University of Waikato: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #665 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #32 of 59 | In Oceania |
| #6 of 8 | In New Zealand |
| #133 of 1,030 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 184 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Enrollment
- 10,537
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.waikato.ac.nz
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 71% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | New Zealand Universities entrance, Bursaries and Scholarship Examination, or recognized foreign equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | January to November |
| Enrollment | 10,537 |
We've calculated the 71% acceptance rate for University of Waikato based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Waikato is a world-class research university with 27,055 scientific papers published and 768,594 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Law, Physics, Sociology, and Geography and Cartography.
University of Waikato majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 178 | 1584 |
| 1994 | 251 | 1692 |
| 1995 | 206 | 1891 |
| 1996 | 282 | 2147 |
| 1997 | 305 | 2137 |
| 1998 | 306 | 2436 |
| 1999 | 363 | 2956 |
| 2000 | 309 | 3167 |
| 2001 | 367 | 3493 |
| 2002 | 456 | 4652 |
| 2003 | 447 | 5582 |
| 2004 | 436 | 6731 |
| 2005 | 584 | 8447 |
| 2006 | 563 | 9706 |
| 2007 | 627 | 11153 |
| 2008 | 690 | 12646 |
| 2009 | 687 | 14600 |
| 2010 | 787 | 17246 |
| 2011 | 956 | 21204 |
| 2012 | 931 | 24112 |
| 2013 | 971 | 27508 |
| 2014 | 988 | 30319 |
| 2015 | 1049 | 31302 |
| 2016 | 1048 | 32006 |
| 2017 | 1949 | 34749 |
| 2018 | 1143 | 37067 |
| 2019 | 1218 | 42425 |
| 2020 | 1321 | 51881 |
| 2021 | 1383 | 61003 |
| 2022 | 1373 | 60908 |
| 2023 | 1408 | 66812 |
| 2024 | 1023 | 65947 |
| 2025 | 727 | 61340 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Waikato gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Domestic Tuition Fee (NZD) | International Tuition Fee (NZD) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | $6,650 | $29,800 |
| Bachelor of Science | $7,010 | $33,100 |
| Bachelor of Commerce | $7,010 | $33,100 |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) | $8,570 | $40,300 |
| Bachelor of Laws | $8,570 | $40,300 |
| Master of Business Administration | $31,200 | $43,200 |
| Master of Science | $9,360 | $39,400 |
| Doctor of Philosophy | $7,010 | $33,100 |
All tuition fees are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD).
The University of Waikato has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Waikato.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts and Humanities, Banking, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Design, Environmental Management, Finance, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, International Studies, Law, Meteorology, Music, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Performing Arts, Social Sciences, Sports, Teacher Training, Technology |
|---|---|
| Bachelor Honours Degree | Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Data Processing, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Management, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Nursing, Software Engineering |
| Postgraduate Certificate | Clinical Psychology, Health Sciences, Higher Education Teacher Training, Information Technology, Psychology, Teacher Training, Vocational Counselling |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Artificial Intelligence, Arts and Humanities, Bioengineering, Business Administration, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Criminology, Design, Earth Sciences, Ecology, Education, Educational Administration, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Finance, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages Education, Health Sciences, Human Rights, Indigenous Studies, Information Technology, Law, Leadership, Management, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Media Studies, Molecular Biology, Music, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Performing Arts, Production Engineering, Protective Services, Psychology, Social Sciences, Software Engineering, Sports, Statistics, Teacher Training, Writing |
| Doctoral Degree | Accountancy, Anthropology, Applied Linguistics, Austronesian and Oceanic Languages, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Cinema and Television, Computer Science, Demography and Population, Earth Sciences, Ecology, Economics, Education, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, English, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Finance, French, Geography, Geography (Human), Health Sciences, History, Human Resources, Indigenous Studies, International Relations and Diplomacy, Japanese, Law, Linguistics, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Molecular Biology, Music, Pacific Area Studies, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Production Engineering, Protective Services, Psychology, Public Relations, Social Policy, Sociology, Spanish, Sports, Statistics, Theatre, Tourism |
University of Waikato alumni
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Jacinda Ardern
- Enrolled in the University of Waikato
- Studied in 2001
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Dame Jacinda Kate Laurell Ardern GNZM is a New Zealand politician and activist who was the 40th prime minister of New Zealand and leader of the Labour Party from 2017 to 2023. She was a member of Parliament (MP) as a list MP from 2008 to 2017 and for Mount Albert from 2017 to 2023.
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Warren Gatland
- Occupations
- rugby union coachrugby union player
- Biography
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Warren David Gatland CBE is a New Zealand former rugby union player and the former head coach of the Wales national team.
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Manasseh Sogavare
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Manasseh Damukana Sogavare is a Solomon Islander politician who served as prime minister of Solomon Islands for a total of nine years from 2000–2001, 2006–2007, 2014–2017, and 2019–2024. Sogavare has served in the National Parliament representing East Choiseul since 1997. He also served as minister of finance from 1997–1998, 2017–2019, and 2024–2025.
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Jerry Mateparae
- Enrolled in the University of Waikato
- Studied in 2008
- Occupations
- military personnelpolitician
- Biography
-
Lieutenant General Sir Jeremiah Mateparae GNZM QSO KStJ is a former New Zealand soldier who served as the 20th governor-general of New Zealand between 2011 and 2016, the second Māori person to hold the office, after Sir Paul Reeves. A former officer in the New Zealand Army, he was the Chief of the Defence Force from 2006 to 2011, and then served as the director of the New Zealand Government Communications Security Bureau for five months in 2011. Following his term as governor-general, Mateparae was the high commissioner of New Zealand to the United Kingdom between 2017 and 2020.
University of Waikato faculties and divisions
| Campus : Tauranga | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Law, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Performing Arts, Welfare and Protective Services |
|---|---|
| Campus Abroad : Zhejiang University City College (ZUCC) | Business Administration, Computer Graphics, Design, Finance, Graphic Design, Media Studies |
| College : University of Waikato College | Business Administration, Computer Science, English |
| Department/Division : Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences | Arts and Humanities, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, Design, Fine Arts, Law, Media Studies, Performing Arts, Psychology, Social Sciences |
| Department/Division : Education | Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Teacher Training |
| Department/Division : Health, Engineering, Computing and Science | Engineering, Health Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences |
| School : Graduate Research | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Computer Science, Education, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Indigenous Studies, Law, Management, Music, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Pacific Area Studies, Performing Arts, Psychology, Social Sciences |
| School : Management | Management |
| School : Māori and Indigenous Studies | Indigenous Studies, Pacific Area Studies, Sustainable Development |
General information
| Alternative names | UoW |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1964 |
| Motto | Ko te tangata |
| Colors | red |
Location and contacts
| Address | Private Bag 3105 Gate 1, Knighton Road Hamilton, 3240 New Zealand |
|---|---|
| City population | 177,000 |