Robots were the spookiest this Halloween
How robots are edging into spooky territory was profiled at the University's first-ever Nerdfest this Halloween.
Computer Science
Join our Computer Science team at Waikato, leaders in AI, big data, and cyber security. Innovate with us and make an impact from day one.
Hands-on learning: study Computer Science
Our students are inspired by some of the sharpest minds leading cutting-edge research on the most pressing challenges and exciting opportunities of our times.
There’s never been a better time to study computer science.
Our Computer Science team is on the frontier of AI and big data with renowned expertise in machine learning – universities around the world use our resources and our research to guide their teaching.
We’re also forging new frontiers in cyber security to keep people’s data safe. By leveraging our open-source digital library system, Greenstone, we work with communities to bring historical records to life online.
We're proud to be recognised among the best in the world with a current top 400 QS world ranking, and we're passionate about enabling our students to be solving real-life problems from day one.
Choose from a variety of degrees
BCompSc
Bachelor of Computer Science
3 years
Hamilton
BE(Hons)
Bachelor of Engineering (Software)
4 years
Hamilton, Tauranga
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
3 years
Hamilton, Tauranga
MCS
Master of Cyber Security
1.5 years
Hamilton
ME
Master of Engineering (Software)
1 year
Hamilton
MSc
Master of Science
1 - 1.5 years
Hamilton, Tauranga
MSc(Research)
Master of Science (Research)
1 - 1.5 years
Hamilton, Tauranga
Adapt to the changing world
Explore our broad range of subjects offered at both the Hamilton and Tauranga campuses.
Lead the digital charge
Join a community of innovative thinkers at Waikato. Work alongside world-renowned computer science experts and be at the forefront of digital innovation.
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Pathways into tech
We know that technology has the power to improve our world. At the University of Waikato we are working with the people, for the people, every day.
Waikato Alumni: powering our software superheroes
With a focus on designing and developing bespoke software, Company X needs a team of ‘software specialist superheroes’. That’s why they makes a point of hiring University of Waikato alumni.
To be the best, you hire the best
Lightwire seek graduates from the University of Waikato computer science programmes because they understand to be the best, they need to hire the best.
Latest computing news
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University of Waikato creating impact with new Company-X partnership
A new partnership with Hamilton-based software experts Company-X will open pathways for researchers to have impact in industry.
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University of Waikato academic recognised for shaping computing at Waikato
A University of Waikato academic, pivotal in shaping computing at Waikato, is honored with the prestigious University of Waikato Medal.
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Securing New Zealand’s future: Cyber Security Challenge celebrates 10 years
Tomorrow, Kiwis across the country will be at the University of Waikato for the 10th annual New Zealand Cyber Security Challenge.