Public university in Hamilton, New Zealand, founded 1964

University of Waikato Application Deadlines 2027

The University of Waikato, based in Hamilton, charges international undergraduates from about NZD 32,400 to NZD 48,345 a year depending on subject. Applications are processed on an ongoing basis throughout the year rather than to one fixed deadline.

Verified 7 Sep 2026 Sources Official site

Next deadline

Rolling

Trimester A 2027, Bachelor, rolling

Tuition

NZ$32,400 to NZ$48,350

per year

English test

IELTS 6

TOEFL 80, PTE 50, DET 105

Acceptance rate

Not published

Application fee

Not listed

10,537 students

Bachelor

Intake	Round	Applicants	Closes	Status	Source
Trimester A 2027	Rolling	International	Rolling	Open	7 Sep 2026
Waikato processes international applications on an ongoing basis rather than to a fixed closing date. Trimester A runs from late February to late June; applicants should apply several months ahead to allow time for a student visa.
Trimester B 2027	Rolling	International	Rolling	Open	7 Sep 2026
Waikato processes international applications on an ongoing basis rather than to a fixed closing date. Trimester B runs from July to early November.

Sources, checked 7 September 2026