Our campuses are bursting with life and energy. With smaller class sizes, better access to lecturers, affordable living, a wide range of support services, and with dozens of student clubs, your student experience at Waikato will be exciting and unique.

Our flexible degree structures mean you can study a broad range of subjects to shape a qualification that matches your strengths and career interests. Enjoy learning that fits with your lifestyle.

The University of Waikato is an internationally recognized university, with many of our subjects ranked highly in the QS World University Subject Rankings and a 5 star rating.

We believe in rewarding success, which is why we offer hundreds of scholarships every year to our students to help fund study and study-related expenses.

Our students learn from award-winning lecturers and researchers who are committed to delivering you a world-class, innovative education. Keep up to date with our latest research projects.

Each year, we offer more than 2000 industry placements and internships. Whether you’re an undergraduate or postgraduate student, our partnerships and networks give you valuable opportunities to embed yourself in local and international organisations as part of your learning experience.

QS World University Rankings 2024

Placed 250th in the world and the #1 University in New Zealand for Research (measured by citations per faculty member).