International Diploma

    International Diploma

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    NZD 33,180 / Year

    International Diploma

    About

    The International Diploma offers a direct-entry pathway to the second year of the Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Computer Science (or Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Data Analytics), depending on stream, at the University of Waikato.

    Why study the International Diploma?

    The Diploma is primarily aimed at international students who have completed the equivalent of 32 credits across three University Entrance approved subjects, but have not achieved the equivalence of New Zealand University Entrance.

    Combining the first year of the Bachelor of Business with English language development and a comprehensive programme of academic support and development activities, the Diploma aims to prepare students for successful completion of the Bachelor of Business at the end of three years of study.

    Offered in partnership with the University of Waikato College, the Diploma comprises six papers required for the first year of the Bachelor of Business as well as an academic English paper and an elective. These eight papers are augmented by a comprehensive suite of academic development and support activities designed to meet the learning needs of international students.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    As an international student studying at undergraduate level, you are required to meet English language and academic entry requirements.

    View Entry requirements for undergraduate international students.


    English Language Entry Requirements (Business)

    • IELTS 5.5 (no individual component under 5.0) or equivalent.

    For all other tests that we will accept as part of English language proficiency please visit our Entry Requirements page under the Pathways Options tab.

    Academic Entry Requirements

    • 32 credits across three University Entrance approved subjects (or equivalent).

    English Language Entry Requirements (Computer Science)

    • IELTS 5.5 (no individual component under 5.0) or equivalent.

    For all other tests that we will accept as part of English language proficiency please visit our Entry Requirements page under the Pathways Options tab.

    English Program Requirements

    English language test

    Undergraduate, graduate certificates, and graduate diplomas (all courses except those listed below)

    IELTS (Academic)

    6.0 overall (no band less than 5.5)

    iBT (internet-based) TOEFL

    80 with a score of 21 in writing

    iBT (home-based) TOEFL

    80 with a score of 21 in writing
    Duolingo English Test (DET)
    105
    C2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE))169 and no bands below 162
    Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS)B2 Communicator with 33-37 score per skill
    NCUK English for Academic PurposesMinimum C grade average with no lower than D in all components. Some programmes have additional entry requirements. For further details, visit our dedicated NCUK information page.

    New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL)

    Level 4 (Academic)
    Michigan English Test (formally known as Michigan Language Assessment Battery (MELAB))Minimum score of 54

    Pearson PTE Academic

    Overall score of 50 with no Band less than 42

    Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE)

    II with distinction in all four components

    University of Waikato College

    Successful completion of Level 7 with a B grade in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CAAE) programme

    Fee Information

    International Diploma

    University of Waikato

    University of Waikato

    New Zealand

    New Zealand, Hamilton