Hamilton

University of Waikato

怀卡托大学

Waikato charges international fees per qualification rather than per year, and publishes the figure for each one at both 120 and 180 points. Its Master of Engineering is a 120 point, one year degree; its Master of Cyber Security is 180 points over a year and a half.

Why study here

Fees published per qualification

Waikato lists the whole cost of the degree at each point value, which is easier to budget against than a per year figure.

A one year engineering master's

The Master of Engineering is 120 points across one year, taught in Hamilton, with intakes in Trimester A and Trimester B.

Entry requirements

English

IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0

Intakes

Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July)

Programmes

University of Waikato

Master of Engineering

Green List related
NZ$53,640 for 120 points, 2026 estimated 12 months 6.5 IELTS
University of Waikato

Master of Engineering Practice

Green List related
NZ$50,445 for 120 points, 2026 estimated. Also offered at 180 points over 1 to 1.5 years. 12 months 6.5 IELTS