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Foundation Studies The application process INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS If you are an international student, you will need to apply to enrol using an International Student Application form at the end of this prospectus, or apply online at www.waikato.ac.nz/enrol/ate.shtml Please note: Holders of New Zealand, or Australian passports, or New Zealand Permanent Residents (PR) are not considered to be international students. Enrolment Office, The Gateway Building The University of Waikato Private Bag 3105, Hamilton 3240 New Zealand Phone: +64 7 838 4176 Fax: +64 7 838 4370
USING THE FOUNDATION STUDIES PROGRAMME FOR ADMISSION TO DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Enclose or forward an original or *verified copy of your high school academic results for each year of study, your high school graduation certificate (if applicable), a verified copy of your passport, evidence of your English language ability (an original copy of IELTS or TOEFL results), and a one-page handwritten student statement.
To gain a university entrance qualification, you must successfully complete the Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies by passing all eight papers. This University entrance qualification is recognised by all New Zealand Universities and is widely accepted by Australian Universities.
Applicants who are citizens of the PR China are required to provide original notarised documents. Courier (TNT, DHL, EMS, etc) or post your application form and these documents to the Enrolment Office.
You must also meet the minimum English language requirement for undergraduate study. Students who gain a B grade in the University of Waikato English for Foundation Studies papers will be considered to have met this requirement for admission to most Bachelor degrees.
* A verified copy is a photocopy of a document signed by someone of suitable standing, such as a Justice of the Peace, Notary Public or Solicitor. The person must have seen the original document and checked that the photocopy is a genuine and unaltered copy. The person must officially stamp, sign and date the copy.
Admission is guaranteed to University of Waikato Bachelor degrees provided you gain the following grades.
Bachelor of Arts At least a C grade in each paper. Bachelor of Business Analysis: An overall B grade average including at least a B grade in Calculus for Foundation Studies or Statistics for Foundation Studies, and at least a C grade in every other paper.
Bachelor of Communication Studies A minimum overall B grade average, with no less than a C grade in each paper.
Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design Applicants are considered on a case-by-case basis. Students will need at least a C grade in each paper and must also provide a portfolio as specified by the Faculty of Computing & Mathematical Sciences.
Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences An overall B grade average including a B grade in Calculus for Foundation Studies or Statistics for Foundation Studies and at least a C in every other paper.
Bachelor of Electronic Commerce An overall B grade average including a B grade in Calculus for Foundation Studies or Statistics for Foundation Studies and at least a C grade in every other paper.
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