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.
- #250 Ranking
- 169 Masters
- 565 Academic Staff
- 10,617 Students
- 3,504 Students (int'l)
- 6,264 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Master's Programmes
Social Sciences (47)
- M.Phil. Anthropology
- MSocSc Anthropology
- M.A. Anthropology
- MCouns Counselling
- M.Ed. Counselling Studies
- MCS Cyber Security
- MMS Economics
- M.Phil. Economics
- MSocSc Economics
- MMS Finance
- M.A. Geography
- M.Phil. Geography
- MSocSc Geography
- MSocSc Human Development
- M.Phil. International Management
- Postgraduate Certificate Maori Language
- M.Phil. Maori and Indigenous Studies
- MSocSc Māori and Indigenous Studies
- M.Phil. Pacific and Indigenous Studies
- M.Phil. Philosophy
- M.A. Philosophy
- MSocSc Philosophy
- M.A. Political Science
- MSocSc Political Science
- M.Phil. Political Science
- M.Phil. Population Studies
- M.A. Psychology
- MSc(Research) Psychology
- MSocSc Psychology
- M.Sc. Psychology
- M.Phil. Psychology
- MSocSc Public Policy
- M.A. Social Policy
- MSocSc Social Policy
- M.Phil. Sociology
- M.A. Sociology
- MSocSc Sociology
Business & Management (31)
- MMS Accounting
- M.Phil. Accounting
- MMS Agribusiness
- MAppFin Applied Finance
- M.B.A. Business Administration
- MMCT Creative Practices
- MDigiBus Digital Business
- M.Phil. Finance
- MMS Finance
- M.Phil. International Management
- MMgmt Management
- Master Management Studies
- MMS Marketing
- M.Phil. Marketing
- M.Phil. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- MSc(Research) Mathematics
- MPACCT Professional Accounting
- MSc(Research) Statistics
- M.Sc. Statistics
- M.Phil. Statistics
- M.Phil. Strategic Management
- M.Phil. Tourism Management
Engineering & Technology (27)
- MEngPrac Civil Engineering
- M.Sc. Electronics
- MEngPrac Electronics
- MScTech Electronics
- M.Phil. Electronics
- MSc(Research) Electronics
- ME Engineering
- M.Phil. Engineering
- Master Engineering Practice
- M.Phil. Environmental Sciences
- MInfoTech Information Technology
- M.Phil. Materials and Processing
- MSc(Research) Materials and Processing
- MScTech Materials and Processing
- MEngPrac Materials and Processing
- M.Sc. Materials and Processing
- MEngPrac Mechanical Engineering
- M.Eng. Mechatronics Engineering
- MSc(Research) Physics
- M.Sc. Physics
- M.Phil. Physics
- MScTech Physics
Humanities (24)
- M.A. Anthropology
- M.Phil. Anthropology
- MSocSc Anthropology
- MA(Applied) Applied Linguistics
- M.Phil. Applied Linguistics
- MMCT Creative Practices
- M.A. English
- M.Phil. English
- M.A. History
- M.Phil. History
- MSocSc History
- M.Phil. International Management
- M.Phil. Linguistics
- Postgraduate Certificate Maori Language
- M.Phil. Materials and Processing
- MSocSc Māori and Indigenous Studies
- M.Phil. Philosophy
- M.A. Philosophy
- MSocSc Philosophy
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (20)
- MAppFin Applied Finance
- M.Phil. Chemistry
- MSc(Research) Chemistry
- MScTech Chemistry
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- MSc(Research) Mathematics
- M.Phil. Mathematics
- M.A. Mathematics
- MScTech Molecular and Cellular Biology
- MSc(Research) Molecular and Cellular Biology
- M.Sc. Physics
- MScTech Physics
- M.Phil. Physics
- MSc(Research) Physics
- M.Sc. Statistics
- M.Phil. Statistics
- MSc(Research) Statistics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (19)
- MScTech Earth Sciences
- M.Phil. Earth Sciences
- MSc(Research) Earth Sciences
- M.Sc. Earth Sciences
- MScTech Ecology and Biodiversity
- MSc(Research) Ecology and Biodiversity
- M.Sc. Ecology and Biodiversity
- MEnvSoc Environment and Society
- M.Sc. Environmental Sciences
- MSc(Research) Environmental Sciences
- MSc(Tech) Environmental Sciences
- M.Phil. Environmental Sciences
- M.A. Geography
- M.Phil. Geography
- MSocSc Geography
- M.Phil. Population Studies
Education & Training (15)
- M.Ed. Adult Learning
- M.Ed. Arts Education
- MCouns Counselling
- M.Ed. Education
- M.Phil. Education
- M.Ed. Education and Society
- MSocSc Education and Society
- MEdLeadership Educational Leadership
- MSocSc Psychology
- MtchgLn Teaching and Learning
Arts, Design & Architecture (12)
- MEngPrac Civil Engineering
- MDes Design
- M.A. Music
- M.Phil. Music
- MMus Music
- M.Phil. Screen and Media Studies
- M.A. Social Policy
- M.A. Sociology
- M.A. Theatre Studies
- M.Phil. Theatre Studies
Computer Science & IT (12)
- M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence
- MSc(Research) Artificial Intelligence
- M.Phil. Computer Science
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- MScTech Computer Science
- MSc(Research) Computer Science
- MCS Cyber Security
- MInfoTech Information Technology
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.A. Political Science
Journalism & Media (5)
- MMS Public Relations
- M.Phil. Screen and Media Studies
- M.A. Theatre Studies
Law (5)
- LL.M. Law
- M.Phil. Law
- MLS Legal Studies
- MJur Magister Juris
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (4)
- M.Phil. Tourism Management
Medicine & Health (4)
- MHSc Health Science
- MNursPrac Nursing Practice
Applied Sciences & Professions (2)
- MSocSc Education and Society
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 of Waikato Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships for University of Waikato. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Provided by university
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2024
Michael Baldwin Memorial Scholarship
Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
8100 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Vietnam
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
8700 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
6000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
The New Zealand NCUK University of Waikato Bursary
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
8100 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
University of Waikato International Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
10000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
University of Waikato International Progression Bursary
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
8100 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Malaysia
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
200000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
06 Nov 2023
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
08 Jan 2024
The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
19 Feb 2024
The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
The Annual IELTSing Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
$1,000 All Star Verified Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2023
CryptoRunner Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Dec 2023
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
03 Oct 2023
NextLevel Student Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2024
Michael Baldwin Memorial Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
8100 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Vietnam
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
8700 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
6000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
The New Zealand NCUK University of Waikato Bursary
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
8100 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
University of Waikato International Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
10000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
University of Waikato International Progression Bursary
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
8100 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Malaysia
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
200000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
06 Nov 2023
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
08 Jan 2024
The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
19 Feb 2024
The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
The Annual IELTSing Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
$1,000 All Star Verified Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
250 81
2023
331 42
2022
373
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
2024
401
2023
401
2022
401
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
2023
801 -100
2022
701
2021
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
2024
-
2023
739 65
2022
804
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.
Student Reviews
Very efficient and effective communication.
Diana Dadirai Mashonganyika rated 4 out of 5 stars
Still to find out about the rest since I will be enrolling next year
Tremendous studying experience
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
The quality of teaching. The lecturers and tutors were all experts in their field and were passionate about teaching. They were always available to help students and were always willing to go the extra mile. The diversity of the student body. The University of Waikato has a very diverse student body, with students from all over New Zealand and the world. This made for a...
Why Waikato for Comms?
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I was sceptical about what Communications would be like when first beginning at the University of Waikato, but I have found the content almost always relevant to my real world experiences during my internships. I also love the campus, it's filled with art, character and nature and I enjoy walking around between classes. <br><i> Review provided by EDUopinions...
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