University Of Waikato Faculties

The University of Waikato structure is made up of five areas, each of which contains a number of different faculties and schools. These areas are made up of:



In addition to these five areas of the University, there is also the Waikato Pathways College and Te Mata Kairangi School of Graduate Research.

Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences

School of Arts

The School of Arts provides teaching and research focused on understanding the human condition, the unique ways we experience the world and the different forms of culture manifested from our ingenuity, imagination, resourcefulness and intellectual creativity.

Te Piringa – Faculty of Law

Te Piringa – Faculty of Law provides an innovative, student-focused Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree in a stimulating academic environment. The Faculty’s founding goals of professionalism, biculturalism, and the study of law in context attract an exciting and diverse group of staff and students.

School of Psychology

The School of Psychology teaches a wide range of psychology paths, from neuroscience to social science. Psychology is offered as a subject under a wide range of qualifications.

School of Social Sciences

The School of Social Sciences actively promotes the University’s core motto ‘For the People’. Through a wide rage of subjects and qualifications, social sciences at tertiary level encourages critical thinking and the analysis of how individuals and groups in society relate to each other.

Division of Health, Engineering, Computing and Science

Te Huataki Waiora School of Health

Te Huataki Waiora School of Health provides an innovative platform for bringing together expertise from across the University and our community to explore new ideas and ways of looking at issues and challenges that affect how we live, work and play.

School of Engineering

The School of Engineering applies high tech to solve complex problems, particularly in areas like robotics, smart infrastructure and renewable energy. The School offers eight Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree programmes; Civil, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Chemical and Biological, Environmental, Materials and Processing, Electrical and Electronic, and Software Engineering.

School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences

The School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences provides a stimulating and leading-edge environment of quality relevant teaching programmes and world-class research, producing graduates well matched for the challenges of the contemporary and future workplace.

School of Science

The School of Science offers a range of innovative programmes for the undergraduate degrees of Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Science (Technology). The School also hosts the Environmental Research Institute made up of a multi-disciplinary group of researchers, all focused on improving the quality of New Zealand’s natural and physical environment.

Division of Education

Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education

Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education provides programmes in areas such as teacher education, counselling, human development, education, educational leadership and education studies. It distinguishes itself among other education schools through its tradition and reputation for innovation, leadership and research.

Waikato Management School

The Waikato Management School has distinguished itself among New Zealand business schools by the relevance and rigour of its education and research, and its belief that business and enterprise are most successful when they improve the communities, societies, and nations in which they operate.

Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao – Faculty of Māori and Indigenous Studies

Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao – Faculty of Māori and Indigenous Studies offers programmes in Māori language and linguistics, culture, customs, creative and performing arts, media and communication, Treaty of Waitangi, and development studies.

Waikato Pathways College

Waikato Pathways College provide a range of learning opportunities that are research-informed, locally and internationally connected, dynamic and distinctive. The College offers university preparation courses, and foundation, bridging and English language programmes. They also support international study groups in range of discipline areas and train teachers who want to teach English to adults.

Te Mata Kairangi School of Graduate Research

The School of Graduate Research manages domestic student enquiries related to enrolment, and assists enrolled candidates with administration matters for the following degrees: PhD, MPhil, EdD, DMA, SJD, DLit, DSc and LLD.

Faculties, Schools & Divisions

Division of Arts, Law, Psychology & Social Sciences

Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor

Postal Address
Division of Arts, Law, Psychology & Social Sciences 
The University of Waikato
Private Bag 3105
Hamilton
New Zealand

Physical Address
Division of Arts, Law, Psychology & Social Sciences 
The University of Waikato
Ground Floor, J Block
Gate 1, Knighton Road
Hamilton



Personal Assistant to the Pro Vice-Chancellor – Eileen Fenner
 Phone: +64 7 838 4949
 Email: [email protected]

For general enquiries:
 Phone: +64 7 838 4080
or 0800 800 145 (within NZ)
 Fax: +64 7 84 4636

School of Arts, School of Psychology & School of Social Sciences

Postal Address
School of Arts, School of Psychology & School of Social Sciences 
The University of Waikato
Private Bag 3105
Hamilton
New Zealand

Physical Address
School of Arts, School of Psychology & School of Social Sciences
The University of Waikato
Ground Floor, J Block
Gate 1, Knighton Road
Hamilton

For general enquiries:
 Phone: +64 7 838 4080
or 0800 800 145 (within NZ)
 Fax: +64 7 838 4636

 Email: [email protected]
 Web: waikato.ac.nz/fass

School of Arts
School Manager – Carolyn Henson
 Phone: +64 7 848 4308
 Email: [email protected]

School of Psychology
School Manager – Naomi Russell
 Phone: +64 7 838 4032
 Email: [email protected]

School of Social Sciences
School Manager – Breanne Taite
 Phone: +64 7 838 4047
 Email: [email protected]

Te Piringa – Faculty of Law

Postal Address
Te Piringa – Faculty of Law
The University of Waikato
Private Bag 3105
Hamilton
New Zealand

Physical Address
Te Piringa – Faculty of Law
The University of Waikato
Gate 7, Hillcrest Road
Hamilton
New Zealand

 Phone: +64 7 838 4167
0800 LAWSTUDY (0800 529 788)
 Fax: +64 7 838 4417

 Email (general enquiries): [email protected]

 Email (enrolment enquiries): [email protected]

 Web: waikato.ac.nz/law

Division of Health, Engineering, Computing & Science

School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences

Postal Address
Faculty of Computing and
Mathematical Sciences
The University of Waikato
Private Bag 3105
Hamilton
New Zealand

Physical Address
Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
The University of Waikato
1st Floor, G-Block
Gate 8, Hillcrest Road
Hamilton
New Zealand

For general enquiries:
 Phone: +64 7 838 4322
 Fax: +64 7 838 4155

 Email: [email protected]
 Web: cms.waikato.ac.nz

Te Huataki Waiora School of Health

Postal Address
Te Huataki Waiora School of Health
The University of Waikato 
Private Bag 3105  
Hamilton  
New Zealand

Physical Address
Te Huataki Waiora School of Health 
6th Floor, TT Block
Gate 4, Hillcrest Road
Hillcrest, Hamilton
New Zealand

For general enquiries:
 Phone: 0800 WAIKATO

 Email: [email protected]
 Web: waikato.ac.nz/hshp

School of Engineering

Postal Address
School of Engineering
The University of Waikato
Private Bag 3105
Hamilton

Physical Address
School of Engineering 
The University of Waikato
Gate 8, Hillcrest Road
Hamilton

For general enquiries:
 Phone: +64 7 838 4625
0800 438 254
 Fax: +64 7 838 4218

 Email: [email protected]
 Web: sci.waikato.ac.nz

School of Science

Postal Address
School of Science
The University of Waikato
Private Bag 3105
Hamilton

Physical Address
School of Science
The University of Waikato
Gate 8, Hillcrest Road
Hamilton

For general enquiries:
 Phone: +64 7 838 4625
0800 438 254
 Fax: +64 7 838 4218

 Email: [email protected]
 Web: sci.waikato.ac.nz

Division of Education

Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education

Postal Address
Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education
The University of Waikato
Private Bag 3105
Hamilton
New Zealand

Physical Address
Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education
The University of Waikato
Gate 5, Hillcrest Road
Hillcrest, Hamilton
New Zealand

For general enquiries:
 Phone: +64 7 838 4500
0800 83 22 42
 Fax: +64 7 838 4555

 Email: [email protected]
 Web: education.waikato.ac.nz

Waikato Management School

Postal Address
Waikato Management School
The University of Waikato
Private Bag 3105
Hamilton 3240
New Zealand

Physical Address
Waikato Management School
The University of Waikato
Gate 7, Hillcrest Road
Hamilton
New Zealand

Management Student Centre:
 Phone: +64 7 838 4303
 Email: [email protected]

 Web: www.management.ac.nz

Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao – Faculty of Māori & Indigenous Studies

Postal Address
Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao
Faculty of Māori and Indigenous Studies
The University of Waikato
Private Bag 3105
Hamilton
New Zealand

Physical Address
Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao
Faculty of Māori and Indigenous Studies
The University of Waikato
Ground Floor, ITS Block
Gate 1, Knighton Road
Hamilton

For general enquiries:
 Phone: +64 7 838 4737
 Fax: +64 7 838 4742

 Email: [email protected]
 Web: waikato.ac.nz/fmis

Waikato Pathways College

Postal Address
Pathways College
The University of Waikato
Private Bag 3105
Hamilton

Physical Address
Pathways College
LAIN Building
The University of Waikato
Gate 1, Knighton Road
Hamilton

For general enquiries:
 Phone: +64 7 858 5600
 Fax: +64 7 858 5694

 Email: [email protected]
 Web: waikato.ac.nz/pathways

Te Mata Kairangi School of Graduate Research

Postal address
School of Graduate Research
The University of Waikato
Private Bag 3105
Hamilton 3240
New Zealand

Courier address
School of Graduate Research
University of Waikato
FMD Mail Centre
21 Ruakura Rd
Hamilton 3240
New Zealand

For general enquiries:
 Phone: +64 7 858 5096
 Email: [email protected]

Financial Services

 Fax: 07 838 4933
 Web: https://findiv.waikato.ac.nz/

Human Resources

 Phone: +64 7 838 4003
 Fax: 07 856 0135
 Email: [email protected]
 Web: https://waikato.ac.nz/hrm/

Information Technology Services

 Phone: +64 7 838 4008
 Fax: 07 838 4066
 Web: https://its.waikato.ac.nz/

Library

 Phone: +64 7 838 4051
 Fax: 07 838 4017
 Email: [email protected]
 Web: https://www.waikato.ac.nz/library/

Marketing and Communications

 Phone: +64 7 838 4007
 Fax: +64 7 838 4504
 Web: https://www.waikato.ac.nz/cme/

Property Services

 Phone: +64 7 838 4001
 Fax: 07 838 4108
 Email: [email protected]
 Web: https://www.waikato.ac.nz/facilities/

Student Services

 Phone: 0800 WAIKATO (0800 924 528)
 Web: https://www.waikato.ac.nz/student-life/student-services/

Vice Chancellor’s Office



 Phone: +64 7 838 4006