University of Waikato
University of Waikato
About the School
Founded in 1964, the university is renowned for management, environmental science, Māori studies, and computer science. With approximately 13,000 students, it is one of the few business schools globally to hold the prestigious triple crown accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA (held by only 1% of business schools worldwide), with particular strength in sustainable management. The Waikato Management School (WMS) is New Zealand's leading business school.
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Application Information
Language requirements
Undergraduate IELTS 6.0-6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each component); Graduate IELTS 6.5-7.0 (minimum 6.5 in each component); Education IELTS 7.0 (minimum 6.5 in each component)
Tuition Reference
24,000-38,000 NZD/year (Business: ~32,000 NZD, Computer Science: ~30,000 NZD, Humanities: ~24,000 NZD, Sciences: ~28,000 NZD)
Application deadline
Undergraduate: 6 month 30 day (second semester); Graduate: rolling admissions, apply at least 3 months in advance.
Scholarship
University of Waikato International Excellence Scholarship (up to 15,000 NZD), Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship, and WMS Business School Scholarship
Accommodation Details
On-campus housing (Student Village): approx. 180-280 NZD/week; Off-campus apartments: approx. 160-250 NZD/week
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