This University is committed to delivering a world-class education and research portfolio, providing a full and dynamic university experience, distinctive in character, and pursuing strong international links to advance knowledge.
- #331 Ranking
- 49 PhDs
- 565 Academic Staff
- 10,617 Students
- 3,504 Students (int'l)
- 6,264 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
PhD Programmes
Humanities (13)
- Ph.D. Applied Linguistics
- Ph.D. Chinese
- PhDLaw Doctor of Philosophy
- Ph.D. English
- Ph.D. French
- Ph.D. History
- Ph.D. Japanese
- Ph.D. Linguistics
- Ph.D. Maori Language
- Ph.D. Philosophy
Social Sciences (11)
- Ph.D. Anthropology
- Ph.D. Chinese
- Ph.D. Economics
- Ph.D. French
- Ph.D. Geography
- Ph.D. Political Science
- Ph.D. Psychology
- Ph.D. Sociology
Business & Management (9)
- Ph.D. Accounting
- Ph.D. Economics
- Ph.D. Finance
- Ph.D. Marketing
- Ph.D. Mathematics
- Ph.D. Statistics
- Ph.D. Strategic Management
- Ph.D. Tourism Management
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (6)
- Ph.D. Chemistry
- Ph.D. Earth Sciences
- Ph.D. Ecology and Biodiversity
- Ph.D. Mathematics
- Ph.D. Physics
- Ph.D. Statistics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (5)
- Ph.D. Earth Sciences
- Ph.D. Ecology and Biodiversity
- Ph.D. Environmental Planning
- Ph.D. Environmental Sciences
- Ph.D. Social Policy
Engineering & Technology (4)
- Ph.D. Electronics
- Ph.D. Engineering
- Ph.D. Environmental Planning
- Ph.D. Materials and Processing
Arts, Design & Architecture (3)
- Ph.D. Music
- Ph.D. Theatre Studies
Law (3)
- PhDLaw Doctor of Philosophy
- Ph.D. Law
Education & Training (2)
- Ph.D. Education
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (2)
Journalism & Media (2)
- Ph.D. Public Relations
- Ph.D. Screen and Media Studies
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
- Ph.D. Social Policy
Computer Science & IT (1)
- Ph.D. Computer Science
Medicine & Health (1)
About
History
In 1956 a handful of Hamiltonian locals decided they wanted their own university. It seemed reasonable. New Zealand had four universities that had been established in the main centres since the end of last century.
Education
- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
- Faculty of Education
- Te Piringa - Faculty of Law
- School of Maori and Pacific Development
- Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Waikato Management School
- Waikato Pathways College
Research
The Research & Enterprise Office supports the University of Waikato's research activities and the process of creating value from research discoveries and innovation. We work with both University researchers and external partners, including government, industry and community organisations, to extend research capability and broaden partnership opportunities that foster collaborative research, the implementation of research findings, and knowledge and technology transfer.
Career
Career Development Services is a free service for all students and alumni of the University of Waikato. We are here to guide you during your study and help you find the best pathway after you have completed your studies. We can help you develop your CV, cover letter and job searching skills, as well as give you career guidance. There are a range of resources available for you via our Careers Office.
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
331 42
2022
373 2
2021
375
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
401
2022
401 100
2021
501
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
701
2021
701
2020
701
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
739 65
2022
804 -43
2021
761
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
We have a number of support services available to our students, including study and learning support, career development services and health and wellbeing services.
Housing services
The University of Waikato provides accommodation services to assist you in matters relating to your accommodation during your university study. We can help you find accommodation suited to your needs, provide advice on tenancy matters, plus lists of houses, flats, rooms and boarding options.
Accommodation in Hamilton is really affordable, and there are many options to choose from. Choosing the right accommodation option for you is an important part of undertaking university study. We have a wide range of accommodation options. You can choose to live on campus in one of our halls of residence, or you can choose to live off campus in private accommodation.
Library services
A wide range of formats are collected and shelved within the general and focussed collections. The catalogue location information will tell you where to find specific items in our libraries.
- General Books
- General Journals
- Archives and Manuscripts
- DVD and CD Collections
- Law Collections
- Tauranga
ICT services
The University network allows staff, students and guests to use wired or wireless connections.
Medical services
As a Waikato student based in Hamilton, you have access to low-cost consultations and prescriptions if you register with our on-campus Student Health Service.
There's also a Health Centre on the Tauranga campuses but there's no need to register for the service.
Student Life
Campus life
Our main campus is located in the vibrant, multicultural city of Hamilton. On campus, you'll find a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, and a number of services and facilities, including our state-of-the-art student centre, fantastic sporting facilities, a number of cafes and eateries, car parking and subsidised bus services.
Sports facilities
Offering a range of excellent facilities, including New Zealand’s largest university sports fields, a vast network of sports clubs and events, and a number of high performance programmes and scholarships, there are heaps of ways to get involved in sport at Waikato!
Student clubs
- Nexus - Waikato's free student magazine
- NZACE - NZACE is a non-profit organisation that promotes co-operative education to education providers, business and industry and government in New Zealand.
- PLSA - PLSA is a valuable and positive platform for Pacific Law students to establish bonds and networks with a wide range of pacific peoples.
- Te Mana Ākonga - Te Mana Ākonga is the National Māori Tertiary Students Association.
- Te Whakahiapo - Te Whakahiapo fosters a whānau atmosphere to appropriately manage Māori issues.
- WESMO - Waikato Engineering Student Motorsport.
- WULSA - The Waikato University Law Students' Association executive are able to provide you with advocacy, support and representation services.
Accreditation
The academic excellence of our programmes is internationally recognised with triple-crown accreditation status from AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA, earned by less than 1 percent of the world's business schools.
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