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New Zealand · Opening 2028
University of Waikato
New Zealand's third medical school — government-approved in 2025 and opening in 2028. Based in Hamilton, the University of Waikato will offer a graduate-entry medical programme focused on rural and regional healthcare.
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Overview
The University of Waikato is establishing New Zealand's third medical school, approved by the government in 2025. Based in Hamilton, it will offer a graduate-entry programme designed to train doctors for rural and regional communities, with the first intake planned for 2028.
Entry pathway
As a graduate-entry programme, Waikato's medical school will admit students who have already completed a bachelor's degree. Full selection criteria and admissions requirements will be confirmed by the university ahead of the first 2028 intake.
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Key facts
Degree
Graduate-entry medical programme
Location
Hamilton, New Zealand
Status
Approved 2025 · first intake 2028
Admissions test
To be confirmed
Entry
Graduate entry · opening 2028
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