Application and enrolment dates
It's never to early to start your application to study at Waikato. You can apply online or contact us on 0800 WAIKATO
New domestic students and all returning students
Semester B 2019 (8 July 2019 to 1 November 2019)
- Applications to enrol due: Monday 1 July 2019
- Completion of enrolment into papers: Friday 5 July 2019
Semester T 2019 (11 November 2019 to 20 December 2019)
- Applications to enrol due: Tuesday 22 October 2019
- Completion of enrolment into papers: Friday 1 November 2019
Please note: Some programmes have application deadlines that differ from the standard deadlines. Find out more about enrolment at Waikato.
New international students
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
Applications for our halls of residence will open in the second half of the year.
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 31st January, 31st May and 30th September
Application closing dates will be 31st January, 31st May and 30th September. 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.