University Of Waikato Online Application

f 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.



International students: See How to check your eligibility and apply

  1. Create a MyWaikato accountYou 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.
  2. Log in and apply for your courseOnce 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).
  3. 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.
  4. Choose your papersPick 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.
  5. Accept your official Enrolment AgreementWe 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.)

Eligibility

Check your eligibility

See:



Some qualifications, subjects, and papers have additional eligibility requirements to the ones described here.

For students without university entrance

If you need an alternative pathway to university study because you haven’t met University Entrance requirements, we have a range of pre-degree programmes to help support you.

Transferring from another institution, or gaining credit from professional experience

Apply for Credit or Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have previously undertaken tertiary or non-formal education, you may apply for Credit or Recognition of Prior Learning. This recognises your achievement and can reduce the number of papers required to complete your University of Waikato qualification. Your application needs to be received six weeks prior to your first semester of study.

Other application processes

Application and enrolment dates

Higher research degrees

International student applications

See how to apply and how to accept your offer.

Scholarships

Use our scholarships finder to see what you could apply for. Keep an eye out for closing dates to ensure you get your application submitted in time.

Halls of Residence

Applying for accommodation

The Halls of Residence offers accommodation on the assumption that the student will be accepted into university. If not, any deposit you have paid can be refunded.

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:

International students

Student loans and allowances



Contact StudyLink

  • studylink.govt.nz
  • Phone: 0800 88 99 00