About Us
The University of Waikato is committed to delivering a world-class education and research portfolio. With around 13,000 students and 1,500 staff, we offer a distinctive and rewarding university experience, while pursuing strong international links to advance knowledge.
Our diverse academic division at University of Waikato includes internationally recognised units that deliver high quality teaching and research. Te Wānanga o Ngā Kete the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences (ALPSS) includes Te Kura Toi the School of Arts, Te Kura Aronui the School of Social Sciences, and Te Kura Whatu Oho Mauri the School of Psychology, and Te Piringa the Faculty of Law. The Division also contains two research institutes: Te Ngira the Institute for Population Research (IPR) and Te Puna Haumaru the New Zealand Institute for Security and Crime Science (NZISCS). The Pro Vice-Chancellor has responsibility for the overall direction of the Division’s activities.