University of Waikato: Statistics

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#620 of 14,131 In the World
#29 of 59 In Oceania
#6 of 8 In New Zealand
#59 of 1,378 For Education Majors
Top50% For 122 other topics
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Acceptance rate
72%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Languages
English. Immersion degree in Maori also available.

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate72%
Admissions RequirementsNew Zealand Universities entrance, Bursaries and Scholarship Examination, or recognized foreign equivalent
Academic CalendarJanuary to November

We've calculated the 72% 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 14,786 scientific papers published and 488,328 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Business, Psychology, Computer Science, Sociology, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, and Medicine.

Publications
14,786
Citations
488,328

University of Waikato majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
4,580 / 118,017
Environmental Science
2,689 / 111,626
Business
2,156 / 80,257
Psychology
1,876 / 54,480
Computer Science
1,831 / 67,993
Sociology
1,711 / 45,570
Engineering
1,631 / 44,847
Biology
1,525 / 58,591
Chemistry
1,404 / 48,757
Medicine
1,320 / 32,112
Economics
1,224 / 26,532
Mathematics
1,095 / 33,511
Physics
961 / 36,691
Art & Design
905 / 18,366
Education Majors
843 / 20,256
Ecology
727 / 39,580
Geology
685 / 40,177
Political Science
656 / 9,274
Demography
621 / 18,223
Geography and Cartography
601 / 9,892
Communications and Public Relations
568 / 18,896
Materials Science
562 / 16,741
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
498 / 35,288
Math Teachers
452 / 12,498
Social Psychology
439 / 20,193
Gender Studies
385 / 8,897
Environmental Management
357 / 12,675
Marketing
344 / 22,848
Investment Banking and Stock trading
296 / 5,493
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics
286 / 8,821
Hospitality and Hotel Management
259 / 16,040
Botany
258 / 12,218
Development Studies
253 / 6,025
Multimedia
248 / 4,591
Machine Learning
245 / 25,883
Oceanography
244 / 9,426
Finance
242 / 3,570
Accounting
231 / 9,278
History
221 / 1,036
Media Studies
216 / 2,118

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 96 1252
1992 112 1513
1993 132 1425
1994 163 1520
1995 165 2012
1996 220 2253
1997 238 2326
1998 250 2692
1999 284 3141
2000 249 3729
2001 309 4862
2002 314 6262
2003 337 8584
2004 337 11283
2005 501 13913
2006 502 16010
2007 510 17222
2008 598 19049
2009 577 21462
2010 693 25028
2011 763 28504
2012 816 31663
2013 851 36199
2014 863 39106
2015 887 39708
2016 878 38959
2017 1051 39552
2018 940 38870
2019 938 44068
2020 1002 51400
2021 1057 58320
Academic rankings

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, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Fine Arts, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Law, Law, Law, Law, Law, Mathematics, Music, Social Sciences, Social Sciences, Tourism
Bachelor Honours Degree Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Law, Music, Social Sciences
Master's Degree Business Administration, Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Education, Educational Administration, Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Management, Fine Arts, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Law, Law, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Sciences, Special Education
Doctoral Degree Education, Literature, Philosophy

University of Waikato alumni

  1. Jacinda Ardern

    Jacinda Ardern
    Born in
    New Zealand Flag New Zealand
    Years
    1980-.. (age 43)
    Enrolled in the University of Waikato
    Studied in 2001
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Jacinda Kate Laurell Ardern is a New Zealand politician who served as the 40th prime minister of New Zealand and leader of the Labour Party from 2017 to 2023. A member of the Labour Party, she was a member of Parliament (MP) as a list MP from 2008 to 2017, and for Mount Albert from 2017 to 2023.

  2. Warren Gatland

    Warren Gatland
    Born in
    New Zealand Flag New Zealand
    Years
    1963-.. (age 60)
    Occupations
    rugby union coachrugby union player
    Biography

    Warren David Gatland is a New Zealand rugby union coach and former player who is currently in his second spell as the head coach of the Wales national team.

  3. Jerry Mateparae

    Jerry Mateparae
    Born in
    New Zealand Flag New Zealand
    Years
    1954-.. (age 69)
    Enrolled in the University of Waikato
    Studied in 2008
    Occupations
    military personnelpolitician
    Biography

    Lieutenant General Sir Jeremiah Mateparae 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 Chief of the New Zealand 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.

  4. Manasseh Sogavare

    Manasseh Sogavare
    Born in
    Papua New Guinea Flag Papua New Guinea
    Years
    1955-.. (age 68)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Manasseh Damukana Sogavare is the sixth and current Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, serving since 24 April 2019. He previously held the office in 2000–2001, 2006—2007 and 2014–2017; in all he has served over nine years as prime minister. Before becoming prime minister, Sogavare served in the National Parliament representing East Choiseul since 1997.

All 57 notable alumni

University of Waikato faculties and divisions

Centre : Animal Behaviour and Welfare Research Zoology
Centre : Coastal Oceanography and Marine Geology Coastal Studies, Marine Science and Oceanography
Centre : Executive Education Business Education
Centre : Labour and Trade Union Studies Labour and Industrial Relations
Centre : Maori Studies and Research Indigenous Studies
Centre : Science, Mathematics and Technology, Education Research Educational Research, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Technology
Faculty : Arts and Social Sciences Fine Arts, Psychology, Social Sciences
Faculty : Computing and Mathematical Science Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics
Faculty : Education Education, Leisure Studies, Sports
Faculty : Law Law
Institute : Language Linguistics, Modern Languages
Institute : Teaching and Learning Development Pedagogy
School : Computing and Mathematical Sciences Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics
School : Education Art Education, Austronesian and Oceanic Languages, Bilingual and Bicultural Education, Child Care and Development, Communication Studies, Education, Health Education, Leisure Studies, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Native Language Education, Natural Sciences, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Science Education, Social Studies, Technology Education
School : Law Law
School : Management Accountancy, Communication Studies, Economics, Finance, International Business, Leadership, Management, Management Systems, Marketing
School : Maori and Pacific Development Austronesian and Oceanic Languages, Demography and Population, Development Studies
School : Science and Technology Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Electronic Engineering, Engineering Management, Materials Engineering, Natural Sciences, Physics, Technology, Zoology
Unit : Antarctic Research Regional Studies
Unit : Co-operative Education Education
Unit : Honey Research Apiculture
Unit : Thermophile and Microbial Biochemistry and Biotechnology Biochemistry, Biotechnology
Unit : Water Research Water Science

General information

Alternative names UoW
Founded 1964
Motto Ko te tangata
Colors red

Location and contacts

Address Private Bag 3105
Hamilton
New Zealand
City population 177,000

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