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  • Locations: Hamilton, New Zealand
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: ISEP 
  • Restrictions: MSU applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2027 03/01/2027 04/01/2027 TBA TBA
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Program Type: ISEP Direct Language of Instruction: English
Housing Options: Homestay, On Campus Minimum Class Elligibility: Sophomore
Click here for a definition of this term Non-MSU student: No Program Inactive: No
Subjects Available: Anthropology, Arts/Visual Arts, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Chinese, Computer Science, Culture Courses, Ecology, Economics, Education, Engineering, English (Literature), Environmental Science, Film, French, Geography, German, Graphic Design, History, Hospitality/Tourism Studies, Japanese, Mathematics, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Spanish, Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies Click here for a definition of this term Pre-Session Language: No
Competitive Program: Check ISEP's Chance of Placement
Program Description:
ISEP Direct New Zealand
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! 

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! 

LEARN MORE 
Visit the Program Page for Study in New Zealand to learn more. 

GET STARTED 
You can meet with the ISEP Coordinator at your home campus or speak with an ISEP Student Services Officer, who will guide you through the application process, pre-departure, your time abroad, and your return. To connect with ISEP, visit our website. 

  


The University of Waikato is an innovative and student-focused university that offers small class sizes and a friendly, welcoming student community. Our orientation week will make you feel right at home and the international buddy program offers the opportunity to make Kiwi friends and travel around New Zealand. You can choose from courses in any of our seven faculties, with top-ranked programs in business, computer science, screen and media studies and linguistics.