Year 13 Class of 2024

Embark on your academic journey with confidence! Whether you aced high school or faced challenges, greatness awaits at Waikato. Call us for guidance today.

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Finishing high school is a big accomplishment! Your dedication and hard work have brought you here. Whether you aced high school or faced challenges, know that greatness awaits you.

We look forward to welcoming you at Waikato as you continue your journey.

If you are still exploring your options or did not get the results you were hoping for, don't worry — there are opportunities still available. Call our student advisors on 0800 WAIKATO to chat about your future

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Gained University Entrance?

Congratulations! Now it’s time to finalise your enrolment and get ready for orientation. For any further questions, or details on how to enrol, phone 0800 WAIKATO.

Ready to finish your application? Your future is waiting.

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No UE? No problem!

We've got you covered! There are other pathways to studying with us, including our Certificate of University Preparation course. The Certificate of University Preparation is a one-semester bridging programme that will prepare you for university study.

Study at the University of Waikato

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Talk to our student advisors

Come along and talk to an advisor to get support when selecting a degree or programme that matches your career interests, support with your application and any questions you may have about studying at Waikato.

Get started on your studies with Jumpstart

If you have already gained University Entrance then you could start your studies even earlier with our Jumpstart programme.

Our Jumpstart programme starts on 20 January 2025.

You can take the first paper in your degree and get set-up for the rest of your studies, stay in a Hall of Residence on campus, and get to know your classmates before the end of summer.

Find out about Jumpstart

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Are you an international student who's in NZ?

If you're an international student who has completed NCEA at a New Zealand High School, you will automatically receive our Entrance Scholarship for School Leavers, which has a value of up to $15,000 towards tuition fees*.