University of Waikato — student housing nearby (2026)

Hillcrest Road, Hillcrest, Hamilton 3216, New Zealand

QS #281World University Rankings
★ 4.4Google campus rating
496published reviews

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What people say about University of Waikato

Tony Yuan ★★★★★ · Google review · 6 months ago

The University of Waikato is a great place to study, with a beautiful campus and a strong academic reputation. The grounds are spacious and green, with the lake at the centre creating a calm and welcoming atmosphere that really enhances student life. Teaching quality is high, and lecturers are knowl

Le Roy Marley Nia Nia ★★★★★ · Google review · 2 months ago

It has beautiful landscapes animals of all kinds excellent 👌 good for a good old run around the lakes with thee animal 😀

Ingrid Chapman ★★★★★ · Google review · 2 months ago

Attendance at the 12.30pm graduation ceremony today. Great space. Lovely flow of the programme. Awesome tautoko from family & friends. Beautiful campus ❤️

Janie Yang ★★★★★ · Google review · 7 months ago

The campus makes you fall in love with every season in NZ. It has thoughtful, user-friendly designs, great infrastructure, friendly staff, plenty of parking spots and sports facilities. Great place for healing your inner self in the nature or just enjoying the daily life.

Verbatim excerpts from published Google reviews of the campus.

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University of Waikato — housing FAQ

Where do University of Waikato students live?
FindStay tracks 7 residences across 2 cities in New Zealand — start from the New Zealand housing hub and filter by commute to campus.
How is University of Waikato rated?
University of Waikato ranks #281 in the QS World University Rankings and holds a 4.4★ Google rating across 496 published campus reviews. Rankings measure the institution — visit days and open campuses tell you more about daily life.
When should I book housing near University of Waikato?
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