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University of Waikato Rankings 2026

Map Pin IconHamilton, New Zealand
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#389 in World

#6 in New Zealand

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University of Waikato
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#389

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#281

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#401

ARWU Ranking

#701

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#722
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Law and Legal Studies251251251
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University of Waikato
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4.3/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 67% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Liberal
Fun loving
Academically oriented
Friendly
Internships4
Part time work4.3
Post study jobs4.1
Quality of faculty4.3
Student Life4.4
Value for money4
Public transportation4
Safety4.5
Indian Food4.6
Permanent Immigration4.6
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Master of Business and Management - Batch of 2025
4.2
The university is diverse and has a lot of events on-campus for students.
Tips: The school has a very supportive environment. The faculty is good and very helpful. I was also lucky to get an excellence scholarship of $10,000 to help me pay my tuition and other expenses. The best part about the University of Waikato and New Zealand, in general, is that it is easy to make friends. Everyone is so welcoming and ready to help. Go for it, you won't regret it. I can highly recommend the Master of Business and Management at the University of Waikato.
Total Monthly ExpenseNZD 3575
Prepping time for classes21 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryNZD 73650
Reviewed on 29 May 2025Read more
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Master of Health, Sport & Human Performance - Batch of 2025
4.6
A supportive and enriching learning environment at Waikato.
Tips: Waikato is a diverse and supportive environment that provides a smooth cultural transition and good scholarship opportunities. The university itself is full of diverse and interesting people. One can meet people from all over the world and the campus truly provides a great space to interact with others. The supportive environment offered by the university and the students is what really stands out and one can really find friends for life there. The university provides a multitude of resources for students including a counselling and support service, the Learning Development Centre and the Waikato library. These among other things are what make this a great university. This has been a life changing journey that has grown both professionally and personally. There are a few available volunteer and paid jobs within the school campus but jobs are rare outside.
Total Monthly ExpenseNZD 1700
Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryNZD 86225
Reviewed on 25 May 2025Read more
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Bachelor of Science in Mathematics - Batch of 2027
4
First-year student and an inclusive experience at Waikato University
Tips: I have become more disciplined, independent, and open to everyone. I have changed the way I think as well, since there are many races here, and I have to carefully choose the right words to respect them, which is good because it allows me to make friends all over the globe, try the signature food and so on. There aren’t many scholarships here for international students, but there are some. Most students have to compete with local students or the entire class for the scholarship to get the highest marks, which is difficult. I got a $2500 scholarship for not failing any classes during my foundation program, which was an achievement for me. However, I haven’t checked what kind of scholarships are available for a bachelor’s degree, and there don’t seem to be any for science majors.
Likes (Permanent Immigration): Since few people are living here, a huge chance to occupy their remaining space. Close to nature and lots of beautiful scenery to go hiking or bla, ideal town for nature people. However, everything is just quite boring, and quite spare and still underdeveloped compared to Australia and Singapore.
Dislikes (Part time work): There are a few available volunteer and paid jobs within the school campus, but jobs are rare outside. I listened to all the struggle of my friends who went through tons of interviews and CV review seminars just to get a single position at a KFC or McDonald’s. That's just how hard things are in this sparsely populated town, with few residents and even fewer jobs.
Total Monthly ExpenseNZD 1240
Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryNZD
Reviewed on 21 May 2025Read more
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Master of Information Technology - Batch of 2026
5
A supportive faculty and a vibrant student life.
Tips: They must know about the courses they are studying and will be taking, about the papers they are going to take. The ranking of the college, the number of programs being offered, and how long the college has existed. About the quality of teaching and the faculty and about the fee structure.
Total Monthly ExpenseNZD 1000
Prepping time for classes9 hours/Week
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Reviewed on 17 May 2025Read more
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Master of Business and Management - Batch of 2025
5
A perfect blend of academics, events and culture.
Tips: Students should be ready for a diverse, rigorous, and rewarding experience. The cultural shift was smooth with supportive peers. I received a merit-based scholarship through academic performance. Student life is vibrant, with a perfect mix of academics and fun. My day includes classes, club meetings, and hangouts. Fests, workshops, and cultural events happen often. I enjoy bonding with peers the most. There are clubs for tech, culture sports and more.
Dislikes (Safety): The faculty is highly knowledgeable, approachable, and supportive. They're always open to questions, even outside class. Their use of case studies, real-world examples, and interactive sessions makes learning engaging. Most faculty are Indian, with a few international.
Total Monthly ExpenseNZD 7175
Prepping time for classes8 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryNZD 106450
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2025Read more
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Master of Business and Management - Batch of 2025
4.4
Good quality of education and management.
Tips: If you are an international student who wants to study in New Zealand and you have enough points in your English test, I recommend that you attend a university that offers affordable tuition. Waikato is an excellent option, but it's very expensive compared to other schools. but it provides excellent and high-quality education and support resources, which is very helpful to students from out of the country.
Likes (Permanent Immigration): It's very easy for specific Masters students and Ph.D. students to settle in New Zealand because immigration law is more liberal there than in other countries, which is an advantage for international students who want to settle in New Zealand and secure permanent residence or citizenship.
Dislikes (Student Life): They are giving us just basic guidance for internships, nothing more. They created a job portal for every student, but it’s completely useless and doesn’t help at all. And if you are trying to find jobs directly in the market, then it’s a very big task. You need a very good reference to get a good job.
Total Monthly ExpenseNZD 2925
Prepping time for classes21 hours/Week
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Reviewed on 10 Apr 2025Read more
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Where does Waikato Uni rank globally as per U.S. News?

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Waikato Uni ranks at #722 in the Best Global Universities category in 2025. Also, it ranks at #34 position in the Best Global Universities in New Zealand. Some of the subject rankings are -

  • Economics and Business: #177
  • Social Sciences and Public Health: #359

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Nishtha Singh

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Is the University of Waikato good?

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The Uni of Waikato ranks among the Top 300 Universities in the world for 2026. Also, this university ranks at #1 for research. This university also offers International Buddy Programme, which help transition into New Zealand life. Waikato Uni offers scholarships for international students. 

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Gunjan Thapa

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What is the placement rate for the University of Waikato?

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As per the 2022 employment report, the Uni of Waikato placement rate is 88%. The average salary of this university's graduates was NZD 60,000 - NSD 69,000. Also, 66% of the graduates of this university undertook an internship or work integrated learning. 

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Bhumika Kaur

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What is the placement rate for the University of Waikato?

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As per the employment report for 2022, the Uni of Waikato placement rate was 88%. The average salary of the university's graduates was NZD 60,000 - NZD 69,000. Also, 66% of the students undertook internship or work integrated learning. 

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Chandra Sharma

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Is the University of Waikato a good university?

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Waikato Uni ranks in the Top 300 Universities in the world for 2026. Also, this university ranks at #1 University in New Zealand for research. Indian students studying at Waikato Uni will be eligible for many scholarships. 

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