The University of Waikato is uniquely placed to offer a thorough grounding in all aspects of the Earth Sciences. We are situated close to both North Island coasts, a short drive from the active Taupo Volcanic Zone, at the heart of the richest New Zealand farming region, and have New Zealand's longest river on our doorstep.

We are a leader in teaching and?research?related to the Earth?s environment, and offer you a learning experience that goes beyond the laboratory and lecture room - and out into the world.

The Earth Sciences major at Waikato consists of four main sub-disciplines:?geology,?soil science,?hydrology?and?coastal processes. The first two years concentrate on fundamental knowledge and skills across all subdisciplines. In your final year, you?ll have the option to specialise in a specific area.