The University of Waikato is one of the top Public universities, made up of seven faculties and schools offering a wide range of subjects. The University is widely regarded as a progressive and innovative university, which develops programmes to cater for the world’s changing environment. It is ranked #=375 in QS Global World University Rankings 2021.

Waikato offers the enrolment of Study Abroad students from Shantou at the University of Waikato.