University of Waikato
The University of Waikato (Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato) is a public university based in Hamilton on New Zealand's North Island. It publishes India-specific Class XII entry rules and 2027 fees per qualification, and runs a Vice-Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
- Fees₹21.5 lakh a year
- To get inClass 12: from 75%
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CostFees, in your currency and in rupees
| Level | Tuition | In rupees | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| UG | NZD 40,165 – NZD 50,762 / year | about ₹21.5 lakh – ₹27.2 lakh | 2027 indicative international: BBus NZD 40,165; BCompSc NZD 44,006; BE(Hons) NZD 50,762; plus Student Services Fee |
| PG | NZD 48,308 – NZD 72,765 / course | about ₹25.8 lakh – ₹38.9 lakh | 2027 indicative international: Master of Information Technology NZD 48,510 (120 pts) / 72,765 (180 pts); Master of Cyber Security NZD 48,308 / 72,463; Master of Management NZD 62,748 (180 pts) |
Rupee figures at ₹53.51 per NZD (2026-10-30). Living costs: see Study in New Zealand.
Can I get in?Entry requirements for Indian students
- After Class 12 (UG)
- CBSE or CISCE Class XII, or Maharashtra, Karnataka Pre-University and West Bengal boards: average 75% over best four academic subjects, minimum 60% in English. All other state boards: 80% average, minimum 65% in English.
- After a degree (PG)
- Recognised bachelor's degree (or equivalent accepted by the Academic Board) with a B-/B/B+ average depending on programme; no India-specific percentage published.
- IELTS
- UG Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.5); PG 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL
- iBT: UG 80 (writing 21); PG 90 (writing 21)
- PTE
- UG 50 (none below 42); PG 58 (none below 50)
- DUOLINGO
- UG 105 (none below 95); PG 120 (none below 105)
CoursesPopular programmes with Indian students
- Master of Information TechnologyPG · 1 year (120 points) or 1-2 years (180 points)
- Master of Cyber SecurityPG · 1 year (120 points) or 1-2 years (180 points)
- Master of ManagementPG · 1-2 years (180 points)
- Bachelor of Computer Science (BCompSc)UG
- Bachelor of Engineering with HonoursUG
FundingScholarships
- Vice-Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for IndiaUp to NZD 15,000 towards tuition · Students from India, undergraduate and postgraduate; listed closing dates 30 November (A trimester), 15 May (B), 31 August (C), 31 October (H/X)
After you graduateWork after study
New Zealand Post-Study Work Visa: master's or doctoral graduates who studied in New Zealand for at least 30 weeks can get up to 3 years; for eligible qualifications below master's level, the visa matches the length of study (immigration.govt.nz).
Sources (4)
- www.waikato.ac.nz/study/apply/international/entry-requirements-for-international-students/
- www.waikato.ac.nz/int/study/fees-costs/international-tuition-costs/
- www.waikato.ac.nz/study/scholarships/find-a-scholarship/vice-chancellors-international-exc
- www.immigration.govt.nz/work/requirements-for-work-visas/how-long-you-can-work-on-work-vis
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