University of Waikato

Te Whare Wananga o Waikato, Hamilton

  • #250 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 8,394Total Students
  • 564Faculty
  • 1,896Int'l Students

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As a research-intensive university with strong links to industry, the University of Waikato provides the ideal environment for postgraduate study, including specifically designed 180-point Masters programs that can be completed in as little as 12 months full time.

The University of Waikato is widely regarded as a progressive and innovative university, which develops Masters programs to cater for the world’s changing environment. Among its many strengths are its key research areas: cybersecurity, agribusiness, health and human performance, indigenous studies, and environment studies. The university’s world-class researchers collaborate with local and international research units and industry to continuously pioneer in these fields and allow postgraduate students the opportunity to partake in practical learning and internships.

The university understands the need for a balance between work and study, so flexible study options are available. The University of Waikato offers great student support, world-class facilities, a broad range of study options and industry placements to get people from anywhere in the world started in their chosen career or research field.

Whether changing careers, career path, or improving employability, the University of Waikato’s postgraduate degrees help people to achieve their goals and stand out in the workplace. University of Waikato students say that their university is one of the friendliest in the New Zealand. The university offers a range of services, so students will have a hassle-free study experience.

About

As a research-intensive university with strong links to industry, the University of Waikato provides the ideal environment for postgraduate study, including specifically designed 180-point Masters programs that can be completed in as little as 12 months full time.

The University of Waikato is widely regarded as a progressive and innovative university, which develops Masters programs to cater for the world’s changing environment. Among its many strengths are its key research areas: cybersecurity, agribusiness, health and human performance, indigenous studies, and environment studies. The university’s world-class researchers collaborate with local and international research units and industry to continuously pioneer in these fields and allow postgraduate students the opportunity to partake in practical learning and internships.

The university understands the need for a balance between work and study, so flexible study options are available. The University of Waikato offers great student support, world-class facilities, a broad range of study options and industry placements to get people from anywhere in the world started in their chosen career or research field.

Whether changing careers, career path, or improving employability, the University of Waikato’s postgraduate degrees help people to achieve their goals and stand out in the workplace. University of Waikato students say that their university is one of the friendliest in the New Zealand. The university offers a range of services, so students will have a hassle-free study experience.

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #374
  • 2014
    #401-410
  • 2015
    #401-410
  • 2016
    #=338
  • 2017
    #324
  • 2018
    #292
  • 2019
    #274
  • 2020
    #=266
  • 2021
    #=375
  • 2022
    #=373
  • 2023
    #331
  • 2024
    #250

Student & Staff

Total students
8,394

17%
83%

International students
1,896

32%
68%

Total faculty staff
564

264
300

Total students
8,394

17%
83%

International students
1,896

32%
68%

Total faculty staff
564

300
264
2024
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Scholarships

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Campus locations

Hamilton Campus,

Te Whare Wananga o Waikato , Hamilton , New Zealand , 3240

New Zealand University of Waikato Institute (NZUWI),

No.50 Huzhou Street , Hangzhou , China , 310015

Tauranga CBD Campus,

101-121 Durham Street , Tauranga , New Zealand , 3110

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