University of Waikato

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About

The University of Waikato (Māori: Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato), founded in 1964, is a public research institution situated in Hamilton, New Zealand, with an additional campus in Tauranga. The university conducts research across various fields including education, social sciences, and management, and is a leader in environmental science, marine and freshwater ecology, engineering, and computer science. It offers degrees in health, engineering, computer science, management, Māori and Indigenous Studies, the arts, psychology, social sciences, and education.

Rankings and reputation

The university demonstrates strong global performance in research, sustainability, and subject-specific rankings, with notable achievements in various disciplines and significant contributions to sustainability and SDGs.

QS World University Rankings 2025:

  • Ranked 235th globally.
  • #1 in New Zealand for Research (measured by citations per faculty).

QS Rankings by Subject 2024:

  • 16 subjects ranked, 11 in the top 350 globally:
    • Accounting & Finance: 201-250
    • Agriculture & Forestry: 301-350
    • Economics & Econometrics: 301-350
    • Education: 201-250
    • English Language & Literature: 301-330
    • Geography: 201-230
    • Law: 251-300
    • Philosophy: 201-210
    • Psychology: 301-330
    • Sociology: 251-300
    • Sports-related Subjects: 51-100

QS Sustainability Ranking 2024:

  • Ranked 99th globally.
  • 27th in Environmental Education.
  • 36th in Environmental Impact.

QS Annual Survey:

  • Surveys assess academic and employer reputation.
  • Participation opportunities for employers and academics.

QS Stars:

  • Awarded an overall rating of ‘Excellent’ (5 stars).

THE Impact Rankings 2023:

  • Ranked 92nd globally.
  • Significant contributions to SDGs:
    • 32nd for SDG17 Partnership for the Goals.
    • 34th for SDG14 Life below Water.
    • 44th for SDG15 Life on Land.
    • 48th for SDG16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.
    • 51st for SDG5 Gender Equality.

THE World University Rankings 2024:

  • Ranked in the 401-500 band globally.

THE Rankings by Subject 2024:

  • Five subjects in the top 300 globally:
    • Business and Economics: 151-175
    • Education: 251-300
    • Life Sciences: 251-300
    • Psychology: 251-300
    • Social Sciences: 176-200
Campuses

The University of Waikato has one campus in Hamilton and one in Tauranga, both in the North Island

https://www.waikato.ac.nz/

Courses offered by this provider

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Master of Professional Writing
University of Waikato
Hamilton
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Level 9
Master of Professional Practice in Behaviour Analysis
University of Waikato
Hamilton
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Level 9
Master of Philosophy
University of Waikato
Hamilton
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Level 9
Master of Pharmacy Practice
University of Waikato
Hamilton
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Level 9
Master of Technology Innovation in Business
University of Waikato
Hamilton
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Level 9
Master of Teaching and Learning
University of Waikato
Hamilton, Tauranga
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Level 9
Master of Management Studies
University of Waikato
Hamilton
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Level 9
Master of Applied Finance
University of Waikato
Hamilton
Study level
Level 9
Master of Professional Accounting
University of Waikato
Hamilton
Study level
Level 9
Master of Business and Management
University of Waikato
Hamilton
Study level
Level 9
Master of Nursing Practice – MNursPrac
University of Waikato
Hamilton
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Level 9
Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
University of Waikato
Hamilton
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Level 9
Master of Social Sciences
University of Waikato
Hamilton
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Level 9
Master of Security and Crime Science
University of Waikato
Hamilton
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Level 9
Master of Science (Research)
University of Waikato
Hamilton, Tauranga
Study level
Level 9
Master of Science
University of Waikato
Hamilton, Tauranga
Study level
Level 9
Master of Music - MMus
University of Waikato
Hamilton
Study level
Level 9
Master of Media and Creative Technologies - MMCT
University of Waikato
Hamilton
Study level
Level 9
Master of Management Studies - MMs
University of Waikato
Hamilton
Study level
Level 9
Master of Management - MMgmt
University of Waikato
Hamilton
Study level
Level 9
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