University of Waikato (Māori: Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato),  established in 1964, is a public research university located in  Hamilton, New Zealand，with a growing campus in Tauranga. 

  The university conducts disciplinary areast, and boasts notable strengths in environmental science, marine and freshwater ecology, engineering and computer science. It offers degrees in health, engineering, computer science, management, Māori and Indigenous Studies, the arts, psychology, social sciences and education. 

  The university is ranked No. 235 on the 2025 QS World University Rankings, with a strong international reputation for its research-led teaching, innovative spirit, and commitment to providing a world-class education. Guided by its Māori motto Ko Te Tangata (For the People), the University of Waikato strives to create positive global impact through its graduates and research.