University of Waikato 2022-2023 Admissions: Entry Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

New Zealand Visa for International Students

International students need to hold a valid New Zealand student visa to study at University of Waikato. Students can apply for a visa online through the Immigration New Zealand website by paying an application fee of 330 NZD. Within 20 days of submitting the online visa application, students must visit the Visa Application Centre or an Immigration New Zealand office and verify the passport and supporting documents along with a processing fee of 35 NZD.

A list of documents required to apply for a student visa to study in New Zealand is given below:

• Identity proof
• Health insurance
• Character Certificate
• Proof of financial documents to submit the tuition fee
• Proof of travel insurance funds

University of Waikato Undergraduate Admissions

University of Waikato UG degree programs are a total of 15 in the subject area of Arts, Business, Communication, Computing, Mathematical Sciences, Design, Education and others. Applicants should not be below 20 years of age to apply for any UG course. It is also mandatory to clear the University Entrance examination, on the basis of which selection is done.

Where to Apply: Apply online by creating MyWaikato Account
Admission Requirements:

• New Zealand University Entrance (UE) is the minimum requirement for admission
• Official academic transcripts
• Proof of meeting entrance requirements
• Records of any previous tertiary studies
• Statement of purpose to support the application
• Applicants for the age of 20 are eligible for special admission.

University of Waikato Graduate Admissions

The University of Waikato offers a graduate certificate, diplomas, master’s degree, and master’s by thesis programs options in various majors. Top graduate courses offered at University of Waikato are MSc Finance, MSc Engineering, MSc Information Technology, MSc Cyber Security, and Msc Computer Science. A good bachelor's degree in the relevant subjects is a prerequisite for taking admission in PG programs.
Where to Apply: University Application Portal
Admission Requirements: 

• Completed bachelor’s degree with a B/B+ average in the relevant subject area
• Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions
• English language proficiency test scores
• Letter of Reccomendation
• Passport

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University of Waikato emails successful applicants after checking the application and supporting documents. Students will receive an Offer of Place which is a confirmation that the student has been accepted to the University. The offer will contain details of the qualifications the applicants will take and the start date. The paper selection window opens in the week before the semester starts where students are required to choose papers they will be studying in the first semester. The University confirms whether the applicant is eligible to study the choice of papers and sends a confirmation with the Enrolment Agreement.