International Students and Programmes

The School welcomes international students and the cultural flavour you bring.
The International Centre provides a facility and service for the support of international students. For further information visit their website at  or contact them on +64 (0) 7 838 4439.

International Exchange Programme - Study Abroad

The University of Waikato International Centre offers Student Exchange Study Abroad programme opportunities in the following countries:

Argentina Australia Canada Chile China Costa Rica Czech Republic Denmark England

Finland France Germany Ghana Hong Kong Ireland Israel Italy Japan

Korea Malta Singapore Spain Sweden Thailand Turkey USA

Undergraduate students in their second or third year of study at Waikato can apply to participate in an exchange programme. To be considered, students must have gained at least a B average. If approved by both Universities, students can credit their overseas study to their Waikato degree.

Postgraduate exchange is available but on a case-by-case basis. Tuition fees for Postgraduate exchange are available on request from the International Centre.Financial assistance and scholarships are available for specific study abroad programmes. Contact the International Centre for more details.

In addition, the University of Waikato is a member of the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) and there are a limited number of exchanges available through this arrangement.

Enrolled students who are citizens or permanent residents of New Zealand can apply through the International Centre. For further information please contact the International Centre whose staff can also advise about tuition fees, accommodation, travel and other relevant details. You can contact the International Centre on 07 838 4439 or