Climate Ambassador for a better future
Secondary school students are contributing to a better climate future, thanks to a University of Waikato initiative aimed at fostering the next generation of climate ambassadors.
Natural Environment
Dive into the fascinating world of the environment at Waikato. We offer a unique blend of science, social sciences, mātauranga Maori, and hands-on learning, preparing you for a rewarding career in environmental management and protection.
Our graduates are well placed to protect and sustainably manage our environment
The growing human population is expected to exceed 9 billion within the next 40 years. The need to provide for increasing human demands, while protecting and sustainably managing the environment, is one of our greatest global challenges. Environmental studies is at the core of this challenge.
Lead Change in Environmental Planning
Protect our natural world while shaping the future of cities. Gain hands-on experience and graduate industry-ready with our NZPI-accredited Bachelor of Environmental Planning.
Navigating Human and Environmental Interactions
Explore how societies interact with places, economies and environments through various geographic perspectives and methods like GIS, to develop skills to solve local challenges that are globally relevant to build a sustainable world.
Taking care of our natural world
We take a strong interdisciplinary approach so our students gain skills applying the biological, chemical and Earth sciences to understand and manage the impacts of human activities on the environment.
Marine Science in Tauranga
Marine science is a fascinating field that explores the science of marine systems, including ecology, physical processes, and conservation efforts. Protect our oceans for tomorrow.
Other major subjects in Natural Environment
Earth Sciences
The demand for Earth Sciences experts is rising as we seek to manage soil, water, minerals, energy, coastal/marine resources, and understand natural hazards like floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, and volcanic eruptions.
Ecology and Biodiversity
In studying Ecology and Biodiversity you will learn about the distribution, abundance, and biology of organisms and their role in New Zealand’s most important ecosystems.
Environmental Sciences
Protecting and sustainably managing our environment is one of our greatest global challenges and our graduates are well placed to tackle this challenge head on.
Fight for a sustainable future
Learn from leading professors and researchers in the sustainability field and develop skills to change the way we tackle environmental challenges. Find our more about our researchers tackling climate change, biodiversity and conservation.
Be part of the climate solution
This degree is the first of its kind in the world and combines scientific knowledge of the biophysical world with understanding of economic and political systems and the impacts on Māori, Pacific and Indigenous communities.
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World-class laboratories at both of our campuses
We have a 'living lab' on our doorstep
Connected to the sea
The University of Waikato's Tauranga campus offers the only science research facility in New Zealand specifically configured to address the real issues of our engagement with the sea in terms of environmental sustainability, and also with a strong theme of innovation in creating wealth from our marine resources.
Get involved on campus
Connect with like-minded students, staff and the wider community with workshops, tree planting, community hīkoi and much more! Waikato and Tauranga Eco Campus are great ways to develop a deeper passion for the environment, volunteer, and get connected.
