Our main campus is located in the vibrant, multicultural city of Hamilton, with outdoor activities, shopping malls and eateries only a short drive away. On campus, you’ll find a new state-of-the-art Student Centre, sporting facilities, cafes and eateries, car parking, subsidised bus services and more.
Student Centre
Our eco-friendly Student Centre contains two libraries, high-tech computer labs, student learning support, an Information Desk for enquiries and enrolments, Campus Books bookstore, a Momento Cafe, and hang out spaces for students.
The Library – Te Whare Pukapuka
The Library consists of the Central Library and Law Library, both of which can be found in the Student Centre. These also offer quiet and group study spaces. The Teaching Resources Library is located in the School of Education.
Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts
All our students studying performance programmes in music, theatre, dance and Māori will learn in our specialist venues and teaching rooms in the Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts. The Academy also hosts music concerts, theatre and dance performances, art and photography exhibitions, festivals and student balls.
Lady Goodfellow Chapel
Opposite UniRec and next to one of the beautiful campus lakes, the Lady Goodfellow Chapel is available to students as a place to meet, worship, reflect or use as a quiet place to study. Two chaplains are available if you need someone to talk to.
Bike storage
We have over 1,300 bike spaces including bike racks, covered areas and lockable storage units.
Campus transport and parking
On-campus parking is available to students at a maximum cost of $2 per day. Students also have the option of purchasing a parking permit for the whole semester. We encourage students to consider alternative forms of transport to campus, with preferential carpool parking and over 1,300 secure bike storage spaces.
Student spaces
There are many different social and learning spaces you can use to watch videos for your papers, catch up with friends or relax.
ASB Bank
ASB Bank has a branch and an ATM located in the campus shopping complex. Open 9am-4.30pm Monday-Friday.
Bongo Café
Bongo Cafe is located in the campus shopping complex. They have a variety of food including hot meals and a ‘select your own’ sushi bar. Open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.
Campus Books
Campus Books bookstore is where you can buy your university textbooks and stationery. It is located in the Student Centre. Open 8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday. Phone: 07 856 6813.
Campus Pharmacy
The Campus Pharmacy is located in the campus shopping complex. As well as fulfilling prescriptions and selling over-the-counter medicine and first aid, you can also buy stamps, post bags and envelopes. Open 8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday.
Kahurangi Cafe
Kahurangi Cafe is located in the ground floor of the Oranga building, and offers a variety of cafe-style cabinet food and coffee. Open 8am-4pm Monday to Friday.
Momento Cafe and Bar
There are three branches of Momento located throughout the campus: in the Waikato Management School, the Student Centre, and in the campus shopping complex. They sell coffee and cafe-style food.
Namaste Kitchen
Located in the Student Union Building, Namaste Kitchen offers a range of Indian food. Open 8am-6pm Monday to Friday.
Opus Cafe and Bar
Opus Cafe and Bar is located in the Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts. They are open when performances and concerts are held in the Academy, for pre-show drinks and nibbles.
Pita Pit
Pita Pit is located on the ground level of the Student Centre and offers a range of pitas, salads and juices. Open 10am-5pm Monday to Thursday, 10am-4pm Friday.
STA Travel
STA Travel specialises in cheap flights, round the world trips, working holidays and more, for students and young people. Open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.
Sue’s Cafe
Sue’s Cafe is located in the ground floor of the Oranga building, and offers a variety of Asian-food including ‘order made’ Donburi, noodle and ramen as well. Open 8am-5pm Monday to Friday
Uni-Mart
Uni-Mart is located in the campus shopping complex and sells drinks, chips, confectionery and grocery items. Open 8am-6pm Monday to Friday.
Student Health Services
Student Health Services offers nurse consultations, doctor appointments, prescriptions, mental health support and counselling services to students enrolled with us. Open 8.30am-5pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 9.30am-5pm on Wednesday.
Security
Security Services Centre is located in the B Block Annex and are responsible for ensuring the Hamilton Campus is a safe and secure environment for all our staff and students. Security staff patrol the campus and can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on 07 838 4444 or by using one of the emergency phones located around the campus.
Waikato Print
Waikato Print is where you’ll purchase your course readings. They also offer photocopying, laminating, binding, printing and fax services. Contact 07 838 4119 or email [email protected]
Waikato Students’ Union
The Waikato Students’ Union is committed to ensuring you are heard on campus, and get the best out of your university experience. The WSU is located in the Student Union Building and are open 9am-4pm Monday to Friday.
Campus Crèche
Campus Crèche is a not-for-profit community childcare centre, located on the University of Waikato campus, providing childcare for staff, students and the general public. They have five different centres that cater for different age groups. Call 07 838 4034 for more information.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Ngā Kuaka
Te Kōhanga Reo o Ngā Kuaka is an on-campus ECE centre where the children are completely immersed in Māori language and culture. Fill out an enquiry form for more information or to enrol your child.
UniRec
Our on-campus gym, UniRec, is one of the best-equipped gyms in the Waikato region with weights and cardio equipment, personal trainers, exercise classes, physiotherapy services, a sports hall, and endless pools. If you don’t want to commit UniRec offers flexible memberships, and membership is discounted for University of Waikato students.
The University of Waikato Pool
We have an Olympic-sized main pool and a circular dive pool available to students for casual use, located via Gate 4 on Hillcrest Road.
Sports courts
The sealed court areas beside the Pavilion hosts two basketball courts year-round, four tennis courts during summer, and one tennis court and three floodlit netball courts during winter. Two squash courts are also available, with 24-hour swipe card access once membership is purchased at UniRec.
Sport at Waikato
Sport at Waikato run a large number of clubs that are based on campus, including rugby, hockey, rowing, soccer and netball.
Social sport
Social sport is a great way to meet other students, make new friends and keep fit. Our University of Waikato Sport team manages the Social Sport league on our Hamiton campus and offers indoor and outdoor games in netball, touch rugby, futsal and six-a-side football.
Dance room
The School of Education gym and mirrored dance room is available for bookings. Email [email protected] for more information.