University of Waikato

• Established: 1956
• Location: Hamilton, New Zealand
• Students age: from 16 years
• Language of instruction: English
• Type of study: residence, host family, half board / full board.

University of Waikato (or UoW) - University of New Zealand, founded in 1956 by two representatives of the Waikato people. The history of this university is very rich and full of various events. Today, the University of Waikato is on the list of leading universities in the country. One of the main achievements on an international scale - in five years the university has risen to 127th place in the ranking of QS World universities.

The educational structure of UoW is formed from several faculties and colleges:

• Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
• Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences
• Faculty of Health, Sports, and Life Sciences (Te Huataki Waiora)
• Faculty of Education (Te Kura Toy Tangata)
• Faculty of Law (The Peering)
• Faculty of Maori and Indigenous Studies
• Faculty of Engineering and Science
• Waikato School of Management
• Waikato College.

Here students from different countries can find a wide range of educational programs - undergraduate, master's degrees, master's degree and a higher level.

Students who study at the University of Waikato have several options for on-site accommodation: three dormitories on a Hamilton campus, apartments on other campuses, or a host family

• Bryant Hall The smallest hostel of the three residences on the main campus of the university: here, in the full-service format, 178 people can accommodate, and another 20 students in the full-self-service format.
• College Hall. This is the largest residence of the Hamilton campus, where there are necessary conditions for academic studies and sports of guests: modern living rooms, television projectors, comfortable rooms. Students live in 2 formats: 267 people with full service, including meals in the dining room of the campus, and about 30 people live in rooms with a separate kitchen (self-service).
• The student village. This is the second largest among the Hamilton hostels: here young people live in boxes of 5-6 people with shared bathrooms and a kitchen. In total, this hostel has 252 full-service rooms and 42 self-catering rooms.
• Homestay The host New Zealand family places visitors or local students in their home with the provision of a separate room and the necessary amenities, including meals (half board - breakfast and dinner). In this case, students are treated literally as family members, so they are attracted to light household chores. All host families are carefully selected by the university administration and live no further than 30 minutes from the training campus.
• Apartments near Tauranga campus. Another campus of the University of Waikato is located in the business district and offers its students a complex of comfortable Mayfair Court residential buildings.

The extracurricular life of the University of Waikato is eventful: various social and recreational activities are held here every day, week or month. The calendar for the year contains traditional events dedicated to holidays or important dates in the life of the university.

The infrastructure of the University of Waikato has several campuses not only in New Zealand, but also in other countries.

• Hamilton Campus is located in the central part of the city, from where within walking distance you can find a wide selection of cafes and other places for entertainment in your free time.
• Tauranga Campus is another city campus named after the business district where it is located. This is a new multi-level building with the same amenities and facilities as on the Hamilton campus.
• Zhejiang City College (ZUCC). Since 2002, the University of Waikato has become the first New Zealand university to receive approval to award its three degrees at Zhejiang University of China (ZUCC) in Hangzhou. Students from the first two campuses can come here under the exchange program.

Infrastructure objects of the University of Waikato University, which make the stay on the territory of the university comfortable both for study and for an interesting vacation:

• Gym UniRec
• Student center
• University pool
• Tennis and netball courts
• 24-hour computer lab
• Library
• Central atrium
• Lecture halls and classrooms
• Multipurpose space Te Manawaroa and Ātea (open courtyard)
• Conference rooms.

The academic year at the University of Waikato is divided into trimesters, which begin in March, July and November. Applications for training are accepted until February 24, July 6 or November 9, respectively.

The course price includes:

• Academic program.

Additionally paid:

• Registration fee
• Homestay Fee - $ 266 NZD per week
• Meals and accommodation in the residence - from $ 195 to $ 370 NZD / week
• Pocket expenses.

When foreign students enter the University of Waikato, the admission committee of the university indicates two conditions: academic preparation and the language level of the applicant. To apply for training candidates need to prepare the following papers:

• A document about full secondary education (depending on the country) with a high average mark: high school certificate from the country of the applicant, Cambridge International Test (CIE), International Baccalaureate (IB) or others
• Statement of student performance (transcripts)
• Certificate of knowledge of the English language with the minimum requirements: IELTS at least 5.5 (academic) / TOEFL 80 points (Internet) / PTE Academic - total score 50 / Waikato Pathways: completion of level 7 with an average B score of Certificate of Extainment in Academic English.

If a candidate from another country does not meet any of the listed criteria, he can increase his chances with the help of the Waikato Pathways educational program.

Students apply through the online form, after which they can begin to apply for a visa and reserve a place to stay on campus.

University of Waikato offers several options for scholarships and other financial support for international students:

• Taurang Scholarship (available to freshmen, $ 10,000 NZD)
• International scholarship of the Master of Applied Finance (for foreign program applicants, up to $ 5000 NZD)
• Scholarship of the Master of Engineering Practice (for applicants who first enter the University of Waikato for this degree, $ 10,000 NZD)
• International scholarship for Vietnamese students (for Vietnamese citizens who want to attend undergraduate or graduate programs) = $ 5000 NZD
• Scholarship for high achievements. It is aimed at encouraging talented students among foreign applicants. Support Size - $ 5000 NZD
• International College of Waikato Pathways College. A scholarship of $ 5000 NZD is deducted from the cost of the first year of study at the undergraduate program for international students
• Scholarship from International University of Waikato for international students with good academic success and first registered in undergraduate or graduate programs
• University of Waikato Doctoral Fellowship. Access to a doctoral scholarship application is open when applying for postgraduate studies at UoW
• University of Waikato Masters Research Fellowship. Type of financial support for students studying for a master's degree - to receive a scholarship, a candidate must pass at least 120 training courses at the University of Waikato.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision