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University of Waikato Tuition Fees 2027 for International Students

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
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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
International tuitionNZ$32,400 to NZ$48,350 per year
Application feeNot listed
Living cost in New Zealand, per monthNZ$1,670

International undergraduate tuition, charged per paper, runs from about NZD 32,400 a year for arts and social science programmes to NZD 48,345 for engineering and science-based degrees in 2026. A Student Services Levy, Studentsafe medical insurance and an international refund administration charge are billed separately from tuition.

Sources, checked 7 September 2026
  1. https://www.waikato.ac.nz/int/study/fees-costs/international-tuition-costs/
  2. https://www.waikato.ac.nz/study/apply/international/entry-requirements-for-international-students/
  3. https://www.waikato.ac.nz/study/apply/undergraduate-international/
  4. https://www.waikato.ac.nz/int/study/key-university-dates/application-enrolment-dates/