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following information is a general guide for international students
wishing to enrol at the University of Waikato. Further information
and application forms are available from the International Centre,
first floor, Student Union Building, Hamilton campus. |
| Telephone: +64 7 838-4439. Fax: +64
7 838-4269. Email: international@waikato.ac.nz.
Website: http://www.waikato.ac.nz/international/. |
Code of Practice
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| The University of Waikato has agreed
to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral
Care of International Students published by the Minister of Education.
Copies of the Code of Practice are available on request from this
institution or from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website.
Students should refer to the Code
of Practice for their specified responsibilities and to the International Student
Handbook for University procedures and recommendations. |
Admission
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| All students are required to meet
the entry requirements for admission, as set out in the Admission
Statute 2005. Admission to qualifications is at the
discretion of the Deans of the Faculty or Schools of Studies. |
| International students must apply
for admission on the International Student Application Form. |
| Permanent residents of Australia and
New Zealand, Australian citizens, and students from the Cook Islands,
Tokelau or Niue who are New Zealand citizens, are treated as New Zealand
students and do not need to apply for admission as international
students. Enquiries should be directed to the Student and Academic
Services Division in the The Gateway. |
| Intending applicants should note the
following general points: |
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All international students
enrolling in an undergraduate programme must hold as a minimum requirement
an equivalent university entrance qualification; for example, three
passes at grade C or better in the GCE ‘A’ level examinations. Students
who have achieved an equivalent to New Zealand University Entrance
through a qualification other than NCEA Level 3 or NZUEBS will have
their admission assessed on a case by case basis.1 Please contact
the International Centre for detailed guidelines on admission to
the University of Waikato. |
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Applicants whose first language is
not English are required to provide satisfactory evidence of English
language proficiency, generally in the form of an IELTS or TOEFL examination
score. Scores can vary according to the qualification sought. |
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Admission to BA,
BCGD, BCMS, BLibS, BMPD, BMus, BSc (in the School of Computing and
Mathematical Sciences),BSocSc and BSpLS
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The following minimum scores are considered
to be evidence of such competence: |
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a TOEFL score of 550 (with at least
5 on the Test of Written English), or |
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an IELTS score of 6.0 (with at least
6.0 in the written band), or |
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an iBT (Internet Based TOEFL) score
of 79-80 with a Writing score of 20. |
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All other evidence is considered on
a case by case basis.2
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Admission to BCS,
BECom, BMS and BTour
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The following minimum scores are considered
to be evidence of such competence: |
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a TOEFL score of 550 (with at least
5 on the Test of Written English), or |
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an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no less
than 6.0 in any band), or |
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an iBT (Internet Based TOEFL) score
of 79-80 with a Writing score of 20. |
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All other evidence is considered on
a case by case basis.2
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Admission to BE,
BSc (in the School of Science and Engineering) and BSc(Tech)
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The following minimum scores are considered
to be evidence of such competence: |
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a TOEFL score of 550, or |
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an IELTS score of 6.0 (in all sections
of the test), or |
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an iBT (Internet Based TOEFL) score
of 79-80 with a Writing score of 20. |
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All other evidence is considered on
a case by case basis.2
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Admission to BTchg
and LLB
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The following minimum scores are considered
to be evidence of such competence: |
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a TOEFL score of 600 (with at least
5 on the Test of Written English), or |
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an IELTS score of 6.5 (with at least
6.0 in the written band), or |
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an iBT (Internet Based TOEFL) score
of 79-80 with a Writing score of 20. |
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All other evidence is considered on
a case by case basis.2
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Admission to graduate programmes
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The requirements are higher for admission
to graduate qualifications (including higher degrees such as the
MPhil, PhD, and EdD). It is generally recommended that students
have: |
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an IELTS score of at least 6.5 overall
(including at least 6.0 or better in the writing band), or |
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a TOEFL score of 600 plus a TWE (Test
of Written English) of 5 or better, or |
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an iBT (Internet Based TOEFL) score
of 100 with a Writing score of 22. |
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However, some qualifications, such
as the LLD, SJD, MBA, PGDipSLT, MA(Applied) in Applied Linguistics
and MSc in Biological Sciences, require a higher score. The English
language proficiency requirements for admission to particular qualifications are
at the discretion of the Dean concerned. |
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Admission to graduate
Law qualifications
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The following minimum scores are considered
to be evidence of such competence: |
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a TOEFL score of 600 (with at least
5.5 on the Test of Written English), or |
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an IELTS score of 6.5 (with at least
6.0 in the written band), or |
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an iBT (Internet Based TOEFL) score
of 100 with a Writing score of 22. |
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All other evidence is considered on
a case by case basis. |
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Admission to GradDipTchg
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The following minimum scores are considered
to be evidence of such competence: |
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a TOEFL score of 600 (with at least
5 on the Test of Written English), or |
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an IELTS score of 7.0 (with no less
than 7.0 in any band), or |
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an iBT (Internet Based TOEFL) score
of 100 with a Writing score of 22. |
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All other evidence is considered on
a case by case basis. |
Notes:
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Many of the degrees offered at the
University of Waikato have prerequisites on their core papers. Applicants
who have not achieved specified prerequisites through their study
will be required to take additional papers or foundation courses
in order to satisfy these prerequisites. Applicants in this situation
are advised that not all papers may count towards the completion
of the degree and that the programme may take an additional period
of time.
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Scores from the computer-based TOEFL
test will be considered on a case by case basis. Generally, a computer-based
TOEFL score of 213 and an essay writing score of 4.5 will be considered
acceptable for admission.
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Tuition Fees and Charges
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International students are required
to pay full cost tuition fees as published in the Fees and Charges
Book for the relevant year. Students should refer to the Table of Fees
and Charges for other fees and charges that may
be applicable. |
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Application for credit from overseas
study prior to enrolment $100.00. |
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Application for credit from overseas
study after enrolment $50.00. |
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The New Zealand Government has cultural
agreements with the French and German Governments that allow French
and German students to pay domestic tuition fees at postgraduate
level in New Zealand. The agreement with the German Government also
allows German students in receipt of a German Academic Exchange
Scholarship (DAAD) to study in New Zealand at undergraduate level
and pay domestic tuition fees. |
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New international PhD students are
eligible for domestic fees for their PhD studies. Conditions apply.
For more information see the Postgraduate
Studies Office website. |
New Zealand Immigration
Requirements
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All international students must hold
a valid student permit (or visitor permit for courses of less than
three months) for the duration of their studies. Further information
regarding the various requirements of Immigration New Zealand (INZ) can
be obtained from the nearest New Zealand High Commission, Embassy
or INZ Office. |
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An offer of a place at the University
does not guarantee that the student will be issued with a student
visa. |
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INZ require that tuition fees for
the first year of study are pre-paid before a student visa will
be issued. Students are also required to provide evidence of additional
funds available for living costs of approximately NZ$10,000. |
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The University is required to report
to the INZ those students who are not fulfilling the requirements
of their student permit. |
Pre-paid Tuition Fees
Policy
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| As indicated above, international
students are required by the INZ to pre-pay one year’s tuition fees
to the University of Waikato in order to be granted a student visa.
These funds are held against the student’s name until they complete
their enrolment in person. This policy details the process for refunding
these funds if (i) the student travels to New Zealand and does not
complete their enrolment, or (ii) completes the first semester of study
and does not enrol in the second semester of study and they have
a student permit valid for one year. |
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All students must apply in writing
for a refund of their pre-paid tuition fees to the Director, Student
and Academic Services Division. |
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Students are required to supply a
verified copy of their passport and student permit, and a copy of
their University of Waikato receipt(s) with their application for
a refund. |
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The University of Waikato will notify
INZ that the student has not fulfilled the obligations of their
visa by completing their enrolment at the University of Waikato. |
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Where a student wishes to attend another
institution in New Zealand, the University of Waikato will transfer
the pre-paid tuition fees to that institution, upon written confirmation
from that institution of the student’s intention to study. This should
be in the form of a formal letter of offer or invoice which confirms
the student’s acceptance into a qualification. If the student has
already paid their tuition fees at the other institution, the University
of Waikato will refund the pre-paid tuition fees to the student,
upon written confirmation from the other institution that the fees
have been paid. It is the student’s responsibility to provide the necessary
documentation from the other institution. |
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Where a student will be returning
to their home country, the funds will be refunded in one of three
ways: |
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an overseas bank draft sent to the
overseas address provided by the student |
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an overseas bank draft given to the
student which can be banked in the appropriate overseas country,
or |
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if it is known that the pre-paid tuition
fees have been paid by a third party, the refund may be paid back
to that third party. |
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Where a student is wishing to remain
in New Zealand without enrolling at an educational institution,
the University of Waikato will refund these funds either |
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upon evidence of a valid INZ permit
to remain in New Zealand, or |
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confirmation that the INZ has discharged
the University of Waikato’s duty under the original student permit. |
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If a programme of study is cancelled
by the University of Waikato, a full refund of pre-paid tuition
fees will be made to the student by bank draft. |
International Students Refund Administration
Charge
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| An administration charge of 10%, including
GST, is withheld from the refund of pre-paid tuition fees for students
who decide not to enrol at the University of Waikato prior to completing
their enrolment or during the withdrawal period. A further charge
may be imposed to recover Agent Commission paid by the University
in relation to the student’s enrolment, in the event that approval
is given for the student to withdraw on compassionate or medical
grounds. |
