NCUK Pathways to Waikato
NCUK pathways offer guaranteed entry and bursaries up to NZ$15,000 for a range of Waikato University degrees.
Study in New Zealand with a guaranteed bursary of up to NZ$15,000!
NCUK graduates can progress to a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the University of Waikato with a guaranteed bursary of NZ$5,000 per year, up to a maximum of NZ$15,000.
The University of Waikato is located on the North Island of New Zealand, with campuses in the vibrant cities of Hamilton and Tauranga.
We are proud to be ranked #235 worldwide and #1 in New Zealand for research in the QS World University Rankings 2025.
Our 11 faculties and schools cover a wide range of subjects, including:
- Art, Design and Communication
- Business and Management
- Computing and Mathematical Sciences
- Education
- Engineering
- Environmental Studies
- Health, Nursing and Sport
- Law
- Psychology
- Science
- Social Sciences
All of our bachelor’s degrees and a number of our postgraduate programmes include work-integrated learning opportunities.
Entry to Waikato programmes
NCUK students can progress to a range of degree-level programmes at Waikato. Some programmes require specific NCUK modules or have additional requirements.
For full entry requirements including English language criteria, please visit NCUK website.
| NCUK Programme | Progression to University of Waikato | Scholarships and Bursaries | English Language Requirements |
Academic entry requirements |
|
International Foundation Year (IFY) |
Entry to Year 1 of all University of Waikato bachelor’s degrees | Guaranteed NZ$15,000 bursary | Minimum C grade average with no lower than D in all components |
Bachelor of Engineering: AAB – BBB All other bachelor’s degrees = BBB |
| International Year One (IYOne) | Entry to Bachelor of Business Year 2, Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Year 2 (selected streams) | Guaranteed NZ$10,000 bursary | Minimum C grade average with no lower than D in all components | 120 credits with an average score of 50 or above |
| Master’s Preparation (MPP) | Entry to postgraduate level study | Guaranteed NZ$5,000 bursary | Minimum B grade average with no lower than C in all components |
Recognised bachelor’s degree, pass grade in ‘Research Methods’ module |
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Accommodation
At Waikato on-campus accommodation is available at our Hamilton campus. Students can choose between catered and self-catered accommodation. Students studying at our Tauranga campus have various accommodation options including self-catered apartments, homestay and private rentals.
Student Support
The International Student Services team is available to assist you during your time at the University of Waikato. Staff organise orientations for all new students and oversee visa renewals, insurance, international student events and our student buddy programme. Students also have access to a careers team, health and well-being services and academic support. Visit our student support page for more information.
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