Tools That Changed How the World Builds Software
The University of Waikato didn’t just study machine learning — it built the tools the world uses to practise it. WEKA, MOA, and ADAMS are open source machine learning platforms developed at Waikato and downloaded over 12 million times. They’re taught and used at universities and research institutions worldwide.
That depth of expertise is available to NZ businesses through Hiko Hub. The Artificial Intelligence Institute — Te Ipu o te Mahara — is a dedicated research institute focused on translating world-leading machine learning, data science, and real-time analytics into commercial applications for New Zealand industry. It was established specifically to bridge the gap between university research and industry application.
The University of Waikato is consistently ranked among New Zealand’s top universities for research impact — a reflection of the quality and reach of its computing and AI research programmes. Computing degrees are accredited under the Seoul Accord, and the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences is the first New Zealand member of the international iSchools network.
