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New Zealand
Open Intake
November 2023
Deadline
November 2023
Turnaround time
33 working days
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With over 100 subjects to choose from across their two beautiful campuses in Hamilton and Tauranga, the University of Waikato offers study pathways for everyone. Ranked number one for research in New Zealand, and 92nd in the world (THE Impact Rankings 2023) the University believes in education on a human level and is committed to nurturing individuals to reach their full potential.
The university offers prospective students an alternative lifestyle and study, as it is based outside the major cities, with its main campus in Hamilton, about 90 minutes south of Auckland. It is also under an hour’s drive from Hobbiton.
The University of Waikato hosts around 13,000 students and 1,500 staff, offering a distinctive and rewarding university experience, while pursuing strong international links to advance knowledge.
Top courses
Deadlines, entry requirements & more
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Doctor of Philosophy
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:
have qualified for the award of a New Zealand bachelors degree with honours or master's degree,1 in a field relevant to the proposed research with at least second class honours (first division) or distinction, or for a qualification considered by the Academic Board to be equivalent, or
have qualified for the degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in a field relevant to the proposed research, or
have enrolled for the degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in a field relevant to the proposed research and demonstrated that they are able to transfer to the PhD, or
have passed qualifying papers at a satisfactory level in a field relevant to the proposed research, and
have demonstrated research ability, normally at least 30 points of research in an honours or master's degree, or significant professional research experience, or equivalent, or
in exceptional circumstances have produced other evidence to the satisfaction of the Postgraduate Research Committee that they have adequate skills and knowledge to proceed with the proposed research.
English Requirements:
Academic IELTS Overall score of at least 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band), or
TOEFL iBT (Internet Based TOEFL) score of 90 with a Writing score of 21, or
TOEFL iBT Home Edition overall score of 90 with a Writing score of 21, or
B grade or better at Level 8 in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English, or
PTE Academic overall score of 56 with no band less than 46, or
Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS) C1 Expert with an overall high pass and no less than a pass in each skill, or
Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS) B2 Communicator with 38-50 score per skill, or
Awarded a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5), or
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) III with a pass in all four components, or
B2 First (formally known as Cambridge English: First (FCE)) with an overall score of 176 and no bands below 169, or
C2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)) with an overall score of 176 and no bands below 169, or
Michigan English Test (formally known as Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)) minimum score of 59.
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Master of Business and Management
Upcoming intake
November (11/11/2024)
Deadline
August (12/08/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:You can apply for the MBM if you have:A bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) in any subject area, from an approved universityAchieved at least a B-minus grade average or above in the final year of your degree.If you don't meet the criteria above, you may still be considered for admission to the Master of Business and Management based on academic merit or relevant work experience.View course in-platformEnglish Requirements:Academic IELTS Overall score of at least 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band), orTOEFL iBT (Internet Based TOEFL) score of 90 with a Writing score of 21, orTOEFL iBT Home Edition overall score of 90 with a Writing score of 21, orB grade or better at Level 8 in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English, orPTE Academic overall score of 56 with no band less than 46, orLanguage Cert International ESOL (LRWS) C1 Expert with an overall high pass and no less than a pass in each skill, orLanguage Cert International ESOL (LRWS) B2 Communicator with 38-50 score per skill, orAwarded a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5), orTrinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) III with a pass in all four components, orB2 First (formally known as Cambridge English: First (FCE)) with an overall score of 176 and no bands below 169, orC2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)) with an overall score of 176 and no bands below 169, orMichigan English Test (formally known as Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)) minimum score of 59. -
Master of Science
Upcoming intake
February (24/02/2025)
Deadline
November (25/11/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:Admission requires a relevant Bachelors level qualification or equivalent. Once you have applied to study with us you are welcome to speak with one of our senior academics who will help advise you on your studies based on your goals and previous experience. This will ensure you have all the support and advice you need to succeed in your studies.View course in-platformEnglish Requirements:Academic IELTS Overall score of at least 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band), orTOEFL iBT (Internet Based TOEFL) score of 90 with a Writing score of 21, orTOEFL iBT Home Edition overall score of 90 with a Writing score of 21, orB grade or better at Level 8 in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English, orPTE Academic overall score of 56 with no band less than 46, orLanguage Cert International ESOL (LRWS) C1 Expert with an overall high pass and no less than a pass in each skill, orLanguage Cert International ESOL (LRWS) B2 Communicator with 38-50 score per skill, orAwarded a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5), orTrinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) III with a pass in all four components, orB2 First (formally known as Cambridge English: First (FCE)) with an overall score of 176 and no bands below 169, orC2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)) with an overall score of 176 and no bands below 169, orMichigan English Test (formally known as Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)) minimum score of 59. -
Master of Information Technology
Upcoming intake
November (11/11/2024)
Deadline
August (12/08/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:For admission, students will need to have completed a relevant bachelor's degree, normally in Computer Science. You will need an average of at least B in 80 points of 300 level or above including at least 40 points in Computer Science or a related field.Students with a non-ICT undergraduate degree are encouraged to apply for the Master of Information Technology and will be offered the 240 point version of the qualificationView course in-platformEnglish Requirements:Academic IELTS Overall score of at least 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band), orTOEFL iBT (Internet Based TOEFL) score of 90 with a Writing score of 21, orTOEFL iBT Home Edition overall score of 90 with a Writing score of 21, orB grade or better at Level 8 in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English, orPTE Academic overall score of 56 with no band less than 46, orLanguage Cert International ESOL (LRWS) C1 Expert with an overall high pass and no less than a pass in each skill, orLanguage Cert International ESOL (LRWS) B2 Communicator with 38-50 score per skill, orAwarded a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5), orTrinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) III with a pass in all four components, orB2 First (formally known as Cambridge English: First (FCE)) with an overall score of 176 and no bands below 169, orC2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)) with an overall score of 176 and no bands below 169, orMichigan English Test (formally known as Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)) minimum score of 59. -
Bachelor of Science (Technology)
Upcoming intake
February (24/02/2025)
Deadline
November (25/11/2024)
Academic Requirement
University Entrance:
NCEA Level 3
14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved subjects
10 Literacy credits at Level 2 or above, made up of:
5 credits in reading
5 credits in writing.
10 Numeracy credits at Level 1 or above, made up of:
co-requisite Level 1 Numeracy unit standard 32406 or Te Pāngarau unit standard 32412, or
certain achievement standards.
Other equivalent undergraduate entry requirements:
The Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies - no less than a C- grade in any subject plus a B- grade or better in two English subjects.
Successful completion of any of the foundation certificates offered by a New Zealand university.
Completion of NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY) with BBB or above (Bachelor of Business requires ABB)
Completion of NCUK International Year One (IYOne) Business and Engineering Streams, 120 credits with an average score of 50 or above
The University of New South Wales Foundation Year – a minimum GPA of 6.5 (C grade) with an 8.0 in Academic English. Professional programmes such as law and engineering will require higher passes in prerequisite subjects. The University accepts applicants from a number of foundation programmes offered in New Zealand, Australia, the UK and elsewhere.
Advanced Placement International Diploma (APID): Applicants must have qualified for the diploma with grades of 3 or higher in each of at least 4 subjects.
A minimum of 120 points on the New Zealand CAIE Tariff at A or AS level, including at least three subjects (excluding Thinking Skills) in which no grade is lower than D.
Applicants must achieve a minimum of 6 points taken from three subjects, achieving a minimum grade of C in at least one subject. Points calculated as follows: A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, E = 1. AS Level grades are not included.
Completed International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a minimum of 24 points.
Learning Resource Network - International GCSE and International AS/A Levels
Applicants must satisfy both the Part A and Part B requirements.
PART A (General Requirement)
A grade of C or above in three A level subjects
PART B (Literacy and Numeracy)
Literacy
An E grade or better in English Language at AS or A level.
Numeracy
A C grade or better in GCSE mathematics, or
D in Mathematics at AS or A level
Pearson Edexcel International A levels:
Part A
Applicants must obtain minimum of 120 points on the NZ Tariff at A or AS level in approved syllabus subjects, including at least three syllabus subjects in which no grade is lower than D.
Part B
Applicants must satisfy the literacy and numeracy requirements as follows:
Literacy
An E grade or better in any one of AS English Language, Literature in English (A D grade or better will also satisfy one of the syllabus subject requirements of Part A).
Numeracy
A D grade or better in IGCSE mathematics, or
Any mathematics passed at AS level (A D grade or better will also satisfy one of the syllabus subject requirements of Part A).
English Requirements:
Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 (with no bands below 5.5), or
TOEFL iBT (Internet Based TOEFL) score of 80 with a Writing score of 21, or
TOEFL iBT Home Edition score of 80 with a Writing score of 21, or
B grade or better at Level 7 in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English, or
PTE Academic overall score of 46 with no band less than 36, or
Language-Cert International ESOL (LRWS) B2 Communicator Expert with 33-37 score per skill, or
Awarded a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4), or
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) II with distinction in all four components, or
B2 First (formally known as Cambridge English: First (FCE)) with an overall score of 169 and no bands below 162, or
C2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)) with an overall score of 169 and no bands below 162, or
Michigan English Test (formally known as Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)) minimum score of 54.
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Bachelor of Health
Upcoming intake
February (24/02/2025)
Deadline
November (25/11/2024)
Academic Requirement
University Entrance:NCEA Level 314 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved subjects10 Literacy credits at Level 2 or above, made up of:5 credits in reading5 credits in writing.10 Numeracy credits at Level 1 or above, made up of:co-requisite Level 1 Numeracy unit standard 32406 or Te Pāngarau unit standard 32412, orcertain achievement standards.Other equivalent undergraduate entry requirements:The Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies - no less than a C- grade in any subject plus a B- grade or better in two English subjects.Successful completion of any of the foundation certificates offered by a New Zealand university.Completion of NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY) with BBB or above (Bachelor of Business requires ABB)Completion of NCUK International Year One (IYOne) Business and Engineering Streams, 120 credits with an average score of 50 or aboveThe University of New South Wales Foundation Year – a minimum GPA of 6.5 (C grade) with an 8.0 in Academic English. Professional programmes such as law and engineering will require higher passes in prerequisite subjects. The University accepts applicants from a number of foundation programmes offered in New Zealand, Australia, the UK and elsewhere.Advanced Placement International Diploma (APID): Applicants must have qualified for the diploma with grades of 3 or higher in each of at least 4 subjects.A minimum of 120 points on the New Zealand CAIE Tariff at A or AS level, including at least three subjects (excluding Thinking Skills) in which no grade is lower than D.Applicants must achieve a minimum of 6 points taken from three subjects, achieving a minimum grade of C in at least one subject. Points calculated as follows: A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, E = 1. AS Level grades are not included.Completed International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a minimum of 24 points.Learning Resource Network - International GCSE and International AS/A LevelsApplicants must satisfy both the Part A and Part B requirements.PART A (General Requirement)A grade of C or above in three A level subjectsPART B (Literacy and Numeracy)LiteracyAn E grade or better in English Language at AS or A level.NumeracyA C grade or better in GCSE mathematics, orD in Mathematics at AS or A levelPearson Edexcel International A levels:Part AApplicants must obtain minimum of 120 points on the NZ Tariff at A or AS level in approved syllabus subjects, including at least three syllabus subjects in which no grade is lower than D.Part BApplicants must satisfy the literacy and numeracy requirements as follows:LiteracyAn E grade or better in any one of AS English Language, Literature in English (A D grade or better will also satisfy one of the syllabus subject requirements of Part A).NumeracyA D grade or better in IGCSE mathematics, orAny mathematics passed at AS level (A D grade or better will also satisfy one of the syllabus subject requirements of Part A).English Requirements:Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 (with no bands below 5.5), orTOEFL iBT (Internet Based TOEFL) score of 80 with a Writing score of 21, orTOEFL iBT Home Edition score of 80 with a Writing score of 21, orB grade or better at Level 7 in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English, orPTE Academic overall score of 46 with no band less than 36, orLanguage-Cert International ESOL (LRWS) B2 Communicator Expert with 33-37 score per skill, orAwarded a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4), orTrinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) II with distinction in all four components, orB2 First (formally known as Cambridge English: First (FCE)) with an overall score of 169 and no bands below 162, orC2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)) with an overall score of 169 and no bands below 162, orMichigan English Test (formally known as Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)) minimum score of 54.View course in-platform -
Bachelor of Computer Science
Upcoming intake
February (24/02/2025)
Deadline
November (25/11/2024)
Academic Requirement
University Entrance:NCEA Level 314 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved subjects10 Literacy credits at Level 2 or above, made up of:5 credits in reading5 credits in writing.10 Numeracy credits at Level 1 or above, made up of:co-requisite Level 1 Numeracy unit standard 32406 or Te Pāngarau unit standard 32412, orcertain achievement standards.Other equivalent undergraduate entry requirements:University of Waikato Foundation Studies, (Certificate in Foundation Studies – CAFS):Depending on the area chosen, entry to the Bachelor of Computer Science requires:Data AnalyticsA B- grade in FOUND007 andAt least a C- grade in every other paper.Embedded SystemsA B- grade in FOUND007 andA B grade in FOUND011 andAt least a C- grade in every other paper.Successful completion of any of the foundation certificates offered by a New Zealand university.Completion of NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY) with BBB or above (Bachelor of Business requires ABB)Completion of NCUK International Year One (IYOne) Business and Engineering Streams, 120 credits with an average score of 50 or aboveThe University of New South Wales Foundation Year – a minimum GPA of 6.5 (C grade) with an 8.0 in Academic English. Professional programmes such as law and engineering will require higher passes in prerequisite subjects. The University accepts applicants from a number of foundation programmes offered in New Zealand, Australia, the UK and elsewhere.Advanced Placement International Diploma (APID): Applicants must have qualified for the diploma with grades of 3 or higher in each of at least 4 subjects.A minimum of 120 points on the New Zealand CAIE Tariff at A or AS level, including at least three subjects (excluding Thinking Skills) in which no grade is lower than D.Applicants must achieve a minimum of 6 points taken from three subjects, achieving a minimum grade of C in at least one subject. Points calculated as follows: A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, E = 1. AS Level grades are not included.Completed International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a minimum of 24 points.Learning Resource Network - International GCSE and International AS/A LevelsApplicants must satisfy both the Part A and Part B requirements.PART A (General Requirement)A grade of C or above in three A level subjectsPART B (Literacy and Numeracy)LiteracyAn E grade or better in English Language at AS or A level.NumeracyA C grade or better in GCSE mathematics, orD in Mathematics at AS or A levelPearson Edexcel International A levels:Part AApplicants must obtain minimum of 120 points on the NZ Tariff at A or AS level in approved syllabus subjects, including at least three syllabus subjects in which no grade is lower than D.Part BApplicants must satisfy the literacy and numeracy requirements as follows:LiteracyAn E grade or better in any one of AS English Language, Literature in English (A D grade or better will also satisfy one of the syllabus subject requirements of Part A).NumeracyA D grade or better in IGCSE mathematics, orAny mathematics passed at AS level (A D grade or better will also satisfy one of the syllabus subject requirements of Part A).English Requirements:Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 (with no bands below 5.5), orTOEFL iBT (Internet Based TOEFL) score of 80 with a Writing score of 21, orTOEFL iBT Home Edition score of 80 with a Writing score of 21, orB grade or better at Level 7 in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English, orPTE Academic overall score of 46 with no band less than 36, orLanguage-Cert International ESOL (LRWS) B2 Communicator Expert with 33-37 score per skill, orAwarded a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4), orTrinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) II with distinction in all four components, orB2 First (formally known as Cambridge English: First (FCE)) with an overall score of 169 and no bands below 162, orC2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)) with an overall score of 169 and no bands below 162, orMichigan English Test (formally known as Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)) minimum score of 54.View course in-platform
Mandatory documents
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Application
- Academic: Transcripts & Certificates
- Identity: Passport Certified Adventus for University Application
- Intention: Statement of Purpose
- English Language: English Proficiency Transcript/Results
- Student Authorization: Permission to share and process personal data
Scholarships
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Scholarships
- University of Waikato International Entrance Scholarship for School Leavers - Up to NZD 15,000 towards tuition fees
- University of Waikato International Progression Bursary - $10,000
- The University of Waikato GEMS Scholarship - NZD 10,000
- Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Vietnam - Up to NZD 15,000 towards tuition fees
- Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Malaysia - Up to NZD 15,000 towards tuition fees
- China Scholarship Council (CSC) scholarship - Tuition fees paid for up to 48 months and other expenses paid at the discretion of the CSC.
- Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India - Up to NZD 15,000 towards tuition fees
- University of Waikato Partnership Doctoral Scholarship - At least equal to the UOW Doctoral Scholarship
- University of Waikato Seeker Doctoral Scholarship - Up to NZD 30,000 per year for up to 36 months + domestic tuition fees and Student Services Levy
- The New Zealand NCUK University of Waikato Bursary - NZD 15,000
- Hilary Jolly Memorial Scholarship - Up to NZD 10,000
- University of Waikato Doctoral Scholarship - Up to $30,000 per year for up to 36 months + domestic tuition fees and Student Services Levy
- Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China - Up to NZD 15,000 towards tuition fees
- University of Waikato Tauranga Campus Residential Scholarship - The Scholarship will be an accommodation credit of up to $8,000, which will be applied to accommodation fees within a University of Waikato Hall of Residence in Tauranga. 3.1.1.
- The scholarship does not cover the deposit and administration fees. 3.1.2. The amount offered is at the discretion of the Selection Panel and will be based on criteria such as, but not limited to, total available funding, period of enrolment, grades, financial needs, number of credits enrolled, number of applicants.
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