As a home away from home for more than 2000 international students, the University of Waikato is here to help you succeed and achieve your career goals.
Alongside a quality education that includes access to internships and real-world learning, you will be welcomed into our student whānau (family) and receive the academic and pastoral support you need to make the most of your student journey.
We have a diverse student population of over 80 different nationalities studying on our two campuses in New Zealand. Our size allows you to be more than just a number. Waikato have dedicated staff who are eager to support you through your journey, to celebrate your culture and teach you about ours.
We want to celebrate your excellence with an International Scholarship!
Our scholarships are tailored to support you as an international student who will be studying in New Zealand.
If you have performed well academically in your previous study, we want to reward you with on of our Vice-Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarships.
For 2023 we are introducing our new Vice-Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarships:
Vice-Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarships for China
Vice-Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship for India
Vice-Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship for Malaysia
Vice-Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship for Vietnam
We are also continuing to offer our dedicated scholarship for international school leavers in New Zealand:
University of Waikato International Entrance Scholarships for School Leavers
For Waikato international student graduates, we are now offering a new progression bursary for our own students who progress from undergraduate to postgraduate study:
Make your home-away-from-home one that is conveniently located on or nearby campus.
By living in University-managed accommodation you will have facilities and services on your doorstep including - a gym, swimming pool, sports grounds, cafes and more. Choose from apartments, studios, catered, and self-catered options.
Spaces are limited and early applications are advised.
The University of Waikato is pleased to offer an accommodation discount for eligible international students who take up a fully-catered room in one of our residential colleges in Hamilton or a self-catered room in Tauranga.
The discount is the equivalent of eight free weeks’ accommodation. The value of the discount depends on the residential hall or college chosen.
The discount will be offered to eligible international students who are new to the University in either A Trimester 2023 or B Trimester 2023, who are self-funded and are studying full-time in either an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programme. PhD students and families are not eligible.
Please refer to the full Terms and conditions for more information and eligibility criteria.
Work integrated learning is included in many of our qualifications.
Dedicated care and support from our International Student Services team and academic divisions.
Personalised career development support to help you take the next step.
Choose to live in residential halls, self-catered apartments or homestay.
Waikato Management School ranked in the top 1% globally.
More than 80 student clubs and a multifaith Chapel.
Find out what life at our university is really like by asking our current students. Chat with them about student clubs, accommodation, living in Hamilton or Tauranga, and all things student life.
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