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University of Waikato

Hamilton, New Zealand — cited Information Technology programmeReviewed 22 October 2026

Waikato's Hamilton-based Master of Information Technology includes supervised industry-project experience and has entry pathways with different point totals.

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Waikato's Hamilton-based Master of Information Technology includes supervised industry-project experience and has entry pathways with different point totals. The programme was developed within the Auckland ICT Graduate School collaboration, but a Waikato offer and fee must not be mistaken for a University of Auckland offer or campus allocation.

Selected programme examples

  1. Master of Information Technology — 180-point route
  2. Master of Information Technology — 120-point advanced pathway
  3. Master of Information Technology — 240-point conversion pathway
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Academic eligibility

  • The 2027 prospectus describes the relevant-degree route as normally requiring computing-related bachelor's study, a B average in 75 points at 300 level and at least 45 relevant computing points.
  • Advanced and conversion entry have different prerequisites; confirm the approved 120-, 180- or 240-point route after transcript assessment.
  • The prospectus's domestic fees are not used here.

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Language requirements

  • The postgraduate English policy gives IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, or listed alternatives, for standard postgraduate entry.
  • Higher or programme-specific requirements can apply elsewhere.

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Study intakes

  • The course page lists March/July for the 120- and 180-point routes, and March/November for the 240-point route.
  • A pathway's point total affects both intake and duration; not every applicant can choose every start.

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Application deadlines

  • Waikato processes international applications on an ongoing basis, allowing for visa processing rather than applying the calendar's domestic deadlines.
  • Confirm the selected 2027 course's availability.
  • Scholarship deadlines are separate and may be earlier; the India award webpage and PDF differ for the B-trimester cutoff.

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International tuition

  • The year-labelled 2027 international schedule estimates NZD 48,510 per 120 points, NZD 72,765 for 180 points, or NZD 97,020 for 240 points for Information Technology.
  • These are route/load-specific tuition estimates, not interchangeable annual prices.
  • The undated course page displays slightly different estimates; request an offer-specific quotation.

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Scholarships & funding

  • The 2027 India-specific Vice-Chancellor's International Excellence regulations cap postgraduate support at NZD 10,000, despite the webpage's broader 'up to 15,000' headline.
  • Offer, B+-equivalent performance and other rules apply.
  • For B trimester the webpage says 15 May while the PDF says 31 May; use the earlier date for planning and obtain written clarification.

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What can international students study at University of Waikato?

Selected programme options include Master of Information Technology — 180-point route, Master of Information Technology — 120-point advanced pathway, Master of Information Technology — 240-point conversion pathway. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for University of Waikato?

The 2027 prospectus describes the relevant-degree route as normally requiring computing-related bachelor's study, a B average in 75 points at 300 level and at least 45 relevant computing points. Advanced and conversion entry have different prerequisites; confirm the approved 120-, 180- or 240-point route after transcript assessment. The prospectus's domestic fees are not used here. The postgraduate English policy gives IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, or listed alternatives, for standard postgraduate entry. Higher or programme-specific requirements can apply elsewhere.

How much are international tuition fees at University of Waikato?

The year-labelled 2027 international schedule estimates NZD 48,510 per 120 points, NZD 72,765 for 180 points, or NZD 97,020 for 240 points for Information Technology. These are route/load-specific tuition estimates, not interchangeable annual prices. The undated course page displays slightly different estimates; request an offer-specific quotation. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for University of Waikato?

Waikato processes international applications on an ongoing basis, allowing for visa processing rather than applying the calendar's domestic deadlines. Confirm the selected 2027 course's availability. Scholarship deadlines are separate and may be earlier; the India award webpage and PDF differ for the B-trimester cutoff. The course page lists March/July for the 120- and 180-point routes, and March/November for the 240-point route. A pathway's point total affects both intake and duration; not every applicant can choose every start. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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