University of Waikato was established in 1964, committed to delivering a world-class education and research portfolio, providing a full and dynamic university experience, distinctive in character, and pursuing strong international links to advance knowledge.
University of Waikato is ranked 274th in the world by the 2019 QS World University Rankings. University of Waikato is rated between 351st and 400th in the world and 4th in New Zealand in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018. In 2016, the University was awarded the QS Stars rated for excellence in the category of employability, teaching, facilities, internationalisation, inclusiveness, social sciences and management. The University’s programmes are accredited by the reputable organisations such as Engineering New Zealand, iSchools, AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA.
University of Waikato is organised into several schools and faculties:
- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
- Te Kura Toi Tangata Faculty of Education
- Te Huataki Waiora Faculty of Health, Sport and Human Performance
- Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao – Faculty of Māori and Indigenous Studies
- Te Piringa – Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Te Mata Kairangi School of Graduate Research
- Waikato Pathways College
- Waikato Management School
Courses available:
Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Online Learning
Intake:
February, November
University of Waikato is organised into several schools and faculties:
- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
- Te Kura Toi Tangata Faculty of Education
- Te Huataki Waiora Faculty of Health, Sport and Human Performance
- Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao – Faculty of Māori and Indigenous Studies
- Te Piringa – Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Te Mata Kairangi School of Graduate Research
- Waikato Pathways College
- Waikato Management School
Courses available:
Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Online Learning
Intake:
February, November
Courses available
Waikato Pathways College:
Certificate of University Preparation - Designed for students who don't initially meet the entry requirements for study at a New Zealand university, need additional academic preparation, or left school some time ago and are looking for a career change.
Intakes:
February, July, November (Summer School)
Foundation Studies (Standard) - For entry into first year of undergraduate program
- English for Foundation Studies
- Introduction to study skills
- Science, Technology, Environmental Education and Mathematics
- Business
- Arts and Humanities
Duration:
8-9 months
Foundation Studies (Accelerated) - For entry into first year of undergraduate program
- Science, Technology, Environmental Education and Mathematics
- Business
- Arts and Humanities
Duration:
5 months
Intakes:
July, November
Certificate for Attainment in English Language - For students who have not met the language requirements for University study
Intakes:
February, May, August, October
Certificate for Attainment in Academic English - Prepare students into degree programmes at the University of Waikato
Intakes:
February, May, August, October
Courses available
Waikato Pathways College:
Certificate of University Preparation - Designed for students who don't initially meet the entry requirements for study at a New Zealand university, need additional academic preparation, or left school some time ago and are looking for a career change.
Intakes:
February, July, November (Summer School)
Foundation Studies (Standard) - For entry into first year of undergraduate program
- English for Foundation Studies
- Introduction to study skills
- Science, Technology, Environmental Education and Mathematics
- Business
- Arts and Humanities
Duration:
8-9 months
Foundation Studies (Accelerated) - For entry into first year of undergraduate program
- Science, Technology, Environmental Education and Mathematics
- Business
- Arts and Humanities
Duration:
5 months
Intakes:
July, November
Certificate for Attainment in English Language - For students who have not met the language requirements for University study
Intakes:
February, May, August, October
Certificate for Attainment in Academic English - Prepare students into degree programmes at the University of Waikato
Intakes:
February, May, August, October
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