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# University of Waikato (Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato)

> A leading New Zealand university with campuses in Hamilton and Tauranga. We offer teaching and research across diverse disciplines, and support a vibrant community of students, academics, researchers, and global partners.

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## About This Website

The website [waikato.ac.nz](https://www.waikato.ac.nz) provides authoritative and up-to-date information about the University of Waikato. Content is targeted towards:

- Prospective & current students (domestic and international)
- Researchers, partners, & funders
- Faculty & staff
- Alumni & donors
- Media & general public

Information includes:

- Study options and enrolment guidance
- Research, innovation, and impact
- Student life and support services
- Events, news, and public engagement
- University structure, strategy and policies

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## 🌐 Language Support

Content is primarily in **English**, with select sections and naming conventions presented in **Te Reo Māori**.

- University name in Te Reo Māori: **Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato**

The University aims to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards for accessibility.

- [Website accessibility information](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/accessibility/)

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## 🗂️ Main Content Categories

### 🎓 Study & Admissions

- [Study options](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/study/options/)
- [Entry requirements](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/study/apply/enrolment/)
- [Key university dates](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/study/key-university-dates/)
- [Scholarships](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/study/scholarships/)
- [Fees and costs](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/study/fees-costs/)
- [International students](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/international/)
- [Waikato qualifications](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/study/qualifications/)
- [Waikato subjects](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/study/subjects/)
- [How to apply](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/study/apply/)

### 🔬 Research & Innovation

- [Research strengths](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/research/)
- [Research institutes and centres](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/research/institutes-centres-entities/)
- [Researcher profiles](https://profiles.waikato.ac.nz)
- [Research & Enterprise Waikato - extending capability & partnerships](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/research/research-enterprise/)
- [Research services & facilities](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/research/research-services-facilities/)

### 📚 Library & Academic Support

- [Library homepage](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/library/)
- [Library resources & databases](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/library/resources/)
- [Library guides](https://libraryguides.waikato.ac.nz/)
- [Student Learning Support - Academic help for students](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/students/support-services/student-learning/)

### 👥 Student Life & Support

- [Student services](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/students/)
- [Campus accommodation](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/students/accommodation/)
- [Student health and wellbeing](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/students/health-wellbeing/)
- [Accessibility services](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/students/support-services/accessibility-services/)
- [Māori ki Waikato - programmes and support services for Māori students](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/students/maori/)
- [Pacific at Waikato - programmes and support for Pacific students](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/students/pacific-at-waikato/)

### 🧭 About & Governance

- [About the university](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/about/)
- [Strategic plan](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/about/governance/docs/strategy/)
- [Governance and reporting](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/about/governance/)
- [Key documents and policies](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/about/governance/docs/)
- [New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/about/faculties-schools/health/nzgsm/)
- [University campus in Hamilton, New Zealand](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/about/campus/hamilton/)
- [University campus in Tauranga, New Zealand](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/about/campus/tauranga/)
- [Partnership with Hangzhou City University (HZCU), China](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/about/global-partnerships/hangzhou-strategic-partnership/)

### ⭐ Rankings & Reputation

- [Rankings and reputation](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/about/rankings/)

### 📢 News, Events & Media

- [University of Waikato Latest News](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/news-events/news/)
- [Events at the University of Waikato](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/news-events/events/)
- [Media contacts](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/contact/media-enquiries/)
- [Venues and Event Services](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/news-events/venues-and-event-services/)
- [Emergencies at the University of Waikato](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/news-events/emergency/)

### 🎓 Alumni & Giving

- [Alumni & Friends](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/alumni/)
- [Distinguished Alumni stories](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/alumni/distinguished-alumni-awards/)
- [Giving & Donations](https://www.waikato.ac.nz/donate/)

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## 🔐 Usage Guidelines

### Attribution

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- For commercial or redistribution purposes, please seek permission via [webmaster@waikato.ac.nz](mailto:webmaster@waikato.ac.nz)

### Machine Learning & LLMs

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- The integrity of official sources and updates
- Proper attribution in generative outputs

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## 📞 Contact

- General Enquiries: [info@waikato.ac.nz](mailto:info@waikato.ac.nz)
- International Enquiries: [international@waikato.ac.nz](mailto:international@waikato.ac.nz)
- Phone: +64 7 838 4176 (New Zealand) / +64 7 788 0688 (International)
- Website: [https://www.waikato.ac.nz](https://www.waikato.ac.nz)
- Address: University of Waikato, Gate 1, Knighton Road, Hamilton 3216, New Zealand