English as a Second Language
These papers are very useful for improving the skills required for university study by students whose first language is not English.
Why study English as a Second Language?
Students who would like to develop their confidence in the skills of speaking, writing, reading and listening in English are encouraged to choose an English as a Second Language (ENSLA) paper as one of their elective papers. All papers are supported by the University's online learning system.
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QS rankings
QS World University Rankings 2027
Waikato is ranked equal 293rd globally, placing us in the top 1.5% of universities worldwide, and 2nd in New Zealand by citations per faculty.
QS Ranking - English
Waikato is ranked among the top 300 universities worldwide for English in the QS World University Rankings.