Vice Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship at University of Waikato

The University of Waikato is a public research university in Hamilton, New Zealand established in 1964. The university is an internationally recognized institute and currently ranks at the 331^st position in QS World University Rankings 2023.

Why choose to study at the University of Waikato? The University of Waikato harbors a mission to combine the creation of knowledge through research, scholarship, and creative works with the dissemination of knowledge through teaching, publication, and performance. The university is committed to delivering world-class education.

Application Deadline:  Applications for 2022 and 2023 can be submitted at any time.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: University of Waikato
• Department: NA
• Course Level: Undergraduate or Postgraduate Taught
• Award: NZD$15,000
• Number of Awards: NA
• Access Mode: Online
• Nationality: International
• The award can be taken in New Zealand.
  

  How to Apply

  • How to Apply: Students can log in to the university portal and apply for admission. All eligible applicants will be considered.
  • Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university:
  • CV
  • Three reference letters (at least two academics)
  • Copies of official academic transcripts
  • Copy of Masters thesis if this is available in English
  • Admission Requirements: The applicants must meet the course-specific requirements of the university.
  • Language Requirement: The students must submit scores on the following English language proficiency tests:
  • IELTS(Academic) – 6.5 overall (no band less than 6.0)
  • iBT (internet-based) TOEFL – 90 with a score of 21 in writing
  • iBT (home-based) TOEFL – 90 with a score of 21 in writing
  • C1 Advanced (formally known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)) – 176 and no bands below 169
  • C2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)) – 176 and no bands below 169
  • Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS) – C1 Expert with an overall high pass and no less than a pass in each skill
  • Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS) – C2 Mastery with an overall pass and no less than a pass in each skill
  • New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) – Level 5 (Academic)
  • Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) – Minimum score of 85
  • Pearson PTE Academic
  • 58 and no PTE communicative skills below 50
  • Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE)
  • III with a pass in all four components
  • University of Waikato College
  • Successful completion of Level 8 with a B grade average in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic (CAAE) program

  Benefits

  Successful applicants who demonstrate excellent academic achievements will be awarded up to NZD$15,000 by the University of Waikato for their education cost.