International Offshore
Start online until you can join us on campus. Gain your degree from a world-class New Zealand university and enjoy the flexibility of beginning online.
New Zealand borders are now fully open!
Great news! International students outside New Zealand are now able to apply for a Student Visa and start their studies at the University of Waikato onshore in New Zealand.
For more information on the Student Visa application process, please refer to the Immigration New Zealand website. However, if you prefer to study flexibly, a limited number of programmes are still available to start online.
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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, and then transfer to face-to-face classes in New Zealand.
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.
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
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University of choice
We are proud to have been the university of choice for over 15,000 international students from over 135 different countries since January 2000.
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Highly ranked
Business School ranked in the top 1% globally.
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We are committed to helping you succeed.
Our dedicated staff will support you throughout your online and on-campus studies.
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Online teaching expertise
Over 20 years of online teaching expertise.
Take a virtual tour through our university
Programmes you can start online in February 2024
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Banking, Finance and Technology
Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Climate Change
Bachelor of Communication
Bachelor of Computer Science
Bachelor of Design
Bachelor of Environmental Planning
Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Social Sciences
Pre-degree and English language programmes
University of Waikato CollegeThe Pre-degree and English language programmes below are available to start online. For more information, please visit: University of Waikato College.
Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies
International Diploma
Diploma in Postgraduate Preparation - Pre-Masters
Certificate of Attainment in Academic English
Important Information - Online study programme notes
The programmes listed above can be commenced online but not all are available for completion online (unless otherwise stated). Also, the availability of papers in some programmes may be limited.
International students will be expected to transfer to face-to-face learning during the trimester. Transferring your studies to face-to-face classes in New Zealand will be subject to meeting Immigration New Zealand Student Visa requirements. Please see Immigration New Zealand website for further details.
Joining us in New Zealand
Mount Maunganui Beach, Tauranga, 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 fourth most peaceful country in the world in the 2023 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.