The University of Waikato (UOW)

With a focus on academic excellence and innovation, The University of Waikato (UOW) provides vibrant campuses and world-class teaching to create the ideal environment for learning.

Established in 1964, UOW is an internationally recognized educational institution with hundreds of different training programs designed to provide graduates with ready-to-work gear.

The University of Waikato is home to 13,000 students, including 2,500 international students from all over the world, and 1,500 staff who are world-leading, with vast knowledge, and experience in their respective fields. Facilities are fully equipped with modern computer rooms, laboratories, and a library with more than 500,000 titles, and more than 275,000 online documents to serve the learning needs of students.

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Message from the representative of the international university

"The 2+2 transfer program in Communications between Van Lang University and the University of Waikato (New Zealand) is designed to be flexible and highly practical. During the two-year study period in New Zealand, students will have the opportunity to work on projects and develop themselves through activities such as writing press releases, mock press conferences, building websites, public speaking, etc... In addition, the school always creates opportunities for students to meet prestigious speakers in this field in New Zealand and around the world. Furthermore, students will have mandatory internships or participate in writing research projects at companies."

Ms. Nguyen Lam Giang

Southeast Asia Regional Director

UOW at a glance

Founded in 1964, UOW is a globally recognized university with highly ranked subjects.

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QS Stars 5-star standard rating

Top 200 universities in the world for Media and Communication Studies (QS 2020)

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#500

in top universities in the world (World University Rankings 2023 – Times Higher Education).

#331

ranked in QS World University Rankings 2023.

The top of the world's top business schools receives the title of "Triple Crown" recognized by EQUIS, AMBA, and AACSB.

Featured University Characteristics

Student Support Services

Scholarship of 10% of tuition fees for 2 years of study in New Zealand

Modern and spacious facilities

Facilities are fully equipped with modern computer rooms, laboratories and a library with more than 500,000 titles, more than 275,000 online documents to serve the learning needs of students.

Featured Program Characteristics

The international Bachelor's program is designed to be outstanding and engaging for international students to experience in their learning and development.

Flexible learning path

Students study for 2 years at Van Lang University with economical cost in an international standard learning environment. Students transfer abroad to study at the University of Waikato. Graduates receive a Bachelor's degree from the University of Waikato (New Zealand).

Qualified program

The study program has been approved by the University of Waikato. Studying in an international standard environment, experienced lecturers. Comfortable equipment such as projectors, televisions, computer labs, and libraries will optimize learning for students.

Scholarship opportunities

Scholarship opportunity up to 100% tuition at Van Lang University and 10,000 NZ$/year from the University of Waikato. Students receive a 10% discount on tuition fees when studying for the remaining 2 years at the University of Waikato (New Zealand). In addition, students will have the opportunity to receive many other scholarships while studying in New Zealand

Job opportunities

Students have the opportunity to work and study at leading companies during their internship in New Zealand.

High-qualified lecturers

Foreign lecturers teach technical and professional subjects

Multi-experience learning

Multi-experience, multi-cultural and multi-international

Improve English

With IELTS 5.5 or higher, students will be directly admitted to the main courses

Program Curriculum

In particular, Waikato is the only university in New Zealand - and one of only four outside the United States - whose Public Relations program is certified by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). This is your guarantee of a world-class learning experience, as the PRSA sets the gold standard for PR education.

Training Major

Bachelor degree

Communication (Major in Public Relations)

Master degree

Doctoral degree

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Year	*Tuition fee ()**
1st year	90,000,000 VND
2nd year	90,000,000 VND
3rd year	27,900 NZD (**)
4th year	27,900 NZD (**)
() Tuition fees have excluded other fees. (*) Tuition fees have been reduced by 10% compared to the tuition fees of other international students.

The University of Waikato (UOW)

Featured University Characteristics

Student Support Services

Modern and spacious facilities

Enrollment guidelines for Bachelor's degree program

Enrollment guideline for Master's degree program

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