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| Institution | University of Waikato | | City and Country | Hamilton, New Zealand | | Language(s) of instruction | English | | Term | Semester | | Approximate dates | Fall: July-Nov Spring: Feb-June | | Population: city/university | 120,000 inhabitants 15,000 students (3,500 international students) | | Program description | Established in 1964, the University of Waikato is a publicly-funded university located in Hamilton, New Zealand’s fourth largest city in the northern central area of the North Island, only 90 minutes south of Auckland. The University of Waikato is New Zealand's most modern and innovative university, widely recognized for its flexibility and international standards of academic excellence. Students currently have access to 17 undergraduate degrees, and a multitude of postgraduate programs of study. In 2004, over 14,000 students were enrolled at the University of Waikato. More than one-quarter of students are over 25 years of older, and over half are women. The University of Waikato has the highest proportion of (indigenous) Maori students on any campus in New Zealand and is committed to providing appropriate programs for these students. The Maori character of the campus is an important aspect of its overall identity, with the School of Maori and Pacific Development recognized as an international leader in teaching and research for the benefit of New Zealand, the Pacific, and the international communities it serves. It is possible to take a variety of academic programs that focus on issues related to Indigenous People. The courses concerning New Zealand/Pacific Society and Culture are especially popular with international students. As The New Zealand University for the 21st Century, the University of Waikato is dedicated to the success of its international students and has made a commitment to internationalization, aiming to increase student numbers to 10% of total enrolments. In 2004 the University is home to over 3000 international students who came to the University of Waikato from a wide variety of different countries, particularly from the Pacific Rim and Asia regions. There are also a growing number of students from diverse places such as Nepal, Eritrea Mongolia, Ukraine, and various African countries. | | Housing Options | Residence hall or apartment | | GPA requirement | 2.7 GPA
You must have at least this GPA at the time of application and the semester prior to exchange. Failure to maintain adequate academic standing will result in your removal from the program. | | Language requirements | None | | Language notes | The School of Maori and Pacific Development at the University of Waikato is the leading School of Maori in New Zealand. Courses in Maori language are available at the University of Waikato, from beginners, up to full immersion and at all degree levels from undergraduate to PhD. | | Credit load | 50-60 points = 3-4 credits per semester | | Credits per course | 4 credits per course | | Scholarships available | None | | Non-credit internships | None | | Other academic notes | | | URL address | www.waikato.ac.nz/
www.waikato.ac.nz/student/support/international-students.shtml | | Comments | http://papers.waikato.ac.nz/subjects/ |
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