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We offer more scholarships than any other university in the country, conduct exchange programmes with top universities overseas, and have a practical commitment to work placement within degrees.
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Mark Westerby, BCS
New Zealand Fringe Festival
Director
It’s Mark’s job to organise the annual festival, to find and coordinate a variety of acts that encompass all areas of the arts including theatre, visual arts and new media »
How to Get In...
With NCEA »
You will need University Entrance with the literacy and numeracy requirements plus 42 credits at level 3 NCEA in specified subjects.
Alternative Entry Requirements »
You may be eligible for Admission at Entrance Level from CIE, IB or other qualifications or you may be eligible for Special Admission or Discretionary Entrance.
Fees and Costs for Domestic Students »
Domestic Student Tuition Fees are calculated on a paper-by-paper basis, so you will only pay for the courses you take. New Zealand, Australian, Cook Islands Māori, Nuiean, and Tokelauan students are eligible to pay domestic tuition fees.
Admission
English Language Requirements »
Applicants whose first language is not English are required to provide satisfactory evidence of English language proficiency, generally in the form of an IELTS or TOEFL score.
Academic Entry Requirements »
All international applications are considered on a case-by-case basis. These general entry requirements will indicate the likelihood that you will have met the academic requirements for admission to The University of Waikato.
Fees and Costs for International Students »
Australian, Cook Islands Māori, Nuiean and Tokelauan students pay domestic tuition fees. Students from all other countries should refer to the Table of Costs for International Students.
Applications are considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants are advised to check current requirements with Waikato International.
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Religious Studies
Religion has and will continue to have a deep impact on the world. As well as motivating individuals, religion influences national and international issues, sometimes radically. At the same time, social, cultural and political decisions affect the practice of religion and religious beliefs. »