University of Waikato

Waikato Management School offers finance and accounting study with small classes and strong support in an affordable, relaxed city.

Programme & duration

Master of Management Studies / Master of Finance options: 1–1.5 years

Tuition (international)

Approx. NZ$32,000 – NZ$44,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)

Intakes

Trimester A (February/March) and Trimester B (July); selected programmes also start at other times

English requirement

IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 58+

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a B average or higher in a relevant field. A 4-year bachelor’s or honours degree is usually expected for 1-year master’s entry; 3-year degree holders may need a Postgraduate Diploma first. CV and references.

Waikato Management School offers management master’s programmes with small classes and strong support in an affordable, relaxed city.

Programme & duration

Master of Management Studies: 1–1.5 years

Tuition (international)

Approx. NZ$32,000 – NZ$44,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)

Intakes

Trimester A (February/March) and Trimester B (July); selected programmes also start at other times

English requirement

IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 58+

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a B average or higher in a relevant field. A 4-year bachelor’s or honours degree is usually expected for 1-year master’s entry; 3-year degree holders may need a Postgraduate Diploma first. CV and references.

The Waikato MBA is a compact, practical programme at a value price, with small classes and strong support.

Programme & duration

MBA: about 12–18 months

Tuition (international)

Approx. NZ$40,000 – NZ$55,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)

Intakes

Trimester A (February/March) and Trimester B (July); selected programmes also start at other times

English requirement

IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 58+

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree, GMAT or equivalent, 3+ years’ work experience, essays and references.

Average Work Experience

Average about 6–8 years of work experience; typical class age 30–36

GMAT / GRE Requirement

GMAT/GRE: may be waived for experienced candidates

The University of Waikato offers economics master’s study with small classes and strong support at lower cost.

Programme & duration

Master of Management Studies / Master of Economics: 1–1.5 years

Tuition (international)

Approx. NZ$32,000 – NZ$44,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)

Intakes

Trimester A (February/March) and Trimester B (July); selected programmes also start at other times

English requirement

IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 58+

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a B average or higher in economics or a related field. A 4-year bachelor’s or honours degree is usually expected for 1-year master’s entry; 3-year degree holders may need a Postgraduate Diploma first. CV and references.

The University of Waikato’s engineering master’s offers small classes and applied training in electronic engineering, with strong student support and lower living costs than Auckland.

Programme & duration

Master of Engineering (Electronic / Electrical options): 1–2 years

Tuition (international)

Approx. NZ$32,000 – NZ$44,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)

Intakes

Trimester A (February/March) and Trimester B (July); selected programmes also start at other times

English requirement

IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 58+

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or electronic engineering with a B average or higher. A 4-year engineering degree is usually expected; CV and references.

The University of Waikato’s mechanical engineering master’s offers small classes and applied training with links to the Waikato region’s dairy, manufacturing and energy industries.

Programme & duration

Master of Engineering (Mechanical options): 1–2 years

Tuition (international)

Approx. NZ$32,000 – NZ$44,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)

Intakes

Trimester A (February/March) and Trimester B (July); selected programmes also start at other times

English requirement

IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 58+

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with a B average or higher. A 4-year engineering degree is usually expected; CV and references.

The University of Waikato’s School of Psychology offers research-based master’s options with small classes and strong student support.

Programme & duration

MSc Psychology / Master of Science options: 1–2 years

Tuition (international)

Approx. NZ$32,000 – NZ$44,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)

Intakes

Trimester A (February/March) and Trimester B (July); selected programmes also start at other times

English requirement

IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 58+

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree in psychology with a B+ average or higher. A 4-year bachelor’s or honours degree is usually expected; CV and references.

The University of Waikato’s sport and leisure programmes benefit from links to the Waikato region’s many national sport organisations and high-performance centres.

Programme & duration

Master of Sport and Leisure Studies / Master of Science options: 1–2 years

Tuition (international)

Approx. NZ$32,000 – NZ$44,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)

Intakes

Trimester A (February/March) and Trimester B (July); selected programmes also start at other times

English requirement

IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 58+

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree in sport science or a related field with a B average or higher. A 4-year bachelor’s or honours degree is usually expected; CV and references.

The University of Waikato’s law faculty is known for its bicultural approach to the law, integrating Māori legal perspectives, with small classes and strong student support.

Programme & duration

LLM (taught or research): 1 year

Tuition (international)

Approx. NZ$32,000 – NZ$44,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)

Intakes

Trimester A (February/March) and Trimester B (July); selected programmes also start at other times

English requirement

IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 58+

Entry requirements

First law degree (LLB/equivalent) with a B average or higher. CV, personal statement and references.