New Students

The University of Waikato offers new and prospective students flexible study options and programmes. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds, so whether you've got School Certificate, NCEA or want to know how you can get into University, then find out about our entry requirements.

Choose Waikato

The University of Waikato is one of New Zealand's most modern and innovative Universities. We are home to more than 13,000 students from over 70 countries.

All our degrees internationally recognised and have been designed to be flexible with a greater number of subjects to choose from. Have a look at the Study section for help on choosing your qualification or see what else Student Life at Waikato has to offer.

Qualifications

Waikato has a broad range of subjects, papers and degrees. We have a flexible degree structure so that you can build a degree to suit your interests and career plans. As a student at Waikato you can be assured of an outstanding education resulting in internationally recognised qualifications that will take you places.

Scholarships

The University of Waikato offers more scholarshps per student than any other New Zealand University. Scholarships and grants are available for many student groups including school leavers, adult students and Maori students. If you would like to know more, take a look at the scholarships on offer.

Campus Facilities

We have a huge number of services and facilities on campus, including the newly renovated shops, recreational facilities, car parking, facilities for parents, and bus services.

Accommodation

Choosing the right accommodation option for you is an important part of undertaking university study. We have a wide range of options You can choose to live on campus in one of our halls of residence, or you can choose to live off campus in private accommodation.

Student Support

understand you may need support while studying at University. In fact our students tell us we are one of the friendliest Universities in the country. See our full list of student support services, which include health, financial, learning, childcare and disability access.