Joining Forces in the Bay

The University of Waikato at Tauranga Campus

Surf, sand, sun and shops are not all you'll find at Tauranga. The University of Waikato offers a growing range of degrees and programmes in one of New Zealand's most sought-after locations - combining beautiful beaches, a sophisticated city lifestyle and university study.

Partnering with the Polytechnic - in the Bay, for the Bay

In Tauranga, the University works in partnership with the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic. Our partnership is reflected in shared campuses and a 'staircase' approach to many programmes to provide students with the pathways to life-long learning opportunities in the Bay.

Supporting the Region

Western Bay of Plenty is one of the fastest growing regions in New Zealand. The University has been working with the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic for more than a decade to develop programmes and increase tertiary education opportunities in the area. New courses are developed with industry and community input to ensure students are well equipped to take advantage of regional employment opportunities.

Facilities

Classes are taught at the campuses we share with the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic at Windermere Campus and the Bongard Centre in Tauranga's CBD.

A range of technology and media, including face-to-face teaching, video conferencing and the internet, are used to teach our courses. For many classes, video conferencing connects our Tauranga classrooms to courses in Hamilton as they are being taught, so students get exactly the same lectures and powerpoint presentations as their Hamilton classmates. Students can interact with their lecturers in Hamilton via video conference link as well as by email and phone.

Other classes are taught face-to-face by Tauranga-based lecturers and tutors, and some of our Hamilton-based lecturers travel to Tauranga to lecture and tutor. Students have access to libraries in Hamilton and Tauranga, including the full range of university library catalogues and electronic databases. Books can also be ordered from Hamilton.

Further Information

For further information about programmes available in Tauranga please refer to www.uwt.waikato.ac.nz. To get in contact, either email the Tauranga campus: uwt@waikato.ac.nz or phone 07 577 0620.