The Certificate of University Preparation (CUP) is a one-trimester full-time programme taught at the University of Waikato College on the Hamilton campus.
Why study a CUP?
CUP is for students who don't initially meet the entry requirements for study at a New Zealand university, need additional academic or who left school sometime ago.
This programme will give you the equivalent of University Entrance and will help you transition into degree-level study.
You will take two compulsory and choose two electives from a range of options.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
February 2026
Hamilton Campus
Gate 1, Knighton Road,
HAMILTON,
Hillcrest,
3216, New Zealand
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
November 2025
Hamilton Campus
Gate 1, Knighton Road,
HAMILTON,
Hillcrest,
3216, New Zealand
All applications will be assessed on a case by case basis if you don't meet one of the following entry criteria
When applying please include a statement telling us a bit about yourself and what you would like to do after CUP.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Student experience at the Waikato is rated Highly Satisfiable.
