Professional director and distinguished alumna appointed Pro Vice-Chancellor Management
Jennifer Kerr is set to join the University as its new Pro Vice-Chancellor Management.
Alumni & Friends | Ngā Hoa Pīrata
Join our vibrant alumni and friends community at University of Waikato. Stay connected, access exclusive benefits, and celebrate your success with us.
We welcome the University of Waikato's graduates, staff and friends to our alumni and friends community. We encourage you to stay in touch with us as we seek to connect you with valuable learning opportunities to increase your knowledge and help you in your careers.
News
University celebrates recipients of 2025 New Year Honours
Waikato is celebrating a bumper list of people associated with the University who were recognised in this year’s New Year Honours.
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.
University of Waikato marks 60 years by honouring outstanding alumni
The Distinguished Alumni Awards were held in The Pā on 19 September to celebrate three award recipients and the University celebrating 60 years since its opening.
University celebrates recipients of 2025 New Year Honours
From alumni to donors, Honorary doctorates to staff, the University of Waikato community was well represented in the 2025 New Year Honours.
Distinguished Alumni Awards
The University of Waikato celebrates and honours graduates who have made outstanding contributions to their professions or communities by presenting them with a Distinguished Alumni Award.
Met at Waikato
Waikato intersections: Where academic companions became soulmates and classmates turned into business partners—how did your Waikato relationships transform your path?
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We love hearing from our alumni. Connect with us and keep your details up-to-date so we can share news and celebrate your future success.
Meet our alumni
The university taught [me] how to learn, that it promoted self-learning and critical thinking. And that’s such a valuable skill to have in an environment that requires me to be constantly learning.Brandon HutchesonBachelor of Science
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Alumni benefits
Library and database access
Alumni can join the Library free of charge. This includes in-person borrowing and access to a set of library databases specifically licensed for alumni use.
Careers and employment services
Careers Development Services offer a range of career development tools to support and enhance your employability skills and to refine your personal brand.
UniRec discount
Keep active at UniRec gym. As a Waikato alumni, you can enjoy 10% off a community membership. Free seven day trials are also available.
Keep an eye on Waikato
Specsavers offer Waikato alumni in New Zealand and Australia with special deals and ongoing benefits. Find out more at Specsavers.
Enjoy a tour
Back on campus? We’d love to reconnect. Email our Alumni & Friends team today for a tour of Waikato. There’s plenty to see!
Wear Waikato proud
Show your friends you are Waikato proud with merchandise and memorabilia. Choose from hoodies, tracksuits, accessories or get one of each.
Academic transcripts
Alumni can access digital versions of academic transcripts and graduation documents through the My eQuals platform or by contacting Student Services.
Upskill with Exec Ed
Keep moving ahead in your career with our Executive Education short courses. All University of Waikato alumni receive an exclusive 10% discount.
Industry and community connections
Do you have a work opportunity for students? A project our students can help with? Find out how you can help prepare the workforce of the future.
Ways to give back
Te Pou Taunaki Foundation
We welcome and encourage donations from anyone with an active interest in Waikato University — including alumni, staff, students and members of the community.
Become a rankings friend
Support Waikato’s status as a world-leading provider of global research and internationally renowned education. Sign up to participate in the QS Annual Survey.
Get involved
Keen to be a guest lecturer? Looking to hold an event? Interested in professional development for your team? Get in touch to discuss how you can stay involved.
Graduate Destination Survey
The Graduate Destination Survey brings together information on University of Waikato graduate’s experience at the university post-graduation. It aims to gather information which can be used to better our services and learn how to better support students through their learning journey.
Experience - 2023 Completers
90% - Satisfied with quality of their University Education
69% - Satisfied with the non-academic/non-teaching support
87% - Believe that their experience has been worthwhile
69% - Felt that UoW prepared them well for employment
Employment - 2023 Completers
90% - Employed or studying towards another qualification
84% - Working in role/industry related to qualification
70% - Satisfied WIL prepared them for their chosen industry
$60-$69k - Median Salary for a UoW Graduate
Graduate Destination Survey Result Summaries
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