Colleges in New Zealand

University of Waikato has three campuses: two in New Zealand (Hamilton and Tauranga) and one in China called Zhejiang University City College (ZUCC).Hamilton Campus: The University of Waikato main campus, i.e.; Hamilton Campus is located in the vibrant, multicultural city of Hamilton, with outdoor activities, shopping malls and eateries only a short drive away. Students can find everything they need and more, including state of the art Student Centre, sporting facilities, cafes, shops and ample parking.Tauranga Campus: Tauranga campus is located in the heart of Tauranga city, just a short drive to the golden beaches of Mount Maunganui. It offers a modern, multipurpose space that features communal study spaces, a 24-hour computer lab, library, central atrium, lecture theatre and classrooms, open courtyard, and a cafe. Free Wi-Fi is available to all students on campus.Zhejiang University City College (ZUCC): University of Waikato partnered with Zhejiang University City College (ZUCC) in Hangzhou China, which has led to the launch of a new joint institute. This will help ZUCC students to pursue their degree studies in China and receive a degree from both universities.

University of Waikato as well as University of Auckland are not just two top universities in New Zealand, but also a part of the top 250 universities in the world. When it comes to courses of engineering, both the universities are globally recognised for the same. Students can refer to the table below for the comparison of the two universities on the basis of a few parameters:ParametersUniversity of WaikatoUniversity of AucklandQS World University Rankings 2024: Best Global Universities 2024#250#68QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023: Engineering & TechnologyNA#141Tuition FeeINR 17 L - 21 LINR 20 L - 25 LAcceptance Rate72%65%English Language Proficiency Score RequirementsIELTS: 6.0 & AbovePTE: 46 - 50TOEFL: 80 & AboveIELTS: 6 - 6.5PTE: 50 - 58TOEFL: 80 - 90On the basis of rankings, the University of Auckland has an upper hand. However, it requires higher tuition fees as well as English proficiency exam scores from international students. Also, its acceptance rate is a bit lower than the University of Waikato's. Thus, applicants must consider all the parameters before making a decision.