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University of Waikato Courses & Fees 2026

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(23 courses)
INR 20 L - 37 LGet Fee Details
Duration12 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 90 & Above, PTE: 56 - 65, Duolingo: 110 - 125
PG Diploma(65 courses)
INR 18 L - 25 LGet Fee Details
Duration10 months-1 year
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 90 & Above, PTE: 56 - 58, Duolingo: 110 - 131
UG Diploma(91 courses)
INR 10 L - 22 LGet Fee Details
Duration8-24 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 5.5 - 6.5, TOEFL: 46 - 80, PTE: 36 - 58, Duolingo: 105 & Above
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Q:   How to get into the University of Waikato from India?
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University of Waikato accepts country-specific qualifications from Indian undergraduate students and they must be fulfilled by the applicants in order to secure an enrollment in the university. Waikato University entry requirements for Indian students comprise of the following:

Academic Requirements:

  • Achieve an average of 75% over the best four academic subjects in the Indian School Certificate (ISC), or the All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSC), and selected state boards: Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal with a minimum of 60% in English; OR
  • An average of 80% over the best four academic subjects in all other state boards with Minimum of 65% in English.

English Language Requirements:

Q:   How long is the Master of Data Science course at the University of Waikato?
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The duration is 1.5 - 2 years for the Uni of Waikato Master of Data Science course. This course equips students with a foundation of practical analysis and machine learning skills. The tuition fee for Master of Data Science course at Waikato University is around NZD 68,370 (Around INR 38 lakh).

Job roles that students can be taken up after studying this course are-

  • Business Analyst
  • Data Scientist
  • GIS Analyst

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Q:   Where does Waikato Uni rank globally as per U.S. News?
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Waikato Uni ranks at #722 in the Best Global Universities category in 2025. Also, it ranks at #34 position in the Best Global Universities in New Zealand. Some of the subject rankings are -

  • Economics and Business: #177
  • Social Sciences and Public Health: #359
Q:   How much does it cost to obtain a New Zealand visa?
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International students can apply for a student visa in offline and online mode to study in New Zealand universities. International students applying for a student visa to New Zealand online, are required to pay a base visa fee of NZD 375 (INR 18.6 K), meanwhile, international students who are applying online from New Delhi as the receiving center are required to pay NZD 430 (INR 21.3 K).

Conversion Rate: 1 NZD = INR 49.76

University of Waikato
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.3/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 67% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
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Fun loving
Academically oriented
Friendly
Internships4
Part time work4.3
Post study jobs4.1
Quality of faculty4.3
Student Life4.4
Value for money4
Public transportation4
Safety4.5
Indian Food4.6
Permanent Immigration4.6
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Master of Business and Management - Batch of 2025
3.0
Think beyond the classroom.
Tips: Students should research well before choosing a course and campus. Coming here was a big change and it made me more financially independent. There were cultural differences but not cultural socks. I did not receive any scholarships.
Total Monthly ExpenseNZD 1200
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryNZD
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2025Read more
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Master of Business and Management - Batch of 2025
4.2
The university is diverse and has a lot of events on-campus for students.
Tips: The school has a very supportive environment. The faculty is good and very helpful. I was also lucky to get an excellence scholarship of $10,000 to help me pay my tuition and other expenses. The best part about the University of Waikato and New Zealand, in general, is that it is easy to make friends. Everyone is so welcoming and ready to help. Go for it, you won't regret it. I can highly recommend the Master of Business and Management at the University of Waikato.
Total Monthly ExpenseNZD 3575
Prepping time for classes21 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryNZD 73650
Reviewed on 29 May 2025Read more
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Master of Health, Sport & Human Performance - Batch of 2025
4.6
A supportive and enriching learning environment at Waikato.
Tips: Waikato is a diverse and supportive environment that provides a smooth cultural transition and good scholarship opportunities. The university itself is full of diverse and interesting people. One can meet people from all over the world and the campus truly provides a great space to interact with others. The supportive environment offered by the university and the students is what really stands out and one can really find friends for life there. The university provides a multitude of resources for students including a counselling and support service, the Learning Development Centre and the Waikato library. These among other things are what make this a great university. This has been a life changing journey that has grown both professionally and personally. There are a few available volunteer and paid jobs within the school campus but jobs are rare outside.
Total Monthly ExpenseNZD 1700
Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryNZD 86225
Reviewed on 25 May 2025Read more
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Master of Applied Finance - Batch of 2025
4.0
The university provides great facilities and friendly tutors.
Tips: Everyone was welcoming and understanding, which really helped me settled in. I got a $10,000 scholarship that was just based on my previous education. The faculty are highly knowledgeable and experts in their field.
Total Monthly ExpenseNZD 1325
Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryNZD 50500
Reviewed on 25 May 2025Read more
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Bachelor of Science in Mathematics - Batch of 2027
4.0
First-year student and an inclusive experience at Waikato University
Tips: I have become more disciplined, independent, and open to everyone. I have changed the way I think as well, since there are many races here, and I have to carefully choose the right words to respect them, which is good because it allows me to make friends all over the globe, try the signature food and so on. There aren’t many scholarships here for international students, but there are some. Most students have to compete with local students or the entire class for the scholarship to get the highest marks, which is difficult. I got a $2500 scholarship for not failing any classes during my foundation program, which was an achievement for me. However, I haven’t checked what kind of scholarships are available for a bachelor’s degree, and there don’t seem to be any for science majors.
Likes (Permanent Immigration): Since few people are living here, a huge chance to occupy their remaining space. Close to nature and lots of beautiful scenery to go hiking or bla, ideal town for nature people. However, everything is just quite boring, and quite spare and still underdeveloped compared to Australia and Singapore.
Dislikes (Part time work): There are a few available volunteer and paid jobs within the school campus, but jobs are rare outside. I listened to all the struggle of my friends who went through tons of interviews and CV review seminars just to get a single position at a KFC or McDonald’s. That's just how hard things are in this sparsely populated town, with few residents and even fewer jobs.
Total Monthly ExpenseNZD 1240
Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryNZD
Reviewed on 21 May 2025Read more
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Master of Information Technology - Batch of 2026
5.0
A supportive faculty and a vibrant student life.
Tips: They must know about the courses they are studying and will be taking, about the papers they are going to take. The ranking of the college, the number of programs being offered, and how long the college has existed. About the quality of teaching and the faculty and about the fee structure.
Total Monthly ExpenseNZD 1000
Prepping time for classes9 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryNZD
Reviewed on 17 May 2025Read more
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The Master of Cybersecurity course of the Uni of Waikato is a popular course opted by Indian students. The duration of this course is 1.5 years. While studying this course, students are going to develop a proper understanding of Legal, Technical, Policy and Management aspects of Cyber Security. 

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Answered 17 hours ago

The main campus of the University of Waikato is located in the city of Hamilton. There are 3 residence halls too at this university. At this campus, following facilities are there-

  • UniRec (On-campus gym)
  • Sports courts
  • Bongo Cafe, located in the cafe shopping complex
  • Food Paradise (offers a lot of Indian

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Rupali Singh

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Indian students can complete Master of Teaching and Learning course at the Uni of Waikato is 13 months. The tuition fees of this course is NZD 56,100 (Around INR 30 lakh). For admission to this course, a Bachelor's degree is required (B+ average). 

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Bhumika Kaur

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Answered a week ago

The average salary of the Uni of Waikato graduates is NZD 60,000 - NZD 69,000 (Around INR 33 L - INR 38 L). In 2022, the placement rate at the Uni of Waikato is around 88%. Also, 72% of the respondents felt that their study at Waikato Uni prepared them to work for workforce. 

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The Uni of Waikato students can complete their Work Integrated Learning via work placement (hands on experience at some organization) or work related projects (provided by industry partners). 

For 2022, 66% of the graduates undertook an internship or work integrated placement or applied research proj

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University CityHamilton, Other - New Zealand, New Zealand
Size of cityMedium
Population of City1,69,300

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Gate 1 Knighton Road
Private Bag 3105,
Hamilton 3240, New Zealand

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