Graduate Diploma in Accounting

Graduate Diploma in Accounting is a postgraduate (master's) course in finance & accounting at waikato-institute-of-technology in Hamilton, New Zealand. It takes 1 year full time, with intakes in February; July.

waikato-institute-of-technology is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is NZ$27,600 a year, about ₹14.9 lakh.

2027 fee incl. GST; compulsory insurance and levies (about $1,732 for a full year) are extra

Living costs near the university

Living costs for New Zealand as a whole: NZ$20,000–27,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at waikato-institute-of-technology for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Master of Applied Information Technology: a bachelor's degree in computing, IT or a related field with a B average or better in the final year, plus a selection interview.
• Graduate diplomas (Level 7) are designed for degree holders moving into a new field; postgraduate diplomas and master's (Levels 8–9) usually expect a relevant bachelor's degree.
• Apply online through Wintec's apply portal or the international application form; your offer letter confirms the start date and campus.
• Fees are due two weeks before the programme starts.

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5, or equivalent (Wintec's Level 5–7 rule).

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This course starts in: February; July.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for New Zealand, then arrange accommodation.

• Passport
• Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, and degree certificate and transcripts for postgraduate study
• IELTS, PTE or other English test result (valid for two years)
• CV and statement of purpose where the programme asks for them
• Completed Wintec international application form

• Wintec International Study Grant 2027 (bachelor's and Master of Applied IT)

  UG and PG

  Value: NZ$3,000 off first-year tuition

  New international students starting the Bachelor of Applied Information Technology, Applied Management, Engineering Technology or Applied Science, or the Master of Applied Information Technology, in February or July 2027. Applied automatically; first year only.

  Official page

• Wintec International Study Grant 2027 (Master of Applied Management)

  PG

  Value: NZ$5,000 (February and April starts) or NZ$3,000 (July and September starts) off first-year tuition

  New international students starting the Master of Applied Management in 2027. Applied automatically; one grant per student per programme.

  Official page

Wintec, the Waikato Institute of Technology, is a public institute of technology in Hamilton, New Zealand's fourth-largest city. It began in 1924 as Hamilton Technical College and took its present name in 2001. It teaches around 11,000 learners a year, from certificates to master's degrees.

Wintec is a practical, career-focused institution. Programmes are built with industry and lean on applied projects, placements and internships rather than theory alone. It is best known for information technology, applied management, engineering technology, nursing and health, media arts and sport science.

Finance & Accounting courses at other universities in New Zealand

• Master of Professional AccountingAuckland University of Technology (AUT)180 points · NZ$62,790 / year
• Master of Applied FinanceAuckland University of Technology (AUT)180 points · NZ$62,790 / year
• Master of Business (Finance)Lincoln University1.5 years full time · NZ$38,000 / year
• Master of Fintech and Investment ManagementLincoln University1.5 years full time · NZ$39,333 / year
• Master of Professional AccountingUnitec Institute of Technology12 months (180 credits, full time) · NZ$31,327 / year
• Master of Professional AccountingUniversity of Auckland15 months (180 points) · NZ$76,723 / year

More courses at waikato-institute-of-technology

• Master of Applied Information Technology18 months full time (180 credits) · NZ$28,600 / year
• Master of Applied Management (180 credits)18 months full time (a 240-credit, 2-year version is also offered) · NZ$28,600 / year
• Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Information Technology1 year full time · NZ$30,400 / year
• Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management1 year full time (a 6-month postgraduate certificate is also offered) · NZ$30,400 / year
• Graduate Diploma in Applied Information Technology1 year full time · NZ$27,600 / year
• Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Logistics1 year full time · NZ$27,600 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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