University of Waikato College

University of Waikato College This is the official page for University of Waikato College (UWC) at the University of Waikato. Our services are divided into 4 distinct strands:
1.

University of Waikato College is based primarily in the LAIN and EAS buildings at the University of Waikato. We provide a wide range of services for both international and domestic students. Academic/General English Programmes
2. Foundation
3. International Diplomas
4. IELTS Testing

English language
UWC offers Academic English for students preparing for university or tertiary study in an English

-speaking university. The General English programme offers an exciting opportunity for people from around the world to learn everyday English and prepares students going into Academic English. We can also offer customized programmes to groups. Foundation
The Foundation Studies Programme is a pre-degree programme specifically designed to prepare international high-school graduates for degree study, where English is an additional language. The Certificate in University Preparation programme (CUP) is for students who have not met University Entrance or who need additional academic preparation. International Diploma
The International Diploma in Business or Computer Science enables students to progress into year two of the Bachelor of Business or Computer Science or Science at Waikato. A comprehensive programme of academic support and development activities ensures you are well prepared to complete a Bachelor of Business in three years of study. The Diploma in Postgraduate Preparation-Pre-Masters enables you to obtain the English language, academic literacy, and personal and professional skills you need to progress to postgraduate studies at University of Waikato’s Triple Crown accredited business school. IELTS - International English Language Testing System
IELTS assesses the language ability of candidates IELTS covers all four language skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking, and is offered in two test formats - Academic and General Training. Tests are offered in both Hamilton and Tauranga.

28/05/2026

From passion to purpose 🇳🇿🏉

Taisei shares how his love for rugby set him on a path to New Zealand.

As an English language student, Taisei highlights the value of New Zealand’s multicultural environment, where diversity is truly lived on campus. For him, one of the most rewarding aspects has been the opportunity to connect and interact with local students, building both language skills and lifelong friendships.

The University of Waikato Navitas

It was a pleasure to welcome Mr Mizuochi from Tokyo Seitoku University in Japan to The University of Waikato and Univers...
28/05/2026

It was a pleasure to welcome Mr Mizuochi from Tokyo Seitoku University in Japan to The University of Waikato and University of Waikato College this week! 🇯🇵😊
We’re thrilled to be preparing for their very first group of students to study English with us on our beautiful campus 🌿📚
We look forward to building a strong partnership and can’t wait to meet the students soon—an exciting journey ahead! ✈️✨ Navitas

We are at The University of Waikato Open Day in Hamilton today. It's a beautiful, sunny day - perfect for welcoming our ...
22/05/2026

We are at The University of Waikato Open Day in Hamilton today. It's a beautiful, sunny day - perfect for welcoming our learners from across the region. The College offers pathways and foundation studies for both domestic and international learners to help start their journey at the university. Come say hello if you are on campus.

Navitas

Some of the Waikato College students from Japan 🇯🇵 had an amazing time today visiting Te Kura Toi - School of Arts - Uni...
19/05/2026

Some of the Waikato College students from Japan 🇯🇵 had an amazing time today visiting Te Kura Toi - School of Arts - University of Waikato for a Japanese language tutorial! 🇯🇵📚 It was a fantastic opportunity to meet with Waikato mainstream students and share Japanese culture.

A huge thank you to Dr Keiko Umeda and her second-year Japanese students for giving our group such a warm and friendly welcome 😊✨ Your energy and enthusiasm made the experience extra special—and it’s safe to say our students left with big smiles! 🥰 🇯🇵🇳🇿 The University of Waikato Navitas

Last week, we welcomed ten agent partners from China to our College. They were visiting The University of Waikato as par...
18/05/2026

Last week, we welcomed ten agent partners from China to our College. They were visiting The University of Waikato as part of an Education New Zealand familiarisation visit. Our partners also visited the Hamilton Night Market on campus along with our Student Ambassador, Isabella.

Study with New Zealand Navitas

Pink Shirt Day 2026! 🩷  Today at Waikato College, we proudly wore PINK to stand together against bullying and celebrate ...
15/05/2026

Pink Shirt Day 2026! 🩷 Today at Waikato College, we proudly wore PINK to stand together against bullying and celebrate kindness, inclusion and respect for everyone in our community. A big thank you to our students and staff for helping create a safe and supportive environment where everyone feels they belong!🩷🩷🩷 The University of Waikato Navitas

14/05/2026

Hear from our new Student Ambassador Azhar Khan.

Azhar studied the Diploma in Postgraduate Preparation and is currently enrolled at The University of Waikato for his Master of Management specialising in Supply Chain Management.

14/05/2026

Hear from our new Student Ambassador - Isabella.

Isabella studied the Diploma in Postgraduate Preparation at University of Waikato College and is now pursuing her Master of Management at The University of Waikato.

Navitas

Last week, we hosted our wonderful agent partners from Vietnam and Cambodia along with colleagues from Navitas. Our visi...
11/05/2026

Last week, we hosted our wonderful agent partners from Vietnam and Cambodia along with colleagues from Navitas. Our visitors got a glimpse of what the Mighty Waikato has to offer, with a trip to Waitomo Caves and Marakopa Falls, followed by a visit to The University of Waikato Hamilton campus.

One of the highlights for our partners was hearing from our Vietnamese and Cambodian students about their experience of living and studying in Hamilton. Students are at the heart of everything we do, and it shows in the success we have of ensuring students pathway into the programme of their choice. And we really turned on the weather for them too, which is no easy task.

We have two new Student Ambassadors joining the College -Isabella and Azhar. Isabella and Azhar completed their Diploma ...
06/05/2026

We have two new Student Ambassadors joining the College -Isabella and Azhar. Isabella and Azhar completed their Diploma in Postgraduate Preparation at UWC and are now pursuing their Master of Management at the University. Welcome back to the College, Isabella and Azhar.

Address

The University Of Waikato, Gate 1 Knighton Road
Hamilton
3240

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+6478585600

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