At a glance
- City
- Hamilton
- Country
- New Zealand — process, visa & costs
- Website
- waikato.ac.nz
- Type
- Public
- Founded
- 1964
- Students
- 10,537 (2021)
- Map
- Open the campus on a map ↗
Where it ranks
701–800 in the world — ShanghaiRanking ARWU 2025.
Strongest subjects (GRAS 2025)
| Finance | 151–200 |
| Ecology | 301–400 |
| Civil Engineering | 301–400 |
| Education | 301–400 |
| Business Administration | 301–400 |
| Earth Sciences | 401–500 |
How to get in
read on the university's own pages, 28 September 2026Bachelor's (after Class 12)
- Apply via
- direct — application page ↗
- Cycle
- 2027 entry
- Intake
- March, July
- English
- IELTS 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5 · TOEFL 80 overall, min 21 writing · Duolingo 105 overall, no band below 95
Pearson Test of English 50 overall, no communicative skill below 42, also accepted; IB Diploma with 24+ points is an alternative pathway
For Indian applicants: CBSE/CISCE board: average of 75% over best four academic subjects in Class XII with a minimum 60% in English; other Indian state boards: average of 80% over best four subjects with a minimum 65% in English
Master's / PhD (after graduation)
Not researched yet — check the official admissions pages.
Studying in New Zealand
New Zealand offers small class sizes, safe cities, and a Post-Study Work Visa that is being expanded to cover more qualification levels from late 2026. Indian students go for a lower-pressure application system and a realistic path to a few years of post-study work, though the country has far fewer world-ranked universities to choose from than the US, UK, Canada or Australia.
- Visa
- Fee Paying Student Visa — NZD 850 · about ₹46,196
- Work while studying
- Up to 25 hours a week while studying, full-time during scheduled holidays (conditions vary by visa/course level) - Immigration New Zealand.
- After graduating
- Post-Study Work Visa: up to 3 years depending on qualification level and study duration; apply within 3 months of the student visa expiring (6 months for doctoral graduates, 12 months in specific circumstances); requires at least NZD 5,000 for living expenses. From 16 November 2026, eligibility is being expanded to include NZQF level 7 graduate diploma graduates (if studied full-time in NZ) and bachelor's degree holders (including some completed overseas) - a significant broadening versus earlier, more restrictive rules.
Every subject ranking
ShanghaiRanking GRAS 2025| Subject | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Finance | 151–200 | GRAS 2025 |
| Ecology | 301–400 | GRAS 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 301–400 | GRAS 2025 |
| Education | 301–400 | GRAS 2025 |
| Business Administration | 301–400 | GRAS 2025 |
| Earth Sciences | 401–500 | GRAS 2025 |
Prepare here, free
Admission facts on this page were read from: waikato.ac.nz/international/ · waikato.ac.nz/study/apply/international/entry-requirements-for-international-students/ — checked 28 September 2026.