Application and enrolment dates
All the dates you will need to know when applying to study at the University of Waikato.
Different application and enrolment dates apply to some programmes. Scroll down for research/thesis programmes, Centre of Corporate Executive Education programmes (MBA, MBM, and PGDipManagement), and Foundation and English Language programmes.
Domestic and returning international students
Semester S 2019 (Summer School, Thu 3 Jan - Fri 15 Feb)
- Applications due: Monday 3 December, 2018
- Completion of enrolment into papers: Monday 10 December, 2018
Semester A 2019 (Mon 25 Feb - Fri 21 June)
- Completion of enrolment into papers: Friday 22 February, 2019
New international students
Semester A 2019 (Mon 25 Feb - Fri 21 June)
- Recommended date: Immigration New Zealand is currently experiencing longer than usual processing times of visas for international students. While the University encourages students to continue to submit their applications, there is no guarantee that there is sufficient time to secure an offer and a visa in time to enrol in mid-February.
- Completion of enrolment into papers: Friday 22 February, 2019
Semester B 2019 (Mon 8 July - Fri 1 Nov)
- Recommended date: Friday 31 May 2019*
- Completion of enrolment into papers: Friday 5 July, 2019
Contact us about choosing a programme of study
Domestic students
Phone 0800 WAIKATO
Email recruitment@waikato.ac.nz
International students
Phone
Within New Zealand: 0800 WAIKATO (
Change of enrolment
Deadlines for changing the papers you're enrolled in, deleting papers (with a refund of the prescribed fees) or withdrawing from papers (without a refund) are found in the Change of Enrolment Regulations.
Contact us about application and enrolment
Phone 0800 WAIKATO (
Email info@waikato.ac.nz
Credit and recognition of prior learning
Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning is offered to students that recognises previous tertiary study or non-formal education. Please ensure that your application is received by the University six weeks prior to the start of your first semester of study.
See Credit or Recognition of Prior Learning for more information.
Applications received after the due date will be considered if there are spaces available.
Contact us about applying for credit and recognition of prior learning
Phone 0800 WAIKATO (
Email credit@waikato.ac.nz
Halls of Residence - 2019
Applications are open from 1 August 2018 for all students (domestic, international, and returning)
Domestic students
28/09/2018 All completed applications will be considered for a place.
02/10/2018 First round of offers will be sent out (email).
19/10/2018 Acceptances are due back.
29/10/2018 Second round of offers will go out (subject to availability).
International students
23/10/2018 All completed applications will be considered for a place.
26/10/2018 First round of offers will be sent out (email).
09/11/2018 Acceptances are due back.
19/10/2018 2nd round of offers will go out (subject to availability).
Returning students
15/10/2018 All completed applications will be considered for a place.
17/10/2018 First round of offers will be sent out (email).
29/10/2018 Acceptances are due back.
02/11/2018 2nd round of offers will go out (subject to availability).
All students: We will continue to make offers right through to February 2019, subject to availability.
International student homestay
Your International Homestay Application Form must be received by the University at least three weeks before you arrive in New Zealand.
Contact Accommodation Services
Phone 0800 WAIKATO (
Email accom@waikato.ac.nz
Programmes with other application and enrolment dates
Some specialised programmes have application and enrolment dates that differ to those above.
Research/thesis programmes
Application rounds close on 1 March, 1 July and 1 November
Application closing dates will be 1 March, 1 July and 1 November annually. Applications must be completed online and received before midnight (NZ time) on the deadline of the application round for which you are applying. Please note that paper applications cannot be accepted.
If your online application to enrol arrives after one of these closing dates, your application will be considered in the following application round. All incomplete or incorrect applications are unable to be considered further.
Centre of Corporate Executive Education programmes
MBA, MBM, and PGDip Management
MBA, MBM, and PGDip Management
Applications due: One month prior to start date.
Completion of enrolment into papers: Friday prior to start date.
Foundation and English Language programmes
CUP, CAFS, CAEL, CAAE, CELTA
Certificate of University Preparation (CUP)
| Semester | Programme dates | Recommended dates for application submission* |
|---|---|---|
| B Semester | 9 July 2018 – 2 Nov 2018 | Now closed |
| Summer School 2018-19 | 5 Nov 2018 – 15 Feb 2019 | Sat 1 Sep 2018* |
Please note: *We recommend you submit your application by the dates, in order to have sufficient time to secure flights, accommodation and a visa. If you submit your application after these dates, we will still process as quickly as possible.
Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies
| Semester | Programme dates | Recommended dates for application submission* |
|---|---|---|
| B Semester | 9 July – 27 Oct 2018 | Now closed |
| T Semester | 6 Nov 2018 – 15 Feb 2019 | Sat 1 Sep 2018* |
Please note: *We recommend you submit your application by the dates, in order to have sufficient time to secure flights, accommodation and a visa. If you submit your application after these dates, we will still process as quickly as possible.
Certificate of Attainment in English Language (CAEL) and Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CAAE)
| Semester | Orientation Dates | Programme dates | Applications due |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Block 3 | Mon 6 Aug 2018 | 13 Aug – 19 Oct 2018 | 20 July 2018 |
| 2018 Block 4 | Mon 29 Oct 2018 | 5 Nov 2018 – 25 Jan 2019 | 12 Oct 2018 |
*Level 6,7 & 8 only
Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)
| Programme dates | Applications due |
|---|---|
| 12 November to 16 December 2018 | 15 Oct 2018 |