University of Waikato

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University of Waikato

The University of Waikato is a public research university in Hamilton, New Zealand established in 1964. The university performs research in the disciplines of education, social sciences, and management and is an innovator in environmental science, marine and freshwater ecology, engineering, and computer science

https://www.waikato.ac.nz

University of Waikato Admissions Requirements

Intermediate students are not eligible for direct entry, one year of successful study at a recognized institution of the university. or successful completion of a University of Otago Foundation Year program or equivalent.

INDIA: Achieve an average of 75% over the best four academic subjects in the Indian School Certificate (ISC), or the All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSC), and selected state boards: Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal with a minimum of 60% in English, or:
An average of 80% over the best four academic subjects in all other state boards with a minimum of 65% in English.

International Baccalaureate: Completed International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a minimum of 24 points.

A Level: Applicants must achieve a minimum of 6 points taken from three subjects, achieving a minimum grade of C in at least one subject

Masters: A recognized bachelor’s degree with a B/B+ average, and a B/B+ average in a relevant subject if required. In percentage in between 65% – 74%

University of Waikato Language Requirements

University of Waikato IELTS:

U.G: 6.0 overall (no band less than 5.5)
P.G: 6.5 overall (no band less than 6.0)

University of Waikato TOEFL:
U.G: 80 with a score of 21 in writing
P.G: 90 with a score of 21 in writing

PTE:
U, G: 50 with no PTE communicative skills below 42
P.G: 58 and no PTE communicative skills below 50

University of Waikato Fees

University of Waikato tuitions fees for international students

Bachelor’s Programs

• Arts Degree: 27,210 – 35,420 / Year
• Business Degree
• Bachelor of Management Studies in Digital Business (Hons): 31,715 / Year
• Engineering Degree: 39,770 / Year
• Education: 27,210 / Year
• Health Sciences
• Bachelor of Health in Biomedical Sciences: 31,020 / Year
• Law
• Bachelor of Arts in Law: 27,210 / Year
• Bachelor of Law: 32,730 / Year
• Bachelor of Nursing: 35,420 / Year
• Psychology: 35,420 / Year
• Science Degree: 27,210 – 35,420 / Year
• Environmental Science: 35,420 / Year
• Environmental Engineering: 39,770 / Year
• Bachelor of Computer Science in Data Analytics: 33,090 / Year
• Bachelor of Computing & Mathematical Sciences in Data Analytics (hons): 33,090 / Year
• Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics: 33,090 / Year

Masters Programs

• Arts Degree: 33,195
• Master of Arts in Music: 35,980
• Business Degree:
• Master of Digital Business: 32,400
• Master of Management Studies in Agribusiness: 32,400
• Master of Business & Management: 49,640
• Engineering Degree: 41,080
• Education: 33,195
• Health Sciences
• Master of Social Sciences in Health Development & Policy: 33,195
• Law
• Master of Laws: 35,345
• Science Degree: 33,195 – 37,145
• Environmental Science: 37,145
• Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering: 41,080
• MBA: 59,485
• Psychology: 37,145 – 37,780
• Master of Arts in Psychology: 35,980

University of Waikato Scholarships

International Excellence Scholarship

Value: Up to NZD$20,000 towards tuition fees
Study Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate (Taught)
Subject Area: Any
Closing Date: Applications for 2022 and 2023 can be submitted at any time

Eligibility:
This Scholarship is intended to support talented international students who are enrolling for the first time in undergraduate or postgraduate programs at the University of Waikato. The Scholarships have a value of up to NZD$20,000 and will be awarded to successful applicants who demonstrate excellent academic achievement.

Waikato International Entrance Scholarship for School Leavers

Value: Up to NZD$20,000 towards tuition fees

Study Level: Entrance/School Leaver, Undergraduate

Subject Area: Any

Closing Date: Applications for study in 2023 will be considered for this scholarship at any time.
Eligibility

For international students intending to enroll full-time in an undergraduate degree at UoW in A Trimester 2023. Students must have completed study at NCEA Level 2 and/or 3, or equivalent. Those who have NCEA with Merit or Excellence will be eligible for additional funding of this award as they progress.
Important Note: NCEA level 3 is broadly equivalent to the UK General Certificate of Education (GCE) A-level. the relevant state or territory Senior Secondary Certificate of Education in Australia.

Fees Discounts – new international students only
Value: 20% discount on tuition fees
Study Level: All
Subject Area: Any
Eligibility Criteria: If you don’t meet the criteria for the excellence scholarships above, we still want to be able to support you with your studies here in New Zealand. Receive an automatic 20% tuition fee discount towards your first academic year of tuition fees when you enroll to study within 2022