The University of Waikato (informally Waikato University, or simply Waikato) (M?ori: Te Whare W?nanga o Waikato) is located in Hamilton and Tauranga, New Zealand, and was established in 1964. It has strengths across a broad range of subject areas, particularly its degrees in Computer Science and in Management. Its School of M?ori and Pacific Development is acknowledged as the world centre for study in this subject area.

In 2007, over 12,000 students were enrolled at the university. More than a quarter of students were aged over 25, and over half were women. It has the highest proportion of M?ori students on any campus in New Zealand. The M?ori character of the campus is an important aspect of its overall identity.