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University of Waikato, Hamilton (New Zealand)

Founding:
1964

Number of Students:
Total: 14500
International Students: 2000

Academic year:
The student year is divided into two semesters.

First semester: January - June
Second semester: July - October

Summer school takes place in January and February.

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Description of the University of Waikato
The University of Waikato is the most modern university in New Zealand, and was recognized and awarded prizes by the Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) for its research quality in Accounting and Finance, Chemistry, Communications, Journalism and Media Studies, Computer Science, Management, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, International Business and other Business; Molecular, Cellular and Whole Organism Biology, and Pure and Applied Mathematics. The university values its international students and therefore established the International Center to assist them in dealing with all sorts of problems and inquiries. From the initial airport pick-up to orientation, academics, finance, and advice. In addition, one can join many clubs, such as the Rugby club, Unicol Soccer, Campus Netbamore. For students with different interests, there are the more culture-oriented or political organizations offered. That being mentioned, there is something for everyone.

Homepage of the University of Waikato


Location of the University of Waikato
The University of Waikato's main campus lies in Hamilton, four kilometers away from the city center, Hillcrest. 68 hectares in size, it is the largest campus in New Zealand with sport fields, and quiet spots to take a walk or have a picnic. The university's Recreation Center offers students sport and free-time activities. The WEL Energy Trust Academy of Performing Arts, is a modern complex for visual and performing arts. The campus also has a health center, pharmacy, and a travel agency. The second largest campus in Tauranga lies in the Bay of Plenty region, in the Bongard Center, and the third, Auckland, houses the Language Institute.

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City Profile Hamilton
Hamilton is situated on the New Zealand´s northern island and is the administrative centre of the Waikato region. The 130.000 inhabitants are multicultural with the majority coming originally from Europe. Auckland, a municipal area on the northern island with more than 1,3 million inhabitants, lies only 129 kilometers away. In the vicinity, you can find beaches suitable for surfing, large woods, caves and lakes such as Lake Karapiro or thermal springs, for instance in Rotorua. Thus, the choices for spare time activities are almost unlimited. You can even go skiing in the northern island´s mountains. In addition, sports like motorsports, cricket or rugby are very popular. Rugby is being played in the large municipal Waikato stadium. The weather is very inviting for outdoor activities since the climate is temperate, but sometimes humid; summers are warm and winters mild, and it usually does not snow. Hamilton has many cultural offerings as well: small art galleries and museums such as the “Waikato Museum of Art and Culture”. Several cafés, pubs and restaurants create a vibrant nightlife atmosphere, and the city organizes regular events, for instance the “Balloon over Waikato” festival with 100.000 visitors per year or the “National Agricultural Fieldays”, the biggest agricultural fair of the southern hemisphere. Most popular amongst tourists are the “Hamilton Gardens”, a spacious park where different country-specific gardens being presented.

Homepage of the City of Hamilton


Degreetypes
Links to general course overviews:

Catalogue of Papers University of Waikato



 Semester

Courses / Degrees:

Undergraduate (z.B. Bachelor)

Postgraduate (z.B. Master)




Accomodation of the University of Waikato
Campus dorms

At the University of Waikato, there are three different student dormitories directly on campus.

At "College Hall", "Student Village", and "Bryant Hall" there are fully-furnished single rooms available with internet and telephone access. There are also computer rooms available for all tenants. Bathrooms are shared, and for the single-room option, one can receive a meal plan including three meals per day. The meal plan is included in the rent.

Price:
NZ$ 185 per week
NZ$ 300 deposit
NZ$ 146 yearly charge for bed-cleaning

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Campus apartments

On the University of Waikato's campus, "Orchard Park" apartments offers accomodation for students.

The apartments have four to seven bedrooms, and are fully-furnished. The bathroom, living room and kitchen is shared. As an option, one can request internet and telephone connections. Meals must be organized on one's own.

Price:
NZ$ 90 to NZ$ 105 per week, depending on type of apartment
NZ$ 300 deposit
NZ$ 146 yearly charge for bed-cleaning.

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Private apartment / hotel

Private residence during time of study at the University of Waikato must be organized on one's own. Of course, it may be that this type of housing may be more expensive than university accomodation. One should also inform one's self about any hidden costs such as deposits, additional electricity costs, and acquaint one's self with the rent agreements.

University of Waikato's price:
NZ$ 120 to NZ$ 200 per week, plus additional costs, for example telephone, internet, and electricity

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Homestay

Accommodation with a host family is ideal for those who would like to experience New Zealand lifestyle first-hand and speak English constantly. Host families are normally very interested in supporting their students and do a lot to make sure that they feel comfortable. The guest is usually accepted as a part of the family, has his or her own room, and eats with the family.

If you are interested in residing with an New Zealand family, you should familiarize yourself with certain living and house and rules.

Price:
NZ$ 182 per week, including meals, electricity, and wash
NZ$ 300 deposit

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Accommodation can vary depending on type of course of study. A more detailed description can be found on the individual school-subject brochures. We can not guarantee the exact tuition program charges and acoomodation possibilities.

Despite the careful gathering and compilation of information, College-Contact.com does not guarantee that the information stated above is correct.


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