University of Waikato

"Located in New Zealand, the University of Waikato was established in 1964. It currently has several affiliations from the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL) and others. The main campus of the university is located in Hamilton. The University of Waikato offers a range of degree and diploma courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Popular courses available here include Applied Digital Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Creative Media, Design, Economics, English, International Management, etc. The research activities of Waikato have also improved, completing various projects in sectors like Āmiomio Aotearoa, TAIAO project, Environment & Planning, Māori & Indigenous, Health & Wellbeing, and others. Some of the attractive facilities available in this university include Health services, Halls of Residence, Disability Support services, Class Representation, Career Development, etc. Every year, the university receives multiple international applications. Currently, it is serving about 12,642 students. The University of Waikato maintains small classrooms with a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. The number of international students in this institute has increased to 2,270. The tuition fees for studying here is not extremely high, but it might be difficult for some people to afford. Currently, it ranges between NZ$11,000 and NZ$40,000. However, the university offers scholarships for supporting the financial conditions of the students. There are multiple scholarships for students in different levels of study, based on their annual income or merit. According to the QS Global World Rankings 2022, this university stands at 373rd. Apart from this, the placement services offered at this university are also impressive. The degree courses are mostly industry-relevant and useful for getting employed easily. It offers courses in five levels providing professional training. Furthermore, the engineering students can start participating in work placements from their degree courses' second and third years. "