International applicants must demonstrate secondary education results equivalent to:
A high school completion certificate (e.g., Year 12) with satisfactory grades; specific thresholds vary by qualification system (e.g., GPA percentage, credits in subjects, etc.). University of Waikato College
Typical English proficiency requirement (depending on intake/course structure):
Standard programme: IELTS around 5.5 (with no band less than 5.0) or equivalent.
Accelerated option: usually IELTS 5.5 with minimum band scores applicable (e.g., 5.5 in Writing and at least one other band) or equivalent. University of Waikato
???? Final acceptance is subject to approval by the University of Waikato College Director.
Once you have successfully completed the Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies (Foundation Studies programme), you will be able to begin an undergraduate degree at the University of Waikato.
Compulsory subjects:
English for Foundation Studies 2
Academic Essentials
Elective subjects (choose two):
Arts
Biology
Business Financials
Business Studies
Calculus
Chemistry
Critical Thought
Health
Mathematics and Statistics
Physics
Science
Social Sciences
Qualification Title: Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies
Note – Not all electives are offered each trimester
Courses delivered by Navitas NZ Limited on behalf of the University of Waikato
NZD$600/YEAR
