Enrolment
Any person who wishes to enrol at the University must submit an application to enrol by the relevant deadline.
Applications to Enrol
Domestic Students
Applications submitted after the deadline may be accepted if space is available. Apply online. Academic advice is available through the individual Division, Faculty or School of Study for returning students and from the Admissions Office for students enrolling in 100 level papers.
Standard Application Deadlines
Tuesday 5 December 2024 for papers that commence during Summer School 1 (H Teaching period) (6 January 2025 to 19 February 2025)
Monday 17 February 2025 for papers that commence during Trimester A (24 February 2025 to 19 June 2025)
Monday 30 June 2025 for papers that commence during Trimester B (7 July 2025 to 2 November 2025)
Monday 3 November 2025 for papers that commence during Summer School 2 (G Teaching period) (10 November 2025 to 20 December 2025)
Monday 3 November 2025 for papers that commence during Trimester C (10 November 2025 to 15 February 2025)
International Students
The University processes international student applications on an ongoing basis, regardless of the dates listed above. Offers are made with international student visa processing times in mind and as such, students may receive an offer for a later intake than originally requested.
Apply online. Academic advice is available through the individual Division, Faculty or School of Study for returning students and from the Admissions Office for students enrolling in 100 level papers.
Selected Programme Application Deadlines (Domestic and International)
The following programmes have application deadlines that differ from the standard deadlines:
15 September of the year prior for the Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology (Clinical) and the Postgraduate Diploma in the Practice of Psychology.
15 September of the year prior for the Master of Applied Psychology.
15 September of the year prior for the Master of Professional Practice in Behaviour Analysis.
1 October of the year prior for the Master of Counselling.
31 October of the year prior for the Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Accounting.
31 October of the year prior for the Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accounting.
31 October of the year prior for the Master of Professional Accounting.
1 December 2025 for new students for Teacher Education programmes. Applications received after this date will be considered if there are spaces available.
Four weeks prior to commencement for the Certificate of Attainment in English Language (Levels 1-3)
Four weeks prior to commencement for the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (Levels 4-8)
One month prior to the intended start date of the thesis for thesis enrolments.
Enrolment Dates
Domestic Students
Enrolment is not complete until a signed enrolment agreement confirming the intended method of payment of fees option has been received by the University. Students must accept online or sign and return their enrolment agreement by
Monday 2 December 2024 for papers commencing 6 January 2025 to 18 February 2025
9 December of the year prior for the Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (CA Programme starts in January of the following year (only one intake a year))
9 December of the year prior for the Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accounting (CA Programme starts in January of the following year (only one intake a year))
6 January 2025 (H Teaching Period) or 10 November 2025 (G Teaching Period) for the Master of Professional Accounting.
Friday 21 February 2025 for papers commencing 24 February 2025 to 19 June 2025 and papers commencing 24 February 2025 to 31 October 2025
Friday 4 July 2025 for papers commencing 7 July 2025 to 31 October 2025
Friday 7 November 2025 for papers commencing 10 November 2025 to 19 December 2025 and papers commencing 10 November 2025 to 13 February 2026
the Friday prior to the start date of a thesis enrolment.
International Students
One week within start date for the Certificate of Attainment in English Language (Levels 1-3)
One week within start date for the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (Levels 4-8)
The Global Recruitment Team supports international students – both overseas and those located in New Zealand - considering pre-degree, undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degrees by research.
The university has staff based in China, India, Viet Nam, Malaysia and the UK. The team provides comprehensive information on the university’s qualifications, the application and enrolment process and life in New Zealand. Students may contact the Global Recruitment Team directly, or meet them at exhibitions, schools, partner universities and education recruitment agent events.
Students can obtain information about the university by emailing international@waikato.ac.nz or calling +64 7 807 9275.
Programme Advice and Planning
The Future Students Team assists students who are unfamiliar with the University or who require assistance to plan their programme of study. Prospective students can obtain information from the Student Centre by phoning 0800 WAIKATO, or emailing info@waikato.ac.nz. Alternatively this can be done in person by visiting the Hamilton campus (Level 2 of the Student Centre), or the Tauranga campus (Level 1 in the Student Hub) at 101-121 Durham Street, Tauranga.
The Future Students Team represent the University at regional careers expos, secondary school visits, and other events throughout New Zealand. They provide comprehensive information, personal advice sessions and campus tours, which are available by appointment. An Open Day and several information sessions are held throughout the year, and details are available on our website. Students can explore a range of options - undergraduate study, postgraduate study, bridging courses and pathways programmes. Prospective students will also receive information on the range of academic and support services available.