Explore our subject areas
At Waikato, students aren't just numbers; they're part of a diverse family. Smaller classes ensure closer teacher-student interaction, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Arts, Design and Communication
The arts provide creative and practical ways of understanding ourselves, other people and the world around us, conveying and expressing innovative and impactful insights.
Business and Management
Gain the business insights you need to make sound decisions that will positively impact people, planet and profits.
Computer Science
Our students are inspired by some of the sharpest minds, who are leading cutting-edge research on some of the most pressing challenges and exciting opportunities of our times.
Engineering
The University of Waikato offers engineering programmes to equip students with practical skills for successful and rewarding careers.
Education
Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education encompasses programmes that are grounded in current theories in education and offers opportunities for real-life practical experiences.
Health
Are you passionate about helping people live healthier lives? If so, our Bachelor of Health or our Bachelor of Nursing could be the perfect degree for you.
Law
Study in one of the leading law schools in New Zealand. Look deeper to find out why laws are made, who made them, how they work and how to change them.
Māori and Indigenous Studies
Our students are armed with the knowledge and attitude to advance Indigenous peoples and provide cultural perspectives in contemporary environments. Create positive change. Learn from the best.
Natural 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.
Psychology
At Waikato, we welcome students into a community full of innovative thinkers. Our students work alongside internationally respected psychologists to understand and advocate for inclusive communities.
Science
Our world demands bold scientific solutions. Waikato is where those solutions begin, with innovative minds collaborating across disciplines to tackle humanity's greatest challenges.
Social Sciences
The social sciences provide you with the tools to add value to society and to confront the more challenging topics of the modern world.