University of Waikato

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 project while studying at the Uni of Waikato. 

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. 

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

Minimum scores required at the UG and PG courses of Waikato University vary. Given below is the range of scores accepted at the Uni of Waikato-

• IELTS: 6.0 - 6.5
• TOEFL iBT: 80 - 90
• PTE: 46 - 56
• Duolingo: 105 - 120

Indian students can apply to Waikato Uni via the direct university portal / educational agent. Those who want to take admission to the UG courses of this university should have passed Class 12 with an average of 75% over the best of 4 subjects. For admission to the Master's degree, students must have completed a Bachelor's degree. 

Indian students can apply to Waikato Uni via the direct university portal / educational agent. Those who want to take admission to the UG courses of this university should have passed Class 12 with an average of 75% over the best of 4 subjects. For admission to the Master's degree, students must have completed a Bachelor's degree. 

Waikato Uni ranks at #758 in the Best Global Universities category in 2026. Also, it ranks at #37 position in the Best Global Universities in New Zealand. Some of the subject rankings are -

• Economics and Business: #243
• Social Sciences and Public Health: #366

Famous personalities who have studied at the Uni of Waikato are-

• Jacinda Ardern (Political Activist)
• Stephen Donald (Rugby Union Player)
• Warren Gatland (New Zealand Former Rugby Union Player)
• Todd Muller (Former Politician)
• Mark Wilson (New Zealand Politician)

Famous personalities who have studied at the Uni of Waikato are-

• Jacinda Ardern (Political Activist)
• Stephen Donald (Rugby Union Player)
• Warren Gatland (New Zealand Former Rugby Union Player)
• Todd Muller (Former Politician)
• Mark Wilson (New Zealand Politician)

The Uni of Waikato ranks among the Top 300 Universities in the world for 2026. Also, this university ranks at #1 for research. This university also offers International Buddy Programme, which help transition into New Zealand life. Waikato Uni offers scholarships for international students.