Study Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies (Standard) at The University of Waikato in New Zealand, School of Graduate Research

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies is an international pathway programme, offered by the University of Waikato College, for students who have completed high school but have not met the academic entry requirements for entry into degree study.This Foundation Studies programme is for international students that have not met the academic entry for undergraduate study. Papers in this programme will teach you skills for successful tertiary study within New Zealand.The programme includes compulsory English language and electives across a range of study areas. Classes include New Zealand students to encourage international students to improve their English and make New Zealand friends.If you are an international student who is not currently in New Zealand, you can start this programme online until you are able to join us on campus in New Zealand.

Which department am I in?

School of Graduate Research

Study options

Full Time (2 Trimesters)

Tuition fees

NZ$26,754.00 (US$ 15,959) per year

Late Enrolment Charges - 100

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

March 2026

Venue

Hamilton Campus

Gate 1, Knighton Road,

HAMILTON,

Hillcrest,

3216, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (2 Trimesters)

Tuition fees

NZ$26,754.00 (US$ 15,959) per year

Late Enrolment Charges - 100

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

November 2026

Venue

Hamilton Campus

Gate 1, Knighton Road,

HAMILTON,

Hillcrest,

3216, North Island, New Zealand

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Entry requirements

For international students

To be eligible for PhD or Higher Degree study you must have completed a Bachelor with Honours or a Masters degree, which has a significant research component. A research component must be a thesis, dissertation, or research project which makes up at least 25% of one years study of your entry qualification. Research methods papers are not counted as a research component.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.