THE UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO, HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND HAMILTON, WAIKATO, THE UNIVERSITY OF The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand International Prospectus – For students choosing to study in 2011 INTERNATIONAL PROSPECTUS PROSPECTUS INTERNATIONAL THERE’S NO STOPPING YOU E KORE E TAEA TE AUKATI I A KOE For students choosing to study in 2011 students choosing For 2011 The University of Waikato Waikato International Private Bag 3105 Phone: +64 7 838 4439 Hamilton 3240 Fax: +64 7 838 4269 New Zealand Email: [email protected] Website: www.waikato.ac.nz Website: www.waikato.ac.nz/international ©The University of Waikato, June 2010. twitter.com/ StudyAbroad http:// _UOW Keep up-to-date up-to-date Keep latest news latest news and events with the with the Find us on uson Find facebook TTH FM Te Timatanga Hou Campus map College Hall TG TT TW TX TL TC TA Orchard Park 194H Te Kohanga Reo TSR Creche MS6 CRC Te Kura Kaupapa MS1 Maori o Toku ‘Station MS3 Mapihi Maurea Cafè’ MS5 B ELT MS4 Unisafe BX ‘Momento’ MS9 MSB UL3 MS8 Library Academy Bennetts Bookshop M 2 RB 1 NIWA Oranga Village Green LAW L TEAH A KP Landcare Student Research The Union SP Cowshed K Student SUB Village Rec S Centre FC1 SRC J Aquatic F G Research FC2 Centre I E CONF Chapel CHSS TRU Student LAIN R D Services Bryant EAS Hall LITB C ITS BL LSL GWSP Find us on iTunes U http://picasaweb. google.com/ Waikato. International 1 Contents 04 20 CHOOSE WAIKATO CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECT Welcome 4 Subjects 20 Why New Zealand? 6 Why Waikato? 8 Our beautiful campus – (65 hectares/160 acres) 9 The University of Waikato 10 Research at Waikato 11 Studying at Waikato 13 Hamilton: student city 15 Campus lifestyle 16 Student centre 18 Tauranga: joining forces in the Bay 19 FAQs What is the Waikato region like? 8 Where can I live and how much does it cost? 114 What research could I get involved in? 11 How much are tuition fees and costs? 118 Is there support for international students? 13 What financial aid/scholarships are available? 120 Can I do a study abroad semester? 14 What are the teaching dates? 123 What is the Hamilton region like? 15 Do I need to be fluent in English? 124 What can I study? 20 What are the entry requirements? 126 Can I learn English? 103 How do I apply? 132 2 THE UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO 62 112 CHOOSE YOUR SCHOOL INFORMATION Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences 64 On-Campus accommodation 114 Faculty of Computing & Mathematical Sciences 72 Fees and features 115 Faculty of Education 78 Off-Campus accommodation 116 Te Piringa - Faculty of Law 86 Estimated tuition fees and costs 2011 118 School of Māori & Pacific Development 90 International scholarships and financial aid 120 Faculty of Science & Engineering 94 Student support 122 Waikato Management School 98 Study to immigrate 122 Waikato Pathways College 102 Teaching and assessment dates 123 Foundation Studies 107 English language requirements 124 Academic entry requirements 126 Glossary of terms 130 Personal information and the Privacy Act 1993 131 The application process 132 Application form 133 The information contained in this prospectus is correct at the time of publication. Our online 2010 Calendar has the most up to date information: http://calendar.waikato.ac.nz This publication uses vegetable based inks and environmentally responsible papers. The cover is printed on Novatech Gloss which is FSC certifi ed and from sustainable and Well Managed Forests. The text is printed on Sumo Gloss and is from Well Managed Forests, manufactured under ISO14001 Environmental Management Systems. The University of Waikato is committed to reducing its environmental footprint. 3 Welcome Kia ora and welcome. As the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Waikato, I am delighted to personally invite you to learn more about this wonderful university, and the opportunities we offer for your international education. You can be assured that the University of Waikato offers excellence in teaching and research. Our qualifications are recognised internationally, our standards are respected throughout the world, our global connections are wide and strong, and our student profile is diverse. The University of Waikato also has a very special character which is linked to our region, the Waikato, and to New Zealand more widely. It is very important to us to ensure our international students achieve a top-quality education. But we also hope they will take the opportunity while they are here to learn about New Zealand culture, values and perspectives and to make many New Zealand friends. We hope their connections with New Zealand will become strong and that even when they return home, these connections will remain active throughout their careers and their lives. Students at Waikato have access to modern, world-class facilities and excellent support services, within each School of Study/Faculty and within Waikato International. We are proud of our campus, which is spread over a large area of beautifully landscaped and park-like grounds and includes extensive sporting and recreational areas. We encourage our international students to take full advantage of all the cultural, sporting and social opportunities offered to them while they are part of our campus community. Many clubs and cultural groups are active on campus, including a variety of international student clubs. By enrolling for a University of Waikato degree, you are assured of an enriching academic experience, which will help you realise your educational, career and life goals. Thank you for considering the University of Waikato for your university studies. We very much look forward to welcoming you to our campus. Professor Roy Crawford Vice-Chancellor CHOOSE WAIKATO THERE’S NO STOPPING YOU E KORE E TAEA TE AUKATI I A KOE 4 THE UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO The University of Waikato showed its strength by being ranked number 1 in New Zealand in 10 subjects in the New Zealand Ministry of Education’s 2006 performance-based research ranking. The rankings reflect the quality of our academic staff and firmly establish Waikato as a top research-led university. The rankings also show that students at Waikato are taught by staff at the global leading edge of their disciplines. Communications, Accounting Journalism and and Finance Media Studies Management, Human Ecology, Resources, Evolution and Industrial Behaviour Relations and Business Music, Literary Arts and Chemistry Other Arts Computer Science, Education Information (Combined University Technology, and College of Information Education Scores) Sciences Molecular, Cellular and Pure and Applied Whole Organism Mathematics Biology CHOOSE WAIKATO 5 Why New Zealand? New Zealand has a worldwide reputation for being a welcoming and safe destination. New Zealanders are renowned for their honesty, friendliness, and openness. While New Zealand is a relatively young country, it has a rich and fascinating history, reflecting both our Māori and European heritage. New Zealand is one of the world’s most affordable English- speaking destinations. We are also one of the most racially tolerant, welcoming all ethnicities and religions. Our proximity to the countries of the South Pacific Islands, Asia and Australia creates a world of opportunities for our students. The nation is modern, sophisticated and technologically advanced. New Zealand lies in the South Pacific to the east of Australia and consists of both the North and South Islands, and a number of smaller islands. New Zealand is an English-speaking country with a population of approximately four million people. The influence of Pacific Island, Asian and European immigrants during recent times has helped shape New Zealand into a vibrant and diverse multicultural society. With a low population density, all New Zealanders and visitors have great access to a wide range of sporting facilities, such as golf courses, and other cultural and recreation centres. New Zealand is world famous for the variety of its beautiful environment. The diverse scenery includes impressive mountainous areas, fertile farmland, as well as beautiful coastlines with stunning sandy beaches. New Zealanders and visitors enjoy the wonderful environment in many ways, ranging from relaxing bush walking and soaking in thermal pools, through to adventurous outdoor activities including hiking, mountaineering, kayaking, etc. Watersports are particularly popular. The climate is the reverse of the northern hemisphere. summer months of December – April are warm, while we do get colder weather in the winter months of July – November. In Hamilton during the summer months, the average maximum temperature ranges between 15-30° Celsius, and in winter 5-15° Celsius. » For more info on New Zealand visit www.newzealand.com 6 THE UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO HERE IN THE CENTRAL NORTH ISLAND, EVERYTHING IS WITHIN REACH Over 20,000 people Onlyy 90 minutes drive come to watch some to NNewew ZZealand’sealand’s of the world’s most llargestargest citcityy means yyouou prestigious universities cacann bbreakfastreakfast at hohomeme row the mighty Waikato aandnd ststillill be in AAucklanduckland River each year. bbeforeefore llunch.unch. Whangarei Just a short drive to two oceans, white sand Auckland Coromandel seaside resorts, and Peninsula world class surfing at Raglan. HAMILTON Tauranga Rotorua Taupo NEW ZEALAND Lake Taupo Gisborne Spectacular landscapes, healthy environment, New Plymouth pleasant climate and sophisticated cities make Mount Ruapehu New Zealand a great place to live and learn. 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