If you’re new to Waikato, here’s how the application process works. You can start now (even without your year-end NCEA results) and finalise everything later.
- Create a MyWaikato account You can do this now, even if you don’t know what you want to study yet.
- 1-2 minutesThis gives you access to MyWaikato, where you’ll complete your enrolment (and manage a lot of your study, too). All we need for now is your name, date of birth, and email address, so you can get started now.
- Log in and apply for your course Once you know what you want to study, and have all your documents ready, you’re ready to apply.
- Decide what to study: Course Finder
- Log in and apply
- Start now and save as you go
- 15-20 minutesWe’ll ask which qualification(s) and subject(s) you’d like to study, but not exact papers yet. You can start providing the official documents (or verified copies) listed below now, too. If you don’t have all of them ready yet, that’s fine.
- Birth certificate, passport and permits
- Evidence of citizenship
- Evidence of any change of name (if your name is different from that on your birth certificate)
- A written statement in support of your application, if applicable
- Evidence of any previous tertiary study
- Proof that you meet the academic entry requirements (e.g. NCEA results or through Discretionary Entrance).
- Receive and accept your Offer of PlaceWe’ll email once we’ve checked through your application.
- Your offer might take a few days to arrive
- We’ll email you
- my.waikato.ac.nz
- 1-2 minutesYour Offer of Place confirms that you’re ready for university study. It includes the qualification(s) you’ll take, and your start date. All you need to do is respond online with a “Yes”.
If you still have documents to provide or your school results aren’t available yet, you’ll receive a conditional offer.
- Choose your papers Pick the papers you’ll study in your first year, and enter a few other details.
- Paper selection opens in the weeks before each semester
- my.waikato.ac.nz
- 20-30 minutesYou can choose all your papers online, or if you need any help we’re available to help. There are also a few questions about you and your emergency contact. Once you’re all done you’ll be able to view your study timetable.
- Accept your official Enrolment Agreement We check that you’re able to take all the papers you requested, then you give us final confirmation.
- You’ll receive this once you’re accepted into all your papers
- We’ll email you
- my.waikato.ac.nz
- 2-3 minutesThis is the last step. In MyWaikato, under ‘Qualifications and Papers’, check the papers you’re accepted into and then complete your enrolment. Your agreement includes the total fees owed, and asks you to confirm how they’ll be paid. (For a lot of students, first year is fees-free.)
Contact us
If you have any questions about enrolment, choosing a course, or how to become a Waikato student, get in touch with a Future Students Advisor:
- Phone: 0800 WAIKATO or 0800 924 528
- Email: [email protected]
International students
- Phone: +64 7 856 2889
- Email: [email protected]
- Enquire online
Student loans and allowances
Contact StudyLink
- studylink.govt.nz
- Phone: 0800 88 99 00
Eligibility
Entry requirements, pathways into university, transfers from other institutions
Other application processes
Applications dates, courses to earn UE, higher research info, international students, halls, scholarships
Documents included in your application
About verified documents, and courses that require extra documents or forms from you
Application and enrolment dates
It’s never to early to start your application to study at Waikato. You can apply online or contact us on 0800 WAIKATO
New domestic students and all returning students
Trimester A 2020 (2 March 2020 to 26 June 2020)
- Applications to enrol due: Monday 24 February 2020
- Completion of enrolment into papers: Friday 28 February 2020
Trimester B 2020 (13 July 2020 to 6 November 2020)
- Applications to enrol due: Monday 6 July 2020
- Completion of enrolment into papers: Friday 10 July 2020
Trimester C 2020 (16 November 2020 to 19 February 2021)
- Applications to enrol due: Tuesday 9 November October 2020
- Completion of enrolment into papers: Friday 13 November 2020
Please note: Some programmes have application deadlines that differ from the standard deadlines. Find out more about enrolment at Waikato.
New international students
Trimester A 2020 (2 March 2020 to 26 June 2020)
- Recommended date: Friday 17 January 2020*
- Completion of enrolment into papers: Friday 28 February 2020
Trimester B 2020 (13 July 2020 to 6 November 2020)
- Recommended date: Friday 29 May 2020*
- Completion of enrolment into papers: Friday 10 July 2020
Trimester C 2020 (16 November 2020 to 19 February 2021)
- Recommended date: Friday 2 October 2020*
- Completion of enrolment into papers: Friday 13 November 2020
Please note: *This is a recommended date, in order to have sufficient time to secure flights, accommodation and a visa after submitting your application. If you submit your application later than this, we will still process it as quickly as possible.
Contact us about choosing a programme of study
Domestic students
Phone 0800 WAIKATO
Email [email protected]
International students
Phone +64 7 838 4610
Within New Zealand: 0800 WAIKATO (0800 924 582) or +64 7 856 2889
Halls of Residence
2021 A & B Trimester – Domestic Students
| 01/08/2020 | Applications open for 2021 Accommodation |
|---|---|
| 30/09/2020 | All completed applications will be considered for a place. |
| From 1 October 2020 | First round of offers will be sent out (e-mail) |
| 21/10/2020 | Acceptances are due back |
| 29/10/2020 | 2nd round of offers will go out (subject to availability) |
We will continue to make offers right through to February 2020 subject to availability.
2021 A & B Trimester – International Students (currently in New Zealand only)
| 01/08/2020 | Applications open for 2021 Accommodation |
|---|---|
| 14/10/2020 | All completed applications will be considered for a place. |
| 16/10/2020 | First round of offers will be sent out (e-mail) |
| 31/10/2020 | Acceptances are due back |
| 9/11/2020 | 2nd round of offers will go out (subject to availability) |
We will continue to make offers right through to February 2021 subject to availability
2021 A & B Trimester – Returning Students
| 01/08/2020 | Applications open for 2021 Accommodation |
|---|---|
| 07/10/2020 | All completed applications will be considered for a place. |
| 09/10/2020 | First round of offers will be sent out (e-mail) |
| 23/10/2020 | Acceptances are due back |
| 02/11/2020 | 2nd round of offers will go out (subject to availability) |
We will continue to make offers right through to February 2021 subject to availability
International student homestay
Your International Homestay Application Form must be received by the University at least three weeks before you arrive in New Zealand.
Contact Accommodation Services
Phone 0800 WAIKATO ( 0800 924 582 ) or +64 7 838 4084
Email [email protected]