University of Waikato
Hamilton · New Zealand · University · Research
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Graduate earnings (5yr) | $68,000 (Sector median: $70,000) |
| Graduate earnings (1yr) | $49,000 (Sector median: $50,000) |
| Full-time employment | 85.0% |
| Teaching satisfaction (Survey) | 72.0% |
| Continuation rate | 82.0% (Benchmark: 84.0%) |
| Completion rate | 68.0% (Benchmark: 67.0%) |
| Financial stability | Green |
| Total students | 14,065 (22.8% international) |
| Median monthly rent | $2,297 (New Zealand median: $2,513) |
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Data years: students: Education Counts 2024, earnings: TEC / IRD tax data 2024, satisfaction: ENZ International Student Experience Survey 2025, entry: University websites 2025, finance: State-funded, outcomes: Education Counts 2024