The University of Waikato
Established
1964
City
Waikato
Average Tution Fee
NZ$32,000 – NZ$42,000 / Year
Students
15000+
International Students
3700+
About The University of Waikato
The University of Waikato is a globally recognized public research university in New Zealand, established in 1964, with campuses in Hamilton and Tauranga.
The university is known for its excellence in business, computer science, engineering, education, law, management, environmental studies, and Māori and Indigenous studies, providing innovative teaching, strong research opportunities, and a multicultural learning environment for students from around the world.
Programs Offered
- Bachelor of Accounting
- Bachelor of Applied Information Technology
- Bachelor of Applied Management
- Bachelor of Communication
- Bachelor of Contemporary Art
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil)
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical)
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical)
- Bachelor of Midwifery
- Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts
- Bachelor of Nursing (Level 7)
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
- Bachelor of Technology (Science)
- Bachelor of Counselling
- Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
- Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours)
- Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours)
- New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)
- Diploma in Applied Science (Level 5)
- Diploma in Business (Level 5)
- Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5)
- Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support
- Diploma in Journalism
- Diploma in Landscape (Level 5)
- Diploma in Remedial Massage (Level 6)
- Diploma in Applied Science (Level 6)
- Diploma in Architectural Technology (Level 6)
- Diploma in Construction (Level 6)
- Diploma in Engineering (Civil)
- Diploma in Engineering (Electrical)
- Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical)
- Bachelor of Accounting
- Bachelor of Applied Information Technology
- Bachelor of Applied Management
- Bachelor of Communication
- Bachelor of Contemporary Art
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil)
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical)
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical)
- Bachelor of Midwifery
- Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts
- Bachelor of Nursing (Level 7)
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
- Bachelor of Technology (Science)
- Bachelor of Counselling
- Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
- Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours)
- Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours)
- New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)
- Diploma in Applied Science (Level 5)
- Diploma in Business (Level 5)
- Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5)
- Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support
- Diploma in Journalism
- Diploma in Landscape (Level 5)
- Diploma in Remedial Massage (Level 6)
- Diploma in Applied Science (Level 6)
- Diploma in Architectural Technology (Level 6)
- Diploma in Construction (Level 6)
- Diploma in Engineering (Civil)
- Diploma in Engineering (Electrical)
- Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical)
Programs Offered
- Bachelor of Accounting
- Bachelor of Applied Information Technology
- Bachelor of Applied Management
- Bachelor of Communication
- Bachelor of Contemporary Art
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil)
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical)
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical)
- Bachelor of Midwifery
- Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts
- Bachelor of Nursing (Level 7)
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
- Bachelor of Technology (Science)
- Bachelor of Counselling
- Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
- Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours)
- Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours)
- New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)
- Diploma in Applied Science (Level 5)
- Diploma in Business (Level 5)
- Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5)
- Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support
- Diploma in Journalism
- Diploma in Landscape (Level 5)
- Diploma in Remedial Massage (Level 6)
- Diploma in Applied Science (Level 6)
- Diploma in Architectural Technology (Level 6)
- Diploma in Construction (Level 6)
- Diploma in Engineering (Civil)
- Diploma in Engineering (Electrical)
- Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical)
- Bachelor of Accounting
- Bachelor of Applied Information Technology
- Bachelor of Applied Management
- Bachelor of Communication
- Bachelor of Contemporary Art
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil)
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical)
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical)
- Bachelor of Midwifery
- Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts
- Bachelor of Nursing (Level 7)
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
- Bachelor of Technology (Science)
- Bachelor of Counselling
- Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
- Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours)
- Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours)
- New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)
- Diploma in Applied Science (Level 5)
- Diploma in Business (Level 5)
- Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5)
- Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support
- Diploma in Journalism
- Diploma in Landscape (Level 5)
- Diploma in Remedial Massage (Level 6)
- Diploma in Applied Science (Level 6)
- Diploma in Architectural Technology (Level 6)
- Diploma in Construction (Level 6)
- Diploma in Engineering (Civil)
- Diploma in Engineering (Electrical)
- Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical)
Average Cost of Study
Avg. Tuition Fee
NZ$32,000 – NZ$42,000 / Year
Hostel Fee
NZD 9,000–18,000 / Year
Living Cost
NZD 18,000–26,000 / Year
*Fees may vary depending on the university guideline and program.
Average Cost of Study
Avg. Tuition Fee
NZ$32,000 – NZ$42,000 / Year
Hostel Fee
NZD 9,000–18,000 / Year
Living Cost
NZD 18,000–26,000 / Year
*Fees may vary depending on the university guideline and program.
Programs Offered
- Bachelor of Accounting
- Bachelor of Applied Information Technology
- Bachelor of Applied Management
- Bachelor of Communication
- Bachelor of Contemporary Art
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil)
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical)
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical)
- Bachelor of Midwifery
- Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts
- Bachelor of Nursing (Level 7)
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
- Bachelor of Technology (Science)
- Bachelor of Counselling
- Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
- Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours)
- Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours)
- New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)
- Diploma in Applied Science (Level 5)
- Diploma in Business (Level 5)
- Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5)
- Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support
- Diploma in Journalism
- Diploma in Landscape (Level 5)
- Diploma in Remedial Massage (Level 6)
- Diploma in Applied Science (Level 6)
- Diploma in Architectural Technology (Level 6)
- Diploma in Construction (Level 6)
- Diploma in Engineering (Civil)
- Diploma in Engineering (Electrical)
- Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical)
- Bachelor of Accounting
- Bachelor of Applied Information Technology
- Bachelor of Applied Management
- Bachelor of Communication
- Bachelor of Contemporary Art
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil)
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical)
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical)
- Bachelor of Midwifery
- Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts
- Bachelor of Nursing (Level 7)
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
- Bachelor of Technology (Science)
- Bachelor of Counselling
- Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
- Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours)
- Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours)
- New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)
- Diploma in Applied Science (Level 5)
- Diploma in Business (Level 5)
- Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5)
- Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support
- Diploma in Journalism
- Diploma in Landscape (Level 5)
- Diploma in Remedial Massage (Level 6)
- Diploma in Applied Science (Level 6)
- Diploma in Architectural Technology (Level 6)
- Diploma in Construction (Level 6)
- Diploma in Engineering (Civil)
- Diploma in Engineering (Electrical)
- Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical)
Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate (Bachelor Degree)
International students must have:
- A recognized secondary school qualification equivalent to New Zealand University Entrance.
- Academic requirements depend on the country and qualification system.
English Language Requirement:
- IELTS Academic: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each band)
- TOEFL iBT: 80 overall (minimum writing score 21)
- PTE Academic: 50 overall
- Duolingo English Test: 105 overall
Postgraduate (Master Degree)
- Requirements generally include:
- Recognized bachelor’s degree from an approved institution.
- Minimum academic performance as required by the chosen programme.
- Relevant academic background for specific courses.
- English Requirement (Typical):
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each band)
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: Equivalent accepted scores.
Required Documents
- Valid Passport
- Academic transcripts and mark sheets
- School leaving certificate / Degree certificate
- English language proficiency test results (IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/Duolingo, if required)
- Statement of Purpose (SOP) (for some postgraduate applications)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV/Resume) (for selected postgraduate programmes)
- Letters of Recommendation (if required)
- Passport-size photographs
- Proof of financial support for visa application
- Health and travel insurance documents
- Student visa documents
- Additional documents required for specific programmes (portfolio, research proposal, etc.)
