Summer School
Want to fast-track your degree, catch up or try something new? Picking up papers over the summer break is a great opportunity to get ahead.
The University of Waikato offers summer courses to help accelerate your degree progress.
Earn credits and potentially complete your degree faster by taking advantage of summer courses. Best of all, if you are getting StudyLink assistance, it can continue over the summer period if you are enrolled in papers.
For questions about how to enrol, phone 0800 WAIKATO (0800 924 528)
Find a subject
We offer a wide variety of subjects and flexible degree programmes over the 2024 C Trimester, 2024 G Teaching Period and 2025 H Teaching Period.
Jump Start
Get a head start on your degree. Our Jump Start programme offers small classes, personalised support, and the chance to earn credits early.
How to apply
Discover your path to Waikato. Explore our step-by-step application guide and learn how to submit a winning application.
Summer accommodation
Need a place to stay over summer? Check out our accommodation options and prices.
Student support services
Need help navigating your way around student life? Have questions about enrolment, study or graduation? Looking for support? Our advice and support services are here to help.
The Summer Research Scholarship Programme
Dip your toes into the rewarding world of research with our 10-week Summer Research Scholarship Programme.
Qualifications to start this summer
Check out subjects available over 2024 C Trimester, 2024 G Teaching Period and 2025 H Teaching Period.
Summer School options
Fast-track your degree, explore new subjects, or lighten your year’s workload with our flexible and diverse summer papers. Make the most of your break and advance your education.
Credit study
If you are currently studying at another university in New Zealand and planning on spending your summer in Hamilton or Tauranga, you could take papers at the University of Waikato and then credit it back to your qualification at your university.
We have a wide selection of undergraduate (level 100—400) and postgraduate (level 500+) courses available over the summer.
If you are interested in exploring your options further, Find a paper, call 0800 WAIKATO or email info@waikato.ac.nz