To help you estimate your annual tuition fees and costs, set out below are the approximate fees and other costs you are likely to incur if you are enrolled in one year of full-time study.
Pre-degree Programmes
The following approximate tuition fees are based on one semester (full-time study) consisting of four papers.
| Programme | Tuition fee ($NZ) |
|---|---|
| Certificate of University Preparation | $2,990.00 |
Please note:
- Students who enrol in papers worth more than 120 points will pay additional tuition fees.
- All fees are quoted in New Zealand Dollars ($NZ) and include New Zealand Goods and Services Tax (GST). Tuition fees are set annually by the University. Fees are subject to change.
Bachelors
The approximate annual cost of our bachelors degrees are listed in the ‘Key information’ table for each degree. To see the latest info, start by finding your course.
Popular examples
These figures are indicative only.
- Bachelor of Arts: $6,117-$7,132
- Bachelor of Business: $6,720 per year (approx)
- Bachelor of Laws: $6,591
- Bachelor of Science: $7,130 (approx)
Fees are charged for each paper
Your final tuition fees depend on the papers you take.
- Find fees for every paper in the Catalogue of Papers.
- If you already know the papers you’ll take, use the Fees Calculator to total up their tuition fees.
Example: Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, first year
A BA in Anthropology could start with the eight 100-level papers below. As you can see, some papers have higher fees than others.
| Paper Code | Points | EFTS | Fees ($NZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHY101 | 15 | 0.125 | $780 |
| ANTHY102 | 15 | 0.125 | $780 |
| ARTSC103 | 15 | 0.125 | $780 |
| ARTSC110 | 15 | 0.125 | $780 |
| HISTY107 | 15 | 0.125 | $780 |
| GEOGY101 | 15 | 0.125 | $900 |
| PSYCH101 | 15 | 0.125 | $900 |
| SOCPY100 | 15 | 0.125 | $780 |
| Total tuition fees | 120 points | 1 EFTS | $6,480 |
| Student Services Levy | (Full year) | $734 | |
| Total Fees Per Year | $7,214 |
Please note:
- Students who enrol in papers worth more than 120 points will pay additional tuition fees.
- All fees are quoted in New Zealand Dollars ($NZ) and include New Zealand Goods and Services Tax (GST). Tuition fees are set annually by the University. Fees are subject to change.
Bachelor (Honours), Masters, 1-year Postgraduate Diploma
The following approximate annual tuition fees are based on 120 points (full-time study) in 2018 (1.0 EFTS).
| Degree Area | Tuition fee ($NZ) 1-year-full-time |
|---|---|
| Arts, Languages, Social Sciences | $7,592 |
| Business, Management, Law | $7,592 |
| Computer Science, Information Science, Design | $8,085 |
| Engineering | $8,085 |
| Geography | $8,085 |
| Music | $8,085 |
| Psychology | $8,085 |
| Science | $8,085 |
| Teaching | $7,709 |
Example indicative fees
Below are some examples for working out the indicative tuition fees for your programme of study. For more accurate costs, use the Fees Calculator to work out the tuition fees for the papers you are selecting for your programme of study.
Master of Cyber Security – 180-point Master degree (example)
You may be able to complete this qualification in 1.5 years of full-time study.
First year of study fee: $8,085.00
Second year of study (1/2 year) fee: $4,042.50
Total cost of programme: $12,127.50
Master of Science – 240-point Master degree (example)
You may be able to complete this qualification in 2 years of full-time study.
First year of study fee: $8,085.00
Second year of study fee: $8,085.00
Total cost of programme: $16,170.00
Please note:
- Students who enrol in papers worth more than 120 points will pay additional tuition fees.
- All fees are quoted in New Zealand Dollars ($NZ) and include New Zealand Goods and Services Tax (GST). Tuition fees are set annually by the University. Fees are subject to change.
Additional fees
You will need to pay the Student Service Levy on top of your tuition fees, to cover some university services. There may be other additional non-tuition fees you might need to pay.
| Non-tuition related fees and costs | ($NZ) |
|---|---|
| Student Services Levy | $181 (teaching period of 7 weeks or less) $470* (one trimester (up to 26 weeks) $734* (full year) |
Non-tuition costs
In addition to your tuition costs, you may need to pay additional fees while you study at the University.
The Student Services Levy is compulsory for all students, however, all other costs may not apply to all students.
Student Services Levy (2020)
This levy is compulsory for all students and covers the services available to students while studying at the University. The levy varies on the location of the paper and duration of study.
| Students studying in Hamilton, Tauranga and ‘block’ courses | |
|---|---|
| Full year | $734 |
| One trimester (up to 26 weeks) | $470 |
| Teaching period less than 7 weeks | $181 |
| Students studying online (NET) and distance students | |
|---|---|
| Full year | $269 |
| One trimester (up to 26 weeks) | $172 |
Admission and enrolment charges
| Late enrolment | $100.00 |
| Late payment | 10% or $100 |
| DLit, LLD and DSc applications ($1500 examination fee, $500 application fee) | $2,000.00 |
| Charge for issuing a replacement cheque | $18.00 |
Credits, transfers and Recognition of Prior Learning charges
| Credits and transfers | |
|---|---|
| Application for Credit | $60.00 |
| Application for Credit from overseas study prior to enrolment | $120.00 |
| Application for approval to take papers elsewhere for a Waikato qualification (within New Zealand and overseas) | Both $60.00 |
| Recognition of Prior Learning | |
|---|---|
| Challenge of examination (per paper) | $205.00 |
| Application fee (per application) | $50.00 |
Parking (Hamilton campus)
Parking charges apply on the Hamilton campus Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm (except public holidays). General parking outside of these times is free.
| General parking | |
|---|---|
| One day (up to 24 hours) | $2.00 |
| One week (seven consecutive days) | $6.00 |
| Student A & B trimester concessions | |
|---|---|
| One trimester (purchased at parking machines – requires a student ID number) | $60.00 |
| Halls of Residence student permits | |
|---|---|
| One trimester Halls of Residence permit (available from the Accommodation Office) | $60.00 |
| One year Halls of Residence permit – includes access to reserved Halls of Residence parking (available from the Accommodation Office) | $120.00 |
Weekly and trimester parking concessions and Halls of Residence permits don’t guarantee you a parking spot if the carparks are full. The trimester option is only available to current students enrolled at the University of Waikato.
Student Health Service
| Domestic students | |
|---|---|
| Domestic students enrolled in the Student Health Service (PHO) (per consultation) | $10.00 |
| Domestic students not enrolled in the Student Health Service (PHO) – Nurse appointment | |
| With a Community Services Card (per consultation) | $15.00 |
| Without a Community Services Card (per consultation) | $20.00 |
| Domestic students not enrolled in the Student Health Service (PHO) – Doctor appointment | |
| With a Community Services Card (per consultation) | $30.00 |
| Without a Community Services Card (per consultation) | $45.00 |
ACC consultation surcharges and repeat prescription charges also apply to domestic students not enrolled with the PHO.
| International students | |
|---|---|
| Using the Student Health Service (PHO) (per consultation) | Varies depending on consultation type |
Additional charges will be incurred for minor surgery/vaccinations/medical reports and all specialist procedures/services.
If you do not arrive for your scheduled appointment, an additional fee of $10.00 will apply.
International students
| Insurance provided by StudentSafe University | |
|---|---|
| Single student monthly rate (minimum 2-month charge) | $103.33 |
| Group students (studying for less than 4 weeks) | $50 |
| Single student annual rate (12 months) | $620 |
| Family rate for student plus partner/ spouse (12 months) | $1240 ($620 x 2) |
| Family rate for student plus 2 or more family members (12 months) | $1550 ($620 + $930) |
For part-year students and students studying courses approximately one year in duration (including Study Abroad and Exchange students, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters and MBM students) you will be charged a minimum of one trimester ($310) and a maximum of a full year premium ($620) over a twelve-month period from the start of your study.
| Other international charges | |
|---|---|
| Bank fee (charged when applicable) | $50 |
International students refund administration charge
International students who withdraw their application or their enrolment before the start date of their programme will receive a 100% refund of pre-paid tuition fees less a $500 administration fee.
Students who withdraw their application or their enrolment after the start date of their programme but during the period for deletion of papers (refer to Clause 12 of the Change of Enrolment Regulations 2012), will receive a 100% refund of pre-paid tuition fees less a $2,000 administration fee.
For all other non-tuition costs see Table of Fees and Charges.