How to Apply

Research your exchange options

Spend some time in our portal researching which destination you want to go to. Start with the criteria that matters most to you. What are your top interests and goals? Do you imagine yourself in a big city or a natural setting? Filter by subject/area of study, duration, language, and many more to find programmes that suit your academic needs.

Book an appointment with an advisor

Talk to one of our advisors by making an online appointment. Our advisors will be able to give you more information on what options you have and will also guide you through the application process.

If you need specific help mapping your degree to best fit a global experience, our advisors can help with that too.

Select the universities to list on your application

In your application, you need to pick 3 partner universities that interest you the most.  Make sure they work for you academically. You will list the 3 universities in order of preference.

Please note you will be placed at any one of your 3 choices.

Start your application

Click on the Apply Now button on the programme page of interest. Log in using your University of Waikato login details and start working through your application.

Make sure you have checked you meet the eligibility requirements first and have checked the application deadlines (below).

Gather and upload materials

The Global Experiences application is made up of a number of sections. There are some sections that will take more time to complete. If you have any questions, we recommend that you meet with a Global Experiences staff member for assistance.

Note: you can start your application at any time and save it in draft until you wish to submit.

Submit your application!

Trimester Exchange applications are reviewed after the relevant application deadline date.

An advisor will get in touch with you about what to do next, once your application has been reviewed and processed.

Research your internship options

Spend some time in our portal looking through the available global internships. What matters most to you? Location? Career Field? How long do you want to go for? 4, 6, 8 months? We have a number of internships available all over the world and in almost all sectors.

Internship application deadlines: Global internship applications have a rolling deadline so you can start the process at any time - however, your application needs to be submitted at least 2 months before the proposed start date of your internship.

Book an appointment with an advisor

Talk to one of our advisors by making an online appointment. Our advisors will be able to give you more information on what options you have and will also guide you through the application process.

Start your application

Click on the Apply Now button on the internship programme page of interest. Log in using your University of Waikato login details and start working through your application.

Note: you must list two destinations and two career fields (both in order of preference).

Submit your application

After you have submitted your application, our team will review it. If you are accepted into the programme, you will be prompted to complete the specific application process of the internship provider.

Note: acceptance at this stage does not guarantee your internship location or career field, that is decided by the internship provider after step 6.

Complete the Internship Provider application

We will direct you to the relevant application process for the internship provider you have been accepted to.

Note: you will again need to list your two destinations and two career fields (both in order of preference). You will also need to upload a CV.

Schedule and complete an interview

Completing your interview is the last step in regards to the application process for a global internship. After completing the internship provider application form, you will be invited to either an advising call or a video assessment to help them better understand your aspirations, motivations and goals. Sometimes you may also be required to be interviewed by the host company.

The interviews are the last stage in the formal application process - afterwards you will be well on your way (with our continued assistance of course!)