University of Waikato

Hamilton, North Island, New Zealand

A public university in Hamilton, founded in 1964, where 2,500 students come from abroad.

Ranking: #293 in the world · QS World University Rankings · 2026
Programs: 430 — 136 Bachelor's · 294 Master's
Tuition from: NZ$8,036 — a year · Master's
International students: 2,500
Founded: 1964
Master's tuition: NZ$8,036 to NZ$93,540 a year (156 programs)
Bachelor's tuition: NZ$36,990 to NZ$48,345 a year (136 programs)
First year for a Master's: NZ$29,836 (≈ NPR 24.1 lakh) — tuition, living costs, health cover, books and supplies
First year for a Bachelor's: NZ$58,790 (≈ NPR 47.5 lakh) — tuition, living costs, health cover, books and supplies
Intakes (typical): March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November
Work after a Master's: 3 years — Post Study Work Visa
Work after a Bachelor's: 3 years — Post Study Work Visa
Work while studying: 25 hours a week — Student visa

Programs at University of Waikato

430 programs: 294 postgraduate and 136 undergraduate.