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University of Waikato

QS#281NZ#6
Hamilton, Waikato Region
#401-500
THE World Ranking
World's Top 250
in 6 QS Subjects
2,000+
international students from over 80 countries

Courses

Find courses to see their fees, entry requirements and university subject rankings based on their field of study and study area.

Featured Courses

Bachelor of Arts BA
Anthropology + 27 majors

Hamilton, Waikato Region
3 years
Mar, Jul

A-Level
CDE
Fee / year
from NZD $40,220
Bachelor of Business BBus
Accounting + 10 majors

Hamilton, Waikato Region
3 years
Mar, Jul

A-Level
CDE
Fee / year
from NZD $36,430

Hamilton, Waikato Region
3 years
Mar, Jul

A-Level
CDE
Fee / year
from NZD $38,672
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours BE(Hons)
Chemical and Process Engineering + 7 majors

Hamilton, Waikato Region
4 years
Mar, Jul

A-Level
CDE
Fee / year
from NZD $45,602
Bachelor of Sport and Human Performance BSHP
Healthy Active Living + 2 majors

Hamilton, Waikato Region
3 years
Mar, Jul

A-Level
CDE
Fee / year
from NZD $38,808
A-Level
from CDE
Fee / year
from NZD $35,228

Social Sciences and Management
QS#394NZ#6

Psychology
QS#301 - #350NZ#5
Sociology
QS#201 - #250NZ#4

Study Areas (7)

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Campuses

University of Waikato's main campus is Hamilton and has a total of 2 campuses.

Studying in Hamilton(Main)

Living cost with rent
NZD $2,200 - $2,600
Rent / month
NZD $1,000 - $1,200
  • Location : Hillcrest, Hamilton
  • Nearby : Located in the vibrant, multicultural city of Hamilton, with outdoor activities, shopping malls and eateries only a short drive away.
  • Getting here : Public transport via bus (University, Orbiter)
  • Faculties : Home to all faculties including School of Arts and School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences.
  • The river city has plenty to offer while you study here, to make your university experience one of a kind. On campus you'll find everything you need and more, including our state of the art Student Centre, sporting facilities, cafes, shops and ample parking.

Upcoming Intakes

Here are the intake periods and application deadlines for University of Waikato.

2026 MarApply by

Undergraduate17 February
Postgraduate17 February
2026 JulApply by

Undergraduate30 June
Postgraduate30 June
*Intakes may vary by courses and will be closed once the programme is full.

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Programmes

Programmes (9)

Bachelor of Arts BA
Anthropology, Human Development, Human Rights + 6 majors

Hamilton, Waikato Region
3 years
Mar, Jul

A-Level
CDE
Fee / year
from NZD $40,220
Bachelor of Arts BA
Anthropology, Human Development, Human Rights + 6 majors

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Region
3 years
Mar, Jul

A-Level
CDE
Fee / year
from NZD $40,220
Bachelor of Climate Change BCC
Anthropology, Māori and Indigenous Studies, Political Science + 2 majors

Hamilton, Waikato Region
3 years
Mar, Jul

A-Level
CDE
Fee / year
from NZD $40,220

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Region
3 years
Mar, Jul

A-Level
CDE
Fee / year
from NZD $40,220
Bachelor of Global Studies BGS
Human Rights, International Relations

Hamilton, Waikato Region
3 years
Mar, Jul

A-Level
CDE
Fee / year
from NZD $36,430
Bachelor of Social Sciences BSocSc
Anthropology, Criminology, Human Development + 7 majors

Hamilton, Waikato Region
3 years
Mar, Jul

A-Level
CDE
Fee / year
from NZD $40,220
Bachelor of Health BHealth
Kaupapa Māori Psychology

Hamilton, Waikato Region
3 years
Mar, Jul

A-Level
CDE
Fee / year
from NZD $35,228
Bachelor of Social Sciences BSocSc
Human Development, Māori and Indigenous Studies, Political Science + 3 majors

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Region
3 years
Mar, Jul

A-Level
CDE
Fee / year
from NZD $40,220

Hamilton, Waikato Region
3 years
Mar, Jul

A-Level
CDE
Fee / year
from NZD $40,220