Open Day 2026
At Open Day you can explore study options, take a campus tour, view the Halls of Residence, talk to staff and experience Waikato student life. Check out the 2025 Open Day highlights and register for this year to win.
2025 highlights
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Open Day at our Hamilton and Tauranga campuses.
Take a look at the highlights from each day — and get a taste of what’s waiting for you at Waikato.
What is Open Day?
Attending an Open Day is the best way to see what the University of Waikato has to offer and to start planning your next steps after secondary school. Visit our beautiful campuses to learn about study pathways, subjects, degrees and the exciting careers they lead to.
We've got information sessions, campus and accommodation tours, interactive activities, food stalls, prizes and live entertainment. We can't wait to see you there!
What is Community Open Day?
Community Open Day is perfect for those interested in attending university for the first time, considering a postgraduate qualification to upskill or change careers, or are supporting a family member interested in tertiary study. We welcome whānau, friends and the wider community to come and talk to our friendly staff and get your questions answered.
Join us at The Pā, on our Hamilton campus, to learn about our flexible learning options, scholarships and the support services that set our students up for success.
Register for the event you are interested in to receive Open Day updates and the programme when it is available.