Gap Year Study Experience at the University of Waikato (NZ)
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About Program
Make your first year of university unforgettable at the University of Waikato through our Gap Year Study Experience program!
Located in Hamilton, New Zealand, you will have the unique opportunity to live as a kiwi, studying one of our unparalleled courses while exploring the wonders of New Zealand!
Our university prides itself on its friendly environment, its student-focused mission and, above all, the academic quality that we provide to our students. We proudly stand on the world stage as a future-focused educational center which prepares key players in global research, and our ranking as one of the best universities on the world reflects that!
One year in Waikato is a life-changing experience!
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Diversity & Inclusion 💙
LGBTQIA+ Support
The Rainbow Staff/Student Alliance is a group for staff and students and provides a forum for networking, discussion and progression of takatāpui and LGBTIQ+ issues.
Neurodivergent Support
Neurodivergent support is housed in our wider Accessibility support at the University of Waikato. They are a small dedicated team, with a strong focus on providing a quality robust service that works for the students who engage with us. Our aim is to provide all students at the University of Waikato chances to succeed academically regardless of whatever impairments they may be experiencing and to have the opportunity to have a positive and engaging student experience.
Accessibility Support
The University of Waikato is committed to providing equity in education and works to ensure that students with impairments have access to all areas of campus life and the student experience. Our Accessibility Service strives to make our University more inclusive and accessible as well as having equity of opportunity for success.
Although registration is welcome at any time, all students with impairments or support needs are encouraged to register with Accessibility Services before coming to University or very early in their studies.
Although registration is welcome at any time, all students with impairments or support needs are encouraged to register with Accessibility Services before coming to University or very early in their studies.
Impact 🌎
Sustainability
The United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) underpin all of our activities as an institution, and serve as a valuable framework for how we're addressing some of the biggest challenges facing humanity through our research, teaching, operations and external engagement. Our aspiration is for both a healthy and connected environment and fair and inclusive communities, acknowledging that neither can exist without each other.
Ethical Impact
The 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings confirm the University of Waikato is making excellent progress when it comes to aligning its research, teaching, campus operations and engagement to the biggest challenges facing the world today.
The University is 92nd out of the 1,591 institutions ranked by THE worldwide, retaining its place in the top 100.
The University is 92nd out of the 1,591 institutions ranked by THE worldwide, retaining its place in the top 100.
Program Highlights
- Live the "kiwi" lifestyle and enjoy some of New Zealand's top destinations! You'll learn soon why millions of people visit our city each year!
- Study in one of the highest ranked universities worldwide! With our sixth consecutive climb in the QS World University Rankings, we are ranked 373 in the world!
- Choose from hundreds of papers taught at the 100 level, perfect for beginning your university studies.
- Our campus culture is friendly and relaxed and with students from over 80 different countries, there’s always an opportunity to learn more about a new culture. Living in our spectacular halls of residence is a great way to make new friends!
