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Welcome to our May 2025 eUpdate for our valued partners across the globe.
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2026 Closure Date for Master of Nursing applications |
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The Division of Health have advised that applications for the Master of Nursing Practice will close on Saturday 31 May for A trimester (February) 2026 intake.
As there are limited placements for the Nursing programme, we ask that you advise your applicants for A trimester (February) 2026 to complete the Nursing Selection Process and meet any outstanding conditions outlined in their offer by close of business on 13 June 2025.
This is to ensure students are well prepared to start in February 2026. |
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Information for July 2025 intake |
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B Trimester 2025 closing dates for new applications |
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The deadline to submit new applications for B trimester (July) intake is Friday 23 May 2025. This ensures our Admissions team has sufficient time to process applications for students to apply for visas.
The Admissions Office will continue processing requests for students who they believe will receive a visa in sufficient time to arrive on campus, or who are already in New Zealand. |
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Pre-arrival checklist for B2025 |
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The pre-arrival checklist for B trimester is now live on our website providing detailed information for newly arriving international students. We strongly recommend that you send this checklist to your students and encourage them to read it. |
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Master of Pharmacy Practice |
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The University of Waikato is proud to launch New Zealand’s first graduate-entry pharmacy programme: the Master of Pharmacy Practice (MPharmPrac). This innovative two-year, 240-point master's degree offers an accelerated pathway for students with a relevant bachelor's degree to become registered pharmacists. Designed to address the pharmacy workforce shortage in Aotearoa New Zealand, the programme combines rigorous academic learning with extensive practical experience.
Students will undertake supervised practice across community, primary care, and hospital settings, providing real-world experience under the guidance of clinical academic pharmacists.
At the end of the programme, applicants will be able to undertake culturally and clinically safe practice with expertise across New Zealand and will be eligible to apply for registration as an Intern Pharmacist with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand | Te Pou Whakamana Kaimatū o Aotearoa. After completing and passing the Intern Training Programme, graduates will be eligible to apply for registration as a Pharmacist.
The applications for international students are now open. As spaces are limited, the deadline for applications will be 31 September 2025 for 2026. This qualification will be available for a February intake only. |
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Master of Management - Marketing |
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A reminder to agents that the University is launching a new specialisation - the Master of Management – Marketing. This qualification will be available in Tauranga only and will be offered in both A and B trimesters and is a 180-point conversion masters offered over 12 months.
To encourage enrolments into this qualification, we will again be offering a NZD$5,000 early bird discount for students who pay by 13 December 2025 for A trimester and 22 May 2026 for B trimester.
We will be sending out information on this new qualification very soon so in the meantime, if you have any questions, please see our qual page or speak to your Waikato contact person. |
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The University of Waikato recently celebrated the academic accomplishments of its graduates during the 2025 graduation ceremonies held at The Pā on the Hamilton campus and the Tauranga campus.
Graduation day at the University of Waikato was a heartfelt celebration, brimming with emotions, music, and shared joy. Graduates, surrounded by family, friends, and supporters, walked across the stage to receive their hard-earned qualifications, marking the culmination of years of dedication and hard work. Families and friends from around the world participated, both in person and via livestream, marking this significant milestone in the graduates' academic journeys.
We sincerely appreciate your unwavering support of our international students throughout their academic journeys, enabling their success and growth. |
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We are pleased to introduce our new TAP ambassadors who hail from diverse backgrounds and are eager to share their unique experiences with prospective students worldwide.
Our latest cohort of TAP Ambassadors brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to the programme. They are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all prospective students. - Mahi from India studying Master of Psychology
- Yake from China studying BA Accounting/Business
- Nikita from Sri Lanka studying Bachelor of Design Media Design
- Joy from Malaysia studying Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
Prospective students can connect with our TAP Ambassadors through the TAP platform, where they can engage in live chats, attend virtual events, and explore content created by the ambassadors. Please encourage your prospective students to chat with them to gain first-hand knowledge about student life and the student experience at the University of Waikato and in New Zealand. |
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Reminder - 2025 Open Days |
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We will be holding open days on our Hamilton and Tauranga campuses in May and June. If any of your New Zealand based students are interested in studying with us, please encourage them to register and attend.
This event is a great opportunity for prospective students and their families to be introduced to the University of Waikato and discover what we can offer by spending a day on campus, exploring study options, chatting to our staff and students and get a taste of student life. Visitors will be able to take campus and accommodation tours, attend information sessions and learn about scholarships and student support. Students, parents and agents are all welcome.
You can find more information on Open Days here. |
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Holidays and important dates |
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King's Birthday - Monday 2 June
In New Zealand, King's Birthday public holiday is celebrated on the first Monday of June.
The University will be closed to observe the public holiday. |
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Eid al-Adha - Friday 6 June - Tuesday 10 June
Eid ul-Adha marks the culmination of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. After the prayers, Muslims usually spend time with family and friends, exchanging greetings and gifts. |
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