University of Waikato
- New Zealand
- Founded 1964
Overview
The University of Waikato, established in 1964, is a public research university located in Hamilton, New Zealand. An additional campus is located in Tauranga.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1964Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | HamiltonSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Students | 10,537 (2021)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Staff | 1,713 (2023)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | waikato.ac.nz (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) |
Data read on 12 November 2026. Check the university's own site for current details.
Scholarships for international students
- A Zulauf Trust Scholarship Closed, deadline 15 Mar 2026
- Huy Tien Vu Scholarship Open, deadline 31 Mar 2027
University of Waikato's own scholarships page (opens in a new tab) (checked 14 Nov 2026)
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People who studied here
- Jacinda Ardern (opens in a new tab)Prime Minister of New Zealand (2017–2023)
- Marilyn Waring (opens in a new tab)New Zealand politician and academic
- Manasseh Sogavare (opens in a new tab)Solomon Islander politician (1955–), prime minister of Solomon Islands (2000–2001, 2006–2007, 2014–2017, 2019–2024)
- Jerry Mateparae (opens in a new tab)Governor-General of New Zealand
- Emma Twigg (opens in a new tab)New Zealand rower (born 1987)
- Derek Sikua (opens in a new tab)Solomon Islands politician
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