University of Waikato

University of Waikato

The University of Waikato is a radical and innovative higher educational institution. Focusing on the future of students, along with an outstanding research culture, the university also provides learners with an international education.

General introduction

The University of Waikato was founded in 1964, located in Hamilton, New Zealand and a new institution was built for the professional use in Tauranga. The faculty at the University of Waikato are passionate and industry experts, and are willing  to support students to improve their  knowledge and skills that help them succeed in their careers. Students at Waikato are encouraged to interact, including participating in class discussions as well as asking questions to the faculty.

Awards and achievements

• The university has risen 135 places in the QS World University Rankings over the past six years, placing it at 266th out of more than 1,000 universities worldwide.
• The university is in the top 2% of the best universities in the rankings of “UK-based Times Higher Education”

Facilities

The first school in New Zealand to have a facility dedicated to electronic sports (E-Sport) and support for students participating in this sport.

More than 5 million dollars invested by Government organizations and private organizations to carry out scientific research programs, equipped with lecture halls, modern computer rooms, laboratories and libraries with more than 500,000 books. The university has partnerships with more than 120 research institutes and programs to support and exchange teachers and students around the world.

Some other outstanding facilities:

Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts: The campus is equipped with a concert hall, teaching and performing arts areas.

Adams Center Advanced Performance Center: for the best athletes in the country to train and prepare for competitions in the international arena. The center is equipped with the most modern and advanced support facilities.

In addition, the center also offers physiotherapy, relaxing massage and treatment services. Sports Science Lab: Provides health checked services to professional athletes, sports teams and schools.

Courses and Programs

Notable training professions:

• Education 
• Communication and Media Studies
• Accounting and Finance 
• Hospitality and Leisure Management
• Sociology and Geography 

Cost of study

Foundation Program: NZD 11,000 – NZD 22,000/semester

Bachelor: NZD 24,425  – NZD 35,700 

Master: NZD 29,370 – NZD 53,550 (depending on program)

Graduate Diploma: NZD 29,370 – NZD 38,350

Certificate: NZD 14,685 – NZD 19.175 

Research Degree: NZD 31,010 – NZD 38,840 

Cost of living: about NZD 24,310 

Dormitory cost: about NZD 6,660 

Entry Requirements

• Undergraduate level: IELTS 6.0 or higher, with a number of specific requirements of each major.
• Graduate Level: Meet English and academic requirements. Most majors will require an undergraduate degree in a similar field of study. The specific requirements of each industry will be different.
• Postgraduate degree: IELTS 6.5 no band below 6.0. Academic requirements must also be met.

Foundation Programs: Preparatory programs are organized for students who have not met the admission requirements.

Scholarship

International Excellence Scholarship (University of Waikato)

This scholarship supports a maximum of NZD 10,000 in tuition fees for international students enrolled at undergraduate or postgraduate level in academics.

University of Waikato Doctoral Scholarship

Students who intend to apply for a full-time PhD, DMA, EdD or SJD program at the University of Waikato will be asked to indicate their interest in the UoW PhD Scholarship in the Admission Application Form.

High Achievement Scholarship

International students entering the second year of an undergraduate program (full-time) can apply for this scholarship. Students must have a B+ average for their first year of study to be eligible for the scholarship. The NZD 5000 scholarship is awarded to international students in their second year of university.

Website: https://www.waikato.ac.nz/