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View your enrolment status in MyWaikato.
Find out the event times for lectures, tutorials, labs and workshops for each paper.
Learn more about the range of health and wellbeing services provided for students.
Te Iho o Te Manawataki, the University Library, is the heart of our campus. We offer study spaces and resources such as Mātangireia for Indigenous collections and O Neherā for digitised history, to help students, researchers, and our community succeed.
Explore diverse undergraduate, postgraduate, and higher degree options tailored to your interests and career goals, with our flexible programmes.
The University of Waikato and our partners provide various scholarship and award options to help students cover fees and living expenses, as well as to foster academic and research excellence.
Your academic journey starts here: a comprehensive guide packed with information on campus life, enrolment, orientation, and the tools you'll need to thrive in your days as a new student at Waikato.
Browse our extensive list of papers, and use filters to narrow down your search via paper type, trimester/teaching periods and locations.
Use resource booker to book student meeting rooms.
View your higher degree progress reports in MyWaikato.
The University of Waikato offers programmes and services for Māori students, including academic support, scholarships, housing, and leadership opportunities.
Discover the range of programmes and resources designed to support your academic journey and celebrate Pacific cultures.
We offer a vast network of sports clubs and events, and a number of high performance programmes and scholarships.
Experience University of Waikato's research impact! From AI to environmental science, explore studies shaping the future. Join us in advancing knowledge and making a difference!
New students can become acquainted with the University by attending Orientation events! Find out where things are, how to use our systems, what spaces are available for you to enjoy and who will support you during your time studying with us.
From winner to judge: Becky Manawatu holds the pen as 2026 Sargeson Prize Chief Judge
From a primary school student who loved to write, Becky Manawatu has become an award-winning author and the 2026 Sargeson Prize Chief Judge, now urging New Zealand writers to craft empathetic, character-driven stories.
Waikato student cohort continues to grow
The University of Waikato reports higher 2026 enrolments, a record school-leaver intake, improved retention, and strong international numbers across both campuses.
Digital storytelling is reshaping how children read, write and imagine, Waikato PhD student finds
Gisela de Castro, a PhD candidate at the University, has transformed children’s letters from across NZ into animated digital stories, exploring place, creativity and how technology is shaping modern literacy.
Planting the future: a lifetime love of nature lives on at Waikato
The University received $5 million from the George Mason Charitable Trust, ensuring Waikato students continue to be supported through scholarships and research projects.
Here at Waikato, we provide a range of different accommodation options for our students studying at both our Tauranga and Hamilton campus. Find out more about our accommodation options, as well as some advice and tips about flatting and renting.
Prospective students, and their families and whānau, can talk to us about study options, get support with the enrolment process, and learn more about scholarships, accommodation, student support and other services.
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