INFORMATION ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO, NEW ZEALAND

Thứ Ba - 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:

- 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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