New Zealand University
The University of Waikato
The University of Waikato
About the school
The University of Waikato is based in Hamilton, a vibrant student city on New Zealand’s North Island with a large young population. Located approximately 1.5 hours from Auckland, Hamilton is a convenient transport hub offering easy access to popular destinations such as Tauranga, Rotorua, and Taupo.
The University of Waikato’s Hamilton campus covers 65 hectares, featuring landscaped gardens, lakes, modern learning facilities, libraries, and on-campus student accommodation. Its Tauranga campus, delivered in partnership with the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic, is conveniently located in the heart of Tauranga’s city centre.
The University of Waikato offers globally recognised undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across several academic faculties:
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Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
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Faculty of Education
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Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
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Faculty of Law
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Faculty of Science and Engineering
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Waikato Management School
Students can choose from a wide range of degree programmes designed to support academic and career success.
Why choose University of Waikato
- Founded in 1964, the University of Waikato is a young and fast-growing New Zealand university with increasing global recognition.
- It is known for its friendly, inclusive academic environment and strong support for international students.
- The university provides comprehensive academic, wellbeing, and campus-life services.
- More than 30 specialised research centres deliver internationally recognised research and support the commercialisation of innovative outcomes.
- Strong industry partnerships also create valuable internship opportunities, graduate employment pathways, and career support for students.
Programmes
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- 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 of Education
- Bachelor of Teaching
- Bachelor of Sport & Leisure Studies
Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
- Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design
Faculty of Law
- Bachelor of Laws
Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Science (Technology)
- Bachelor of Engineering
Waikato Management School
- Bachelor of Business Analysis
- Bachelor of Communication Studies
- Bachelor of Electronic Commerce
- Bachelor of Entrepreneurship
- Bachelor of Management Studies
- Bachelor of Tourism
English requirements
Undergraduate (all courses except those listed below)
IELTS overall 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)
Undergraduate
– Bachelor of Teaching
– Bachelor of Education
– Graduate Diploma in Teaching
IELTS overall 7.0 (all bands)
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
IELTS overall 6.6 (minimum 6.0 in each band)
Bachelor of Social Work
IELTS overall 6.5 (all bands)
- For more information, please refer to the link.
- In addition, some University of Waikato programmes may require a portfolio or personal statement. Applicants should check the latest admission requirements, as supporting documents and entry criteria may change from year to year.