The University of Waikato

The University of Waikato stands out from other universities because it embraces its strong Māori identity and heritage as key features of its distinctiveness. The University is in the homeland of the Waikato people and the Kingitanga (the Māori King), and reaches out to the many iwi (tribes) of the North Island.

On campus, there are kaupapa Māori-related events held throughout the academic year for Māori and non-Māori students alike. All international students are welcomed to the campus at a powhiri (welcome) at Te Kohinga Marama marae (meeting place) and will feel the influence of the Māori culture from the moment they step on to campus.

Waikato researchers are helping address key global issues and as great educators, they are passing their skills and knowledge on to future leaders.

• Ranked 274 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2018), an improvement of 127 places within five years.
• Ranked 92 in the world for research quality and impact (QS World University Rankings 2018).
• Thirteen subject areas ranked in the top 300 in the world by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018.

Our small class sizes provide students with one-on-one learning opportunities from award-winning lecturers. Students have the chance to take part in practical learning and internships across all programmes. Students can study on campus in Hamilton or Tauranga and programmes are available to start in late February or July each year. Six-week condensed courses are also offered, in January and November, that can help students get ahead in their studies.