Friday 14 August 2026, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

The University of Waikato invites prospective students, families, and community members to explore its Hamilton campus through regularly scheduled campus tours running throughout the academic year. These Friday afternoon sessions, starting at 1:00 pm from the Information Desk in Te Manawa – Student Centre, offer a guided introduction to the university's facilities, study options, student support services, and campus life. For those considering tertiary education in New Zealand, these tours provide an invaluable opportunity to experience the Waikato environment firsthand, ask questions of current students and staff, and get a feel for what studying at a research-intensive university looks like in practice. The University of Waikato is ranked number one in New Zealand for research and offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across education, sciences, arts, business, law, and more. Whether you're a secondary school student exploring your options, an international student considering New Zealand, or a mature learner thinking about returning to study, these campus tours offer a welcoming and informative starting point for your tertiary education journey.