The University of Waikato is located in Hamilton and Tauranga, New Zealand, and was established in 1964. Today it has an international reputation for academic excellence in research and teaching. While it has strength across a broad range of subject areas, its degrees in Computer Science and in Management are regarded as particularly strong. Its School of Māori and Pacific Development is also acknowledged as the world center for study in this subject area.
In 2002 over 14,000 students were enrolled at the University of Waikato. More than one-quarter of students were over 25 years of older, and over half were women. The University of Waikato has the highest proportion of Māori students on any campus in New Zealand and is committed to providing appropriate programs for these students. The Māori character of the campus is an important aspect of its overall identity.
The University of Waikato in Hamilton is spread over 0.67 km? (170 acres) of beautifully landscaped park-like grounds, and includes extensive sporting and recreational areas surrounding three ornamental lakes. Many sporting and cultural groups are active on campus, including various international students' clubs. The University provides excellent study facilities, including modern lecture rooms and laboratories, a library of over 1,000,000 volumes, and an extensive computer network with over 800 terminals.
The University of Waikato at Tauranga (formerly Tauranga University College) offers 150 papers.
The University of Waikato is comprised of seven Schools of Studies (Faculties).
- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- Waikato Management School
- School of Education
- School of Science and Technology
- School of Computing and Mathematical Science
- School of Law
- School of Māori and Pacific Development
These schools offer undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate degrees in their respective subject areas. Degrees in Engineering are offered through the School of Science and Technology. |
