Study in New Zealand (in English) - ISEP Direct
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Take in the natural beauty Hamilton, a city nestled between rolling green hills and New Zealand’s longest river, known for its scenic diversity and myriad of activities available for adventure seekers and outdoor lovers.
• Enroll in top-ranked programs in Business (their Business School is ranked one of the best in the world with the “triple crown” of accreditations: AACSB, EQUIS and AAMBA), Computer Science, Screen and Media Studies, and more.
• Thrive in a supportive environment at a university with small class sizes and an international buddy program to help students connect with Kiwi friends.
• Develop professional skills and lifelong relationships while getting involved in community engagement opportunities such as volunteering or interning for local non-profit organizations.
LIFE ABROAD
Experience the natural and cultural beauty of New Zealand in a close-knit campus environment while surrounded by breath-taking views in a region that is a paradise for biodiversity and thrill-seekers!
LIVE
Develop a lifestyle that balances academic and social life while living in a centrally located residence hall on campus. The small size of the accommodation allows opportunities to foster meaningful relationships with a tight-knit community of peers and residence hall staff.
DINE
Prepare meals in a shared kitchenette, or get out and explore the local food scene by trying local staples like fish and chips, hand pies, and New Zealand lamb kabobs. ISEP Exchange students will receive a meal plan to use in campus facilities. ISEP Direct students can enroll in a meal plan for an additional fee.
EXPERIENCE
Join the International Buddy Program to make friends with Waikato students who can help with navigating life in New Zealand and on campus. Looking to explore outside of campus? The International Student Services Office coordinates many excursions for international students for an additional cost. Visit top attractions such as Hobbiton (The Lord of the Rings movie set), a local marae (Māori meeting grounds), Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, Hamilton Gardens, surf lessons in Raglan, and hiking around the region!
EXPLORE
Soak in the beauty that surrounds Waikato by heading to Raglan Beach to learn how to surf or take a stroll through the picturesque Hamilton Gardens with features spanning multiple eras. Visit ecological wonders just outside of the city to see living dinosaurs at Sanctuary Mountain, or glow worms in the Waitomo caves! Watch a rugby game after class to learn about the haka, a ceremonial Māori dance made world famous by the All Blacks rugby team as their pre-game ritual! Don’t forget to add hiking Wairere Falls to the travel bucket list to see the best views Waikato has to offer.
INTERNSHIP
Earn academic credit while developing invaluable cross-cultural professional skills and hands-on experience through InternNZ, which provides internship opportunities in partnership with The University of Waikato. Opportunities are available in non-profit, corporate, and government organizations for all fields of study. To be eligible, you must have completed one year of university study and plan to commit a total of 180 internship hours, or about 15 hours per week.
VOLUNTEER
Waikato coordinates volunteer opportunities at local non-profits through the campus Employability Plus Programme.
What We Love About the University of Waikato
University of Waikato values being an experiential-learning focused institution that is home to an engaged and tight-knit international community! University of Waikato is the perfect fit for those seeking opportunities in a country with a vast range of easily- accessible outdoor adventures beyond the classroom!
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Course Description
The University of Waikato is an innovative and student-focused university that offers small class sizes with a focus on hands-on learning. Students can choose from courses in any of their seven schools (faculties), with top-ranked programs in Business (their Business School ranked one of the best in the world with the “triple crown” of accreditations: AACSB, EQUIS and AAMBA), Computer Science, Screen and Media studies and Linguistics. Other unique areas of focus include: Architecture and Urban Planning, Law, Maori and Indigenous Studies, and Public Health. The chart below reflects some of the more popular classes ISEP students have taken in past. Use it to get started on planning your own program at U of Waikato.
Credits Earned
Students who complete the program in good standing can expect to earn 60 points.
If you use financial aid, please speak with a qualified financial aid advisor to understand your academic obligations and the requirements for using financial aid.
Sample Classes Available:
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Education |
Engineering |
Law/Criminal Justice |
Mathematics |
Social Sciences |
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Learning and Development Across the Lifespan |
Fluid Mechanics |
Introduction to New Zealand Law and Society |
Practical Data Science |
Social Science Theory and Action |
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Hauarahi Matauranga Māori: Historical and Contemporary Approaches to Māori Education |
Electromagnetics and Machines |
Jurisprudence |
Principles of Probability and Statistics |
Intersectionalities: Identities and Inequalities |
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Te Hononga Tangata Cultural Dimensions of Education |
Design of Smart Systems |
Dispute Resolution |
Differential Equations and Modelling |
Critical Feminism and the Prison State |
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Evidence Based Practice in Māori Education |
Engineering and Business |
Law and Bioethics |
Logic and Computation |
Addressing Precarity: A Global Perspective |
Academics
Other Academic Conditions
Programs are called “qualifications” in New Zealand and a program area of focus is called a “specialization”. Classes are called both “courses” and “papers”. Most papers (classes) are worth 15 points (credits) per semester. Students can expect to spend 10 hours per week attending lectures and required discussions, completing readings and assignments.
University of Waikato follows the Southern Hemisphere calendar. When searching for courses, be sure to search for courses using the correct parameters: A Trimester is February to June; B Trimester is July to November.
If you are considering studying for a full-year in New Zealand, you should consider starting your program at the beginning of UWaikato’s academic year in February.
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