Which programs is the University of Waikato known for?

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    Anushree Sinha | Contributor-Level 10

    a year ago

    University of Waikato offers a plethora of courses in 135 leading fields of study such as Arts, Social Science, Mathematics, Education, Health, Business, Language & Mass Communication, Engineering and Management. As per the US News & World Report 2023 Subject Rankings, the top-ranked University of Waikato courses include:

    • Economics and Business (#134); and
    • Social Sciences and Public Health (#399).

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University of Waikato

Establishment

1927

1964

Shiksha Popularity Rankings

#6 in New Zealand

#4 in New Zealand

Overall Rating (Reviews on Shiksha)

4.1

NA

Location

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According to this ranking body, this university ranks higher than the University of Waikato which is one of the similarly ranked universities in New Zealand.

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2024

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University of Waikato

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