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University of Waikato
About
The University of Waikato, established in 1964, is a public research university located in Hamilton, New Zealand. An additional campus is located in Tauranga. The university performs research in numerous disciplines such as education, social sciences, and management and is an innovator in environmental science, marine and freshwater ecology, engineering, computer science and artificial intelligenc...
The University of Waikato, established in 1964, is a public research university located in Hamilton, New Zealand. An additional campus is located in Tauranga. The university performs research in numerous disciplines such as education, social sciences, and management and is an innovator in environmental science, marine and freshwater ecology, engineering, computer science and artificial intelligence. It offers degrees in health, engineering, computer science, management, Māori and Indigenous Studies, the arts, psychology, social sciences and education.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 293 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 37 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 10,521
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 20.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 31%
- Female : Male
- 61 : 39
- Staff
- 1,713
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
15 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 51-75 | - | 2024 |
| Oceanography | 151-200 | - | 2020 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 151-200 | - | 2024 |
| Finance | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Geography | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Ecology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
QS
19 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports-Related Subjects | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Hospitality & Leisure Management | 151-175 | - | 2026 |
| Archaeology | 201-260 | - | 2025 |
| Philosophy | 201-225 | - | 2026 |
| Geography | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Accounting & Finance | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-250 | - | 2023 |
| Education & Training | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Linguistics | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Psychology | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 287 | 64.8 | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 501-520 | - | 2024 |
THE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 176–200 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 201–250 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 301–400 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 401–500 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
US News
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics & Econometrics | 177 | 46.6 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =359 | 46.6 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 736 | 46.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,131 | 46.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Waikato?
University of Waikato's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =293, THE Rank 401–500, ARWU Rank 701-800, US News Rank =722.
When was University of Waikato founded?
University of Waikato was founded in 1964.
What are the top subjects at University of Waikato?
Top subjects at University of Waikato include: Hospitality & Tourism Management, Sports-Related Subjects, Oceanography, Economics & Econometrics, Finance.
Where is University of Waikato located?
University of Waikato is located in Hamilton, New Zealand.