The University of Waikato is committed to delivering a world-class education and research portfolio. With around 13,000 students and 1,500 staff, we offer a distinctive and rewarding university experience, while pursuing strong international links to advance knowledge.

Our university stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education, and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths.

The 2021 International Student Barometer surveyed over 65,000 international students studying all over the world.

More than 90% of the students surveyed who studied at the University of Waikato were satisfied with their experience, which is above both the international average and the average of the five New Zealand universities that took part.