The University of Waikato

Aaminah Ghani, a student of the University of Waikato, was able to embark on a journey to Vietnam with the help of the Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Asia. A student of Bachelor of Management Studies, she was able start an internship with a duration of eight weeks at Direct MX located in Ho Chi Minh City.

The scholarship programme is funded by the government of New Zealand and managed by Education New Zealand with the aim of strengthening the country’s ties with Asia as well as to improve the internationalisation of the tertiary institutions in New Zealand.

The Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Asia funds the students' study or travel, work fees, and accommodation costs. Aaminah Ghani is one of the seventeen students at the University of Waikato who has received the Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Asia.

Practical experience and accessible academics

At the University of Waikato, students gain a globally recognised education. In 2019, the QS World University Rankings placed the University of Waikato in the world’s top 1.1% of universities. In what was a remarkable achievement, Waikato climbed 174 places in just five years.

The university’s courses are designed and taught so when students complete their degrees, they can transition easily from the classroom to the workplace. In 2018, the university offered more than 2,000 industry placement and internship opportunities to students.

The faculty at the University of Waikato are passionate about the areas of study in which they are experts, and are dedicated to helping students build their knowledge and skills which are essential for them to be successful in the careers they choose. Students at Waikato are encouraged to interact with academics, including generating debate during lectures and asking questions.

• Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – The faculty provides a number of qualifications on subjects including humanities, social sciences, and performing arts.
• Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Sciences – This faculty offers students a leading-edge and stimulating environment of quality, world-class research, and relevant the teaching programme.
• Te Kura Toi Tangata Faculty of Education – The faculty delivers programmes in teacher education, education, counselling, educational leadership as well as education studies.
• Faculty of Health, Sport and Human Performance – The faculty fosters collaborative relationships with some of New Zealand’s top sports organisations and facilities to stay at the forefront of this dynamic industry.
• Te Piringa - Faculty of Law – Offers professional law qualifications that provide pathways to legal practice and to a range of careers in non-governmental organisations and public services.
• Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao - Faculty of Māori and Indigenous Studies – Provides programmes in the Māori language and culture, linguistics, customs, media and communication, creative and performing arts, development studies, and Treaty of Waitangi.
• Faculty of Science and Engineering – The faculty offers a number of innovative programmes including undergraduate degrees of Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Engineering with Honours, and the Bachelor of Science (Technology).
• Waikato Management School – Holds Triple Crown accreditation, placing it in the top 1% of business schools in the world. Programmes are renowned for their practical focus, relevance, and their foundation in leading-edge business research.
• Waikato Pathways College – Delivers foundation and university preparation courses, as well as English language programmes. The Waikato Pathways College also supports the international study groups which are offered in a number of discipline areas and also trains teachers who wish to teach English to adults.

There are several ways students can gain admission to degree study at the University of Waikato. The University of Waikato teaches in the English language and requires all students to demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English.

The university has an extensive list of entry requirements based on a large number of qualifications. Applications using qualifications not on this list will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Undergraduate International

Academic entry requirements are dependent on which country your previous study was completed in and each application is assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Postgraduate

Students will need to meet the English language and academic requirements. Generally, an undergraduate degree in a similar area of study is required. Requirements are identified on the qualification pages of the university website.

Higher degrees

English language proficiency of an IELTS of 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in writing, or equivalent. Academic entry requirements also apply.

Pathways options

There are pathway options available for students who do not meet entry requirements.

Waikato’s first-class facilities provide a student-centred learning environment designed to give students the support they need while they study at the university. It holds a five-star QS Stars rating for its facilities.

Student Centre

This is the university’s central hub for student support, and combines traditional library resources with hi-tech IT facilities. It is equipped with a café, library services, computer facilities and quiet study areas.

Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts

Specifically designed for performing arts, equipped with a world-class concert chamber and a range of teaching and performance spaces.

The University of Waikato Adams Centre for High Performance, Tauranga

A world-class facility that contains all the essential elements required to service elite athletes and prepare them for competition on the world stage.

Cyber Security Lab

The Cyber Security Lab develops solutions that enable users to know their data provenance, and to preserve the privacy and utility of data.

On-Campus Accommodation

The Hamilton campus offers four on-campus accommodation options. Students can choose between fully-catered and self-catered living options.

Other Hamilton on-campus facilities include:

• Recreation centre and gym
• Swimming pools
• Sports courts (Tennis, Squash, Basketball)
• Cafes and food shops (offering vegetarian and halal food)
• Post office
• Pharmacy
• Doctors
• Chapel and prayer rooms (providing services for most religious practices)
• Stationery shop

International Excellence Scholarship – Up to 10,000 NZD

The scholarship contributes up to NZD 10,000 towards tuition fees for international students enrolling in undergraduate or postgraduate-taught studies.

University of Waikato Doctoral Scholarship

Students intending to enrol full-time in a PhD, DMA, EdD or SJD at the University of Waikato will be asked to indicate whether they wish to be considered for a UoW Doctoral Scholarship on the Application to Enrol form. Applications will be considered in three rounds a year.

High Achievement Scholarship

This scholarship is open to international students who enrol at Waikato for the second year of an undergraduate programme (full-time). Students who have achieved a grade average of B+ during the first year of an undergraduate programme (full-time) at the university will be automatically awarded this scholarship during their second year. The scholarship is equal to a discount of 15% on the full tuition fees of international students for the second year.