AMET New Zealand · University of Waikato · 2027 intakes
Start at Waikato
in 2027.
Applications are open for 2027 at the University of Waikato in Hamilton and Tauranga: bachelor’s degrees, Masters, postgraduate diplomas and PhDs on a green, lakeside campus. Register by 31 December 2026 for AMET’s early-bird benefits.
Free AMET application service · Hamilton & Tauranga campuses · Work up to 25 hrs/week while studying · Post-study work visa up to 3 years
Register by 31 December 2026
Early-bird closes in:
- Priority processing of your application
- Free one-on-one profile review
- Free NZ student visa checklist & review
- Early scholarship eligibility check
Choose your 2027 study level
University of Waikato is one of New Zealand’s eight public universities. AMET supports your application free of charge.
Bachelor’s degrees
Business, computing, engineering, science, education, law, health and social sciences. Most take 3–4 years.
Browse courses → PostgraduateMasters & postgraduate diplomas
Taught and research Masters (1–2 years), plus graduate and postgraduate diplomas and certificates.
Browse courses → DoctoralPhD & doctoral study
International PhD students in New Zealand pay the same tuition fees as domestic students.
Ask about a PhD →Four early-bird benefits from AMET
Register your interest before 31 December 2026 and AMET will give your 2027 Waikato application a head start.
Priority processing
Your application moves to the front of AMET’s queue, so it reaches the University of Waikato sooner.
Free profile review
A one-on-one review of your transcripts, CV, statement and documents with an AMET counsellor before you apply.
Free student visa support
A personalised New Zealand student visa checklist and a review of your documents before you lodge.
Scholarship check
We check which Waikato international scholarships you may be eligible for and help you apply on time.
Early-bird benefits apply to registrations received by 11:59pm AEDT on 31 December 2026. AMET’s application service is free. Scholarships are awarded by the university; AMET’s scholarship check does not guarantee an award.
University of Waikato College
University of Waikato College offers English, Foundation Studies and International Diplomas into second year at Waikato. Not ready for direct entry? Start here and move into your degree.
English language
Academic English and General English
Foundation
Foundation Studies (8 months, or 4-month accelerated)
Diploma & first-year pathways
International Diplomas in Business and Computer Science into Year 2, plus a Pre-Masters diploma
Delivered by Navitas · Location: Hamilton. AMET can apply for a packaged offer (pathway + degree) on one application, free of charge. Programs and entry requirements are confirmed at application.
Choose your 2027 intake
Bachelor’s degrees
Two main intakes in 2027, with selected programmes also starting later in the year.
Allow time for your offer, fee payment and New Zealand student visa: register at least 3–4 months before your preferred start. *Selected programmes only.
Masters, postgraduate & PhD
Main 2027 intakes for most postgraduate programmes.
Some Masters programmes have one intake a year. Your AMET counsellor confirms the exact dates for your programme.
Inside the University of Waikato
Founded in 1964, Waikato has a spacious, park-like Hamilton campus with lakes and gardens, plus a modern city campus in Tauranga.
Life in the Waikato & Bay of Plenty
A relaxed, affordable student city on the Waikato River, with the beaches of the Bay of Plenty and Auckland both within easy reach.
- Student cityHamilton is a young, friendly city with a lower cost of living than Auckland.
- Close to AucklandAround 90 minutes’ drive from Auckland and its international airport.
- Coast & countrysideRaglan surf, Mount Maunganui beaches and Hobbiton are all nearby.
- Two campusesStudy in Hamilton or in Tauranga on the Bay of Plenty coast.
From registration to your first class
Register by 31 Dec
Send your details below to lock in your early-bird benefits.
Sign your agreement
AMET emails you our free Study Abroad Agreement to sign online.
Profile review
Your free one-on-one review of your transcripts, CV and documents.
Apply & get your offer
We submit your Waikato application and follow it through to your offer.
Student visa
Accept your offer, then lodge your NZ student visa with our free checklist and review.
Early-bird closes 31 December 2026
Register for the 2027 early-bird
Tell us about yourself. An AMET counsellor will be in touch, and we’ll email you right away:
- Your free AMET Study Abroad Agreement to review and sign online
- An introduction from our admissions team with your next steps
- The document checklist for your Waikato application
Prefer to talk first? Book a free consultation or WhatsApp +61 433 463 333.
Thank you, !
We’ve received your interest in the University of Waikato. Please check your inbox (and spam folder) for your AMET Study Abroad Agreement and an introduction email from our admissions team.
2027 early-bird questions
When does the early-bird close?
Registrations received by 11:59pm AEDT on 31 December 2026 qualify for AMET’s early-bird benefits.
Does registering commit me to anything?
No. Registering secures your early-bird benefits and connects you with an AMET counsellor. You decide whether to apply.
Does AMET charge for this service?
No. AMET’s application service for the University of Waikato is free. You pay only the university’s tuition fees and the government visa fee directly.
Which 2027 intake should I choose?
Most programmes start in A Trimester (February–March 2027) or B Trimester (July 2027). Register at least 3–4 months before your preferred start so there is time for your offer and student visa.
Can I work while I study?
Most international students in full-time degree study can work up to 25 hours a week during study and full-time in scheduled holidays. Your visa conditions confirm your exact work rights.
Can I stay and work after graduating?
Eligible graduates of a bachelor’s degree or higher can apply for a New Zealand Post Study Work Visa of up to three years, depending on the qualification and other conditions.
Start at Waikato in 2027
Register by 31 December 2026 for your early-bird benefits.
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