University of Waikato Courses

Candidates making enquiries about the PhD programme need sufficient information to make an informed choice about their study plans. The Graduate Advisor in the appropriate Faculty/School can be approached for initial advice on these matters. Our Staff Profiles are another useful resource.

PhD Regulations

Higher Research Degree Application Process

Applications for the Diploma in Business are open to anyone with University Entrance or its equivalent. For more information, contact our Future Students Team:

When you apply to enrol, select Diploma (Undergraduate) as your qualification.

• IELTS 5.5 (no individual component under 5.0) or equivalent.

For all other tests that we will accept as part of English language proficiency please visit our Entry Requirements page under the Pathways Options tab.

• 32 credits across three University Entrance approved subjects (or equivalent).

Students with a Bachelors degree or equivalent in any discipline are eligible to apply for the Postgraduate Certificate in information Technology.

Applications should be made well in advance of a start in Trimester A (March) or in Trimester C (November).

For enrolment questions, you can email