International Students at University of Waikato
Study in New Zealand and gain the skills, support and experience to shape your future, with a quality education and an international student experience that is welcoming, practical and affordable.
Start your study journey
Study options
Find the right undergraduate, postgraduate or higher degree programme for your goals.
Entry requirements
Check the academic and English language requirements for international students.
Chat with a current student
Ask a current Waikato student about study, campus life and living in New Zealand.
Tuition fees
Estimated international tuition fees for your programme.
Living costs
Understand the costs of living in New Zealand, including accommodation and everyday expenses.
International student support
Get help with visas, insurance, arrival questions and settling into student life.
Follow our step-by-step guide to apply as an international student
Scholarships for international students
Our scholarships recognise your achievements and can help make studying in New Zealand more affordable.
Student accommodation
Choose from a range of catered and self-catered accommodation options on our Hamilton and Tauranga campuses, with affordable choices to help you settle into university life in New Zealand.
Study in New Zealand
Welcoming and diverse
Join a country with 160+ ethnicities
Prepare to join us on campus
We look forward to welcoming you to the University of Waikato. Use this helpful information to get ready before coming to New Zealand.