); IELTS 6.0 (no skill below 5.5); or completed Year 1 at a reputable university with good results.
- Postgraduate/Master’s: Relevant bachelor’s degree with good results; IELTS 6.5 (no skill below 6.0); may require a detailed research proposal.
- PhD: Relevant master’s degree with good results; IELTS 6.5 (no skill below 6.0); detailed research proposal required.
10. Intakes:
- English programs: January, April, July, October
- Foundation: February, July, November
- Undergraduate: February, July
- Postgraduate: January, February, July, November (depending on the program)
11. Application Documents
General Documents
- Highest academic qualification certificate;
- Academic transcripts of the most recent 2 years;
- English language certificate (if available);
- Passport (photo and signature pages – if available);
- Academic achievements and extracurricular activities (especially for scholarship applicants).
Additional Documents for Master’s
- Curriculum Vitae (CV);
- Two (02) Letters of Recommendation.
Additional Documents for PhD / Research Master’s;
- Research proposal;
- Published academic papers (if any).
12. Tuition Fees: See full details here
- Foundation: NZD 11,780 – 28,875
- Diploma (equivalent to Year 1 of university): NZD 30,000 – 31,800/year
- Bachelor’s: NZD 29,425 – 38,305/year
- Master’s:
- NZD 32,400 – 44,425 (120 points)
- NZD 48,600 – 63,895 (180 points)
- Graduate Diploma & Certificate: NZD 27,210 – 37,965/year (120 points)
- Postgraduate Diploma & Certificate:
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- NZD 17,950 – 22,875/year (60 points)
- NZD 32,400 – 42,305/year (120 points)
- Higher Research Degrees (PhD, Research Thesis, MPhil, EdD): NZD 6,332 – 6,763/year
13. Living Costs: Approx. NZD 12,000 – 18,000 per year
14. Scholarships: NZD 10,000 – 15,000 – 75,000. See details here
15. Accommodation & Student Support: See details here.
Students may choose homestay, on-campus halls, shared housing/flatting (if 18+), or private rental. Accommodation options include:
- Hamilton Halls of Residence
- Hamilton on-campus accommodation
- Tauranga accommodation
- Homestay
- Flatting & private rental
- Summer accommodation
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