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For the people who want to study in New Zealand

Start online until you can join us on campus

Borders opening – 31 July 2022

The New Zealand Government has announced a full reopening of New Zealand’s borders from 31 July 2022. Visa applications will be processed from 1 August.

For a limited number of programmes, students will be able to join our online intake in November 2022. Alternatively, you can commence on campus in a limited number of programmes from November 2022 and all of our available programmes from March 2023.

A selection of programmes will continue to be available for online study in future intakes, for students who prefer to study flexibly.

Further information on the border opening announcement can be found here. Thank you for your patience whilst the borders have been closed, we look forward to welcoming you on our campuses soon.

Please note: Any student who starts online and intends to transfer to campus mid-trimester must be enrolled in a minimum of 45 points for that trimester.

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Start your studies online

Gain your degree from a world-class New Zealand university and enjoy the flexibility of beginning online.

We are offering many of our popular programmes to start online.  You will transfer to face-to-face classes in New Zealand once you are able to enter the country.

Our online students thrive in our virtual environment, with the support of our dedicated staff.  Classes have been created with online learners in mind.  Enjoy studying with students who are both online and on campus.

Begin your study journey, or evolve your existing career with Waikato.

Want to start your study in New Zealand? Learn more about our on campus options

Start online in 2022 and enjoy a 20% tuition fee discount during your online study*

Transition to face-to-face classes when you can and receive a one-off travel grant of NZ$2,000**

Part-time and full-time online study options available

*For students who are new to the university, this tuition fee discount is applicable to the papers studied online in B and C trimester 2022. If you are new to the university in C trimester 2022, the discount will also apply to papers you enrol in online for H trimester (January) 2023. The tuition fee discount and will be applied directly to your tuition fees. This tuition fee discount is available to students who started studying online outside of New Zealand. Students, who have returned home after the closure of New Zealand borders, are not eligible for the 20% tuition fee discount.

** This offer is current for students are new to the university in 2022. It will not be offered for students who are new to the university from H trimester (January) 2023.

Read Online Study FAQs

Hear from a current online student

Farina Renato lives in India and started studying a Master of Business and Management with us online in March 2021. She was anxious about studying online as she hadn't learnt in this way before but since starting she has felt well-supported with her studies, has enjoyed the interactive elements and the highlight has been working on group projects with other students across the world.

"As an international student I couldn't have asked for a better online experience. The amount of support provided is unbelievable. All of the staff and faculty are extremely compassionate and accommodating."

Why Waikato?

  1. We are proud to have been the university of choice for over 15,000 international students from over 135 different countries since January 2000.

  2. Business School ranked in the top 1% globally.

  1. We are committed to helping you succeed. Our dedicated staff will support you throughout your online and on-campus studies.

  2. Over 20 years of online teaching expertise.

Programmes you can start online in November 2022

Undergraduate

Postgraduate

1 Available to start online in November (G semester) and January (H semester).
2 This programme is available for completion online.
3 One paper only (INMGT517 available as a 30-point NET paper). For the MMS, available in subjects International Management, Strategic Management and Tourism Management only.
4 240-point programme only. The 240-point programme is suitable for students with a non-ICT undergraduate degree. Students will complete a dual qualification and graduate with a Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology and a Master of Information Technology.
5 Graduate Certificates are available to start online in one of the following subject areas only: Digital Business (STMGT306 is available as a 15-point NET paper), Human Resource Management (HRMGT300 is available as a 15-point NET paper), Leadership Communication (LCOMM101 is available as a 15-point NET paper) and Strategic Management (STMGT306 is available as a 15-point NET paper)
6 Graduate Diplomas are available to start online in one of the following subject areas only: Digital Business (STMGT306 is available as a 15-point NET paper), Human Resource Management (HRMGT300 is available as a 15-point NET paper), Leadership Communication (LCOMM101 is available as a 15-point NET paper) and Strategic Management (STMGT306 is available as a 15-point NET paper)
7 Postgraduate Certificates are available to start online in one of the following subject areas only: International Management, Strategic Management and Tourism Management (INMGT517 available as a 30-point NET paper)
8 Postgraduate Diplomas are available to start online in one of the following subject areas only: International Management, Strategic Management and Tourism Management (INMGT517 available as a 30-point NET paper)

Pre-degree and English language programmes

1 Classes start on 31 October. Students will have a compulsory orientation from 25 October 2022.

The above Pre-degree and English language programmes are available to start online. These programmes are not eligible for the 20% Tuition Fee Discount mentioned above. For more information, please visit pathways.waikato.ac.nz.

Aerial view of Mount Maunganui

Mount Maunganui Beach, Tauranga, New Zealand

Joining us in New Zealand

When the time comes to join us in New Zealand you will be able to switch to face-to-face teaching at either our Hamilton or Tauranga campuses*.

It is important to remember that when you transfer to New Zealand you must be enrolled in full time study in order to be able to apply for an international student visa.

You will be guaranteed on-campus accommodation in Hamilton*.

New Zealand is rated as the second most peaceful country in the world in the 2022 Global Peace Index. A multi-cultural society, New Zealanders are friendly, welcoming and embrace diversity.

Many of our students choose to stay in New Zealand to further their careers after graduating. As an international student, you may have the option to engage in work while studying in New Zealand.

Experience spectacular landscapes, beaches and National Parks which attract visitors from near and far.

* Programme offerings vary between campuses, please refer to each qualification page for campus location options.
* Accommodation type is subject to availability.

The reason I decided to study at the University of Waikato is because of its reputation. I know that I am getting a high quality education. Plus there is a lot of support available at the university to help you succeed. It is also very multicultural, and it is amazing to be part of such a diverse community.

Anusha Anil Kumar

Bachelor of Business
India