Webinars and virtual events
Connect with the University of Waikato! Explore upcoming webinars and virtual events for international students.
Upcoming webinars
Want to know more about your study options and student life at the University of Waikato?
Register now for one of our upcoming webinars for international students — choose a session that suits you best! Register now to secure your spot!
4:00-5:00 pm NZST, 21st August 2025
Join our team of incredible student ambassadors, hailing from all over the world, as they present their unique insight into life at the University of Waikato. They share information including tips on scholarships, internships, cost of living in New Zealand, as well as on-campus societies, events and groups.
This is your chance to hear it from a student's perspective.
4:00 - 5:00 pm NZST, 4th September 2025
Join us for an exclusive presentation on the variety of accommodation options available to international students at the University of Waikato.
Past webinars
Missed one of our previous webinars? No problem, watch in your own time by viewing the recording.
4pm NZST, 7th May 2025
Join us for an exclusive presentation on the variety of accommodation options available to international students at the University of Waikato.
6pm NZST, 14 November 2024
Join Dr Nathan Cooper and colleagues from across the University to learn about our Bachelor and Masters of Laws degree programmes. Dr Cooper will cover detailed information about the qualifications including exciting post-study work opportunities in New Zealand and beyond.
6pm NZST, 22 August 2024
Unlock your potential with the new Bachelor of Business at Waikato. Real-world learning experiences, academic excellence, and flexible study options. Join our academics to learn more.
6pm NZST, 12 September 2023
Exciting panelist lineup to discuss the support services available to our international students in career development, internship opportunities, and wider industry connections the university enjoys.
4pm NZST, 20 August 2024
Join Jason Matangi, our Director of Global Engagement, and Program lead Pavitra Ramaswamy to discuss our popular and in-demand Master of Business and Management qualification. This is your chance to put your questions to our Management School and learn more about the course and the exciting career and post-study work opportunities.
6pm NZST, 28 November 2023
Join Vimal Kumar about our exciting and in demand programme: Master of Cyber Security. Vimal will cover detailed information about the qualification, including exciting post-study work opportunities in New Zealand and beyond with our leading industry connections.
4pm NZST, 30th Apr 2025
Join our Global Engagement Director Jason Matangi from the Waikato Management School and colleagues from across the University to learn about our Master of Digital Business degree programme. Jason will cover detailed information about the qualifications including exciting post-study work opportunities in New Zealand and beyond.
6pm NZST, 16th Apr 2025
Our Industry Engagement Manager and AGS Developer Dr Alvin Yeo presents this informative session discussing our Master of Information Technology programme along with Head of School David Bainbridge.
6pm NZST, 26 August 2024
This internationally recognised master's degree will prepare you to launch a professional career in accounting after just 12 months of study. Start your academic journey towards becoming a Chartered Accountant by joining our webinar.
6pm NZST, 5 November 2024
Join Dr Dianne Forbes and colleagues from across the University to learn about our Masters of Education degree programme. Dr Forbes will cover detailed information about the qualification including campus life and exciting post-study work opportunities in New Zealand
5pm NZST, 27th May 2025
Join Professor Frank Scrimgeour from the School of Accounting, Finance and Economics, to learn about our Master of Management in Agribusiness programme. Frank will cover detailed information about the qualification including exciting post-study work opportunities in New Zealand and beyond.
6pm NZST, 20 November 2024
Join Dr Marinho Barcellos and colleagues to learn about our Bachelor of Computer Science degree programme. Marinho will cover detailed information about the qualification including paper selection, exciting post-study work opportunities in New Zealand and where some of our alumni are now.
6pm NZST, 15 November 2023
Join Margaret Barbour and colleagues from across the University to learn about our Bachelor of Science degree programme. Margaret will cover detailed information about the qualifications including exciting projects, laboratories and state of the art facilities that our students have access too along with post-study work opportunities in New Zealand and our industry links.
5pm NZST, 21st May 2025
Programme lead Jess Kuo talks about our Master of Management (Supply Chain) programme. Jess will cover detailed information about the qualification including exciting post-study work opportunities in New Zealand and beyond.
5pm NZST, 22nd May 2025
Join programme lead Susan Olivia to learn about our Master of Management (Business Analytics) programme. Susan will cover detailed information about the qualification including exciting post-study work opportunities in New Zealand and beyond.
5pm NZST, 28th May 2025
Join programme lead Michelle Jordan-Tong to learn about our Master of Management (Project Management) programme. Michelle will cover detailed information about the qualification including exciting post-study work opportunities in New Zealand and beyond.
4pm NZST, 24 November 2024
Join Professor Tim Edwards and colleagues from across the University to learn about our Master of Psychology degree programme. Professor Edwards will cover detailed information about the qualification including what to expect, exciting post-study work opportunities and much more.
6pm NZST, 29th Apr 2025
Join Arthur Fang and James Lim from across the School of Engineering to learn about the variety of postgraduate engineering qualifications programme Waikato delivers. They will cover detailed information about the qualification options, what will be best for you and also cover exciting post-study work opportunities in New Zealand along with industry collaboration.
4pm NZST, 5th Jun, 2025
Join staff from the International Student Support Office who will cover highly important information regarding your upcoming travel and arrival at the University of Waikato. Jessica and the team will cover what to expect on your first days, international orientation, latest dates of arrival and how best to prepare.
Virtual events hosted by our international student ambassadors
As well as informative webinars on our various programmes and general university information, we are also proud to showcase the successes of our current international student ambassadors. Learn more about their unique journeys to Waikato University as they share tips, experiences and guidance.
6pm NZST, 3 December 2024
Join our team of incredible student ambassadors, hailing from all over the world, as they present their unique insight into life at the University of Waikato. They share information including tips on scholarships, internships, cost of living in New Zealand, as well as on-campus societies, events and groups.
This is your chance to hear it from a student's perspective.
3 September 2023
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Join Wendy, a current postgraduate student at the University of Waikato hailing from Wuhan to hear about his move to New Zealand and life studying at the University of Waikato.
this is a unique opportunity to hear from a current student and their frequently asked questions.
Please note this webinar was conducted in Chinese.
27 August 2023
Watch the recording of our webinar led by our current Postgraduate student, Shipra. Hailing from Delhi, Shipra gives an overview into her move to New Zealand and what life is like studying at the University of Waikato, before answering questions.
A great opportunity to hear from someone who has made the move from India.
26 August 2023
Join Nazeeha, a current undergraduate student from Kedah to hear about her move to New Zealand and life studying at the University of Waikato. She discusses common questions and offers advice for Malaysian students joining the University.