University of Waikato (Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato)
Hamilton, New Zealand
- 1964
- Founded
- #235
- Global Rank
- 13,500+
- Total Students
- Not listed
- International Students
- 258
- Programs
About University of Waikato (Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato)
The University of Waikato (Māori: Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato) is an internationally distinguished public research university established in 1964 in Hamilton, New Zealand, with an innovative secondary campus in coastal Tauranga (Bay of Plenty). Ranked in the world's top 250 universities (QS World University Rankings #235), Waikato is acclaimed globally for its Waikato Management School, which holds the prestigious Triple Crown accreditation from AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS—a benchmark achieved by fewer than 1% of business schools worldwide. Waikato offers an expansive academic portfolio across computing, data analytics, engineering, marine sciences, environmental studies, law, health and nursing, arts, and education. Renowned for its strong commitment to Māori culture, cutting-edge facilities such as The Pā and Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, and comprehensive industry-linked work-integrated learning, the University of Waikato equips over 13,000 students from more than 80 nations for global leadership and impactful careers.
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Hamilton, New Zealand
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