School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences
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There’s never been a better time to study in Computer Science, Design or Data Analytics. Our students are inspired by some of the sharpest minds, who are leading cutting-edge research on some of the most pressing challenges and exciting opportunities of our times. Our aim here at the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences is to prepare you for a wide variety of careers, equipping you with the skills for academic and professional success.

Our Departments
The School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences is made up of the following departments.
Departments of Computer Science & Software Engineering
Department of Design
Department of Mathematics

Our Research
Find out more about the research groups in the School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences, including Cyber Security Researchers of Waikato (CROW) and the WAND: The Waikato Applied Network Dynamics Group
Te Ipu o te Mahara: The Artificial Intelligence Institute
Our research groups
Study Computer Science
Student, Jojo Stewart, explains why she chose the UoW to study Computer Science and explains some of the highlights of her study including an internship with Google!
News

University design student collaborates with global creative group
A bright blue avatar created by a University of Waikato design student is on show across New Zealand as part of the University’s A Trimester 2023 campaign.

Double major and university at 16
Keshav Mahindra achieved University Entrance and NCEA Level 3, all there was left to do was enrol at the University of Waikato.

Ready, set, cyber challenge
The largest cyber security challenge in New Zealand kicks off this week with students from around Aotearoa preparing to hack, learn and solve their way to virtual glory - and a decent prize pool.

Artificial Intelligence graduate makes waves overseas
Working on one of the oldest machine learning systems at the University of Waikato landed Christopher Beckham a spot at one of the world's largest Artificial Intelligence research institutes.