About the University

• Established in 1964 in Hamilton in the middle of NZ’s North Island.
• Traditional, medium-sized university with 12,500 students including 2,500 international students from 80+ different nations.
• University of Waikato’s Management School is triple crown accredited by AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA – an honor held by only 100 business schools worldwide.
• New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is a Waikato alum!

Courses

Courses are available in the below disciplines. Click on the Find Courses button to view all available courses (called ‘papers’ in New Zealand). Students enroll in 3-4 papers per semester for 45-75 Waikato credits, which usually transfers as 12-16 U.S. semester credits.

Academic Departments and Schools at the University of Waikato are divided into seven academic divisions: Arts, Social Sciences and Law, Computing and Mathematical Sciences, Health, Sport and Human Performance, Education, Māori and Indigenous Studies, Science and Engineering, and Management.

Internships

TEAN students have the opportunity to complete an internship during their semester in addition to taking 2-3 other classes. Open to all majors, internship placements are available at non-profit organizations, as well as in the corporate and government sectors, and consist of 15 internship hours across 2-3 days each week (180 hours total) that equals 15 Waikato credits, or 3-4 U.S. credits. If interested in interning, you will enroll in 2-3 other classes in addition to the internship course.

Research

Students studying sciences who are in their third year or higher can take a specialized, research-focused science course: SCIEN301 for group projects or SCIEN313 for individual undergraduate research projects. There are several group projects run each semester or you can choose your own research topic (subject to approval), working with expert faculty in fields such as animal behavior, chemistry, coastal processes, earth science, ecology and biodiversity, environmental sciences, hydrology, and more.

Some projects may require specific knowledge or experience with instruments or research methods. Ask your TEAN Program Manager for more information.

Eligibility

• 2.5 GPA. Students with a lower GPA are encouraged to apply and may be admitted on a case-by-case basis.
• Minimum sophomore standing at a four-year institution at the time of participation.

ACTIVITIES/IMMERSION

Our local staff organize various activities throughout the semester to help immerse you in the local culture. Each semester includes a minimum of three cultural activities or events, and two coffee catch-ups where you can connect with your Program Manager and other TEAN students. These are all included in your program price! If you have a specific interest or hobby, your Hamilton-based Resident Director can also point you in the right direction.

In addition to the TEAN events, our local team sends out frequent emails letting you know what is happening in Hamilton and throughout the country – ranging from community events to music festivals – so you can make the most of your time in New Zealand.

Application Deadlines

TEAN has a rolling admissions process. We recommend submitting your application anytime from June for Spring applications, and from January for Fall applications. Late applications may be considered. Contact TEAN if the application deadline has passed.

Fall 2021*

*These dates are tentative. Final dates will be released closer to departure.

Spring 2021

This program not running for Spring 2021. Please check back for future available terms.