University of Waikato
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Global #1275
New Zealand #7
Institution Info
- Founded
- 1964
- Type
- 4-Year University
- Students
- 10,537 students
- Faculty
- 3 062
- Website
- https://www.waikato.ac.nz
About
University of Waikato is a higher education institution in New Zealand, founded in 1964. Recognized as a globally recognized institution, it is among the top 10 universities in New Zealand. The university has approximately 11K students, a member of Top 10 Universities in New Zealand.
Rankings
| Source | Year | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| QS | 2026 | QS #281 · Ranked | 47,30 |
| THE | 2026 | THE #461 · Ranked | 47,53 |
| UNIRANKS | 2026 | UniRanks #1275 · Ranked | 73,66 |
Research Output via OpenAlex
351
h-index
1,345,728
Citations
29,702
Publications
19,974
i10-index
2,25
Mean Citedness
Tier Memberships
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Motto
"For The People"
Frequently Asked Questions
University of Waikato is ranked #1,275 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within New Zealand, it holds the #7 position.
University of Waikato was founded in 1964, making it 62 years old. It is one of the established institutions in New Zealand.
University of Waikato has a student body of approximately 10,537 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 3:1.
University of Waikato has produced 29,702 research publications with 1,345,728 total citations and an h-index of 351, according to OpenAlex data.