New Zealand University

The University of Waikato

Location
Hamilton
School Address
Hamilton Campus : Gate 1 Knighton Road, Hamilton
School Type
Public
Popular Majors
Business, Engineering, Media & Communications, Education, Computing, etc.
Website
School Size
Approximately 13,000 enrolled students including 2,100 international students, and 1,500 staff

About the school

The University of Waikato is located in Hamilton on New Zealand’s North Island. Hamilton is a vibrant university city with a high proportion of young residents. It is about a 1.5-hour drive from Auckland and serves as a transport hub connecting major regions, including Tauranga, Rotorua, and Taupo.

 

The Hamilton campus spans 65 hectares with gardens, lakes, and modern facilities, including libraries and on-campus accommodation. The Tauranga campus is operated in partnership with the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic and is located in the city center.

 

The university offers world-recognized programs across multiple faculties:

  • Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

  • Faculty of Education

  • Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Sciences

  • Faculty of Law

  • Faculty of Science and Engineering

  • Waikato Management School

Students can pursue undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degrees in these faculties.

Why choose Waikato

  • Founded in 1964, it is a young but rapidly growing university gaining global recognition.

  • Known for a friendly and open academic culture, especially welcoming to international students.

  • Offers strong student support for academic and campus life.

  • Operates over 30 specialized research centers, producing internationally recognized research and actively commercializing outcomes.

  • Engages in industry partnerships, providing internships and career support for students and graduates.

Programmes

Faculty

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Popular major
  • Bachelor of Commerce
  • Bachelor of Environmental Planning
  • Bachelor of Media and Creative Technologies
  • Bachelor of Music
  • Bachelor of Social Sciences
  • Bachelor of Social Work
Faculty

Faculty of Education

Popular major
  • Bachelor of Teaching
  • Bachelor of Sport & Leisure Studies
Faculty

Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Sciences

Popular major
  • Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design
Faculty

Faculty of Law

Popular major
  • Bachelor of Laws
Faculty

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Popular major
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Science (Technology)
  • Bachelor of Engineering
Faculty

Waikato Management School

Popular major
  • Bachelor of Business Analysis
  • Bachelor of Communication Studies
  • Bachelor of Electronic Commerce
  • Bachelor of Entrepreneurship
  • Bachelor of Management Studies
  • Bachelor of Tourism

English requirements

Program

Undergraduate (all courses except those listed below)

Requirement

IELTS overall 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)

Program

Undergraduate

– Bachelor of Teaching
– Bachelor of Education
– Graduate Diploma in Teaching

Requirement

IELTS overall 7.0 (all bands)

Program

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Requirement

IELTS overall 6.6 (minimum 6.0 in each band)

Program

Bachelor of Social Work

Requirement

IELTS overall 6.5 (all bands)

  • For more information, please refer to the link.
  • In addition, some programs may require a portfolio or personal statement, and admission documents and requirements can change from year to year.
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