New Zealand University
Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington
About the school
Victoria University of Wellington, established in 1897, is a leading university in Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city. Located at the southern tip of the North Island, Wellington is the country’s political, social, and cultural centre. The city is home to New Zealand Parliament, the Supreme Court, and numerous foreign embassies, making it a safe, clean, and important destination for students. Wellington is also known for major cultural attractions, including Te Papa Museum, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, and the Royal New Zealand Ballet.
The main Victoria University of Wellington campus is situated in Kelburn, overlooking central Wellington. It accommodates the Humanities and Social Sciences faculties and the Faculty of Science. The Pipitea campus, located near Parliament, is home to the Law and Business faculties. The Te Aro campus offers Architecture and Design programmes, while the Karori campus supports the Faculty of Education. Each campus provides modern learning facilities, accessible student services, and convenient resources for local and international students studying in New Zealand.
Why choose Victoria of Wellington
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Victoria University of Wellington is recognised for its academic strength in Law, Political Science, and Public Administration. Its location near Parliament and the Supreme Court provides students with a distinctive learning environment.
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The university is one of only two institutions in New Zealand offering Architecture programmes, with open entry in the first year and progression to the second year based on academic performance.
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Research is consistently rated highly in New Zealand’s six-yearly national evaluations. Subjects including Law, Politics and International Relations, English and Literature, and Psychology are ranked among the world’s top 150 by QS Rankings.
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Victoria Business School holds prestigious triple accreditation from EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA, placing it among only 60 business schools worldwide.
Programmes
Faculty of Architecture and Design
- Bachelor of Architectural Studies
- Bachelor of Building Science
- Bachelor of Design Innovation
Faculty of Education
- Bachelor of Education (Teaching)
Faculty of Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Music
Faculty of Law
Bachelor of Laws
Faculty of Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Victoria Business School
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Tourism Management
English requirements
Bachelor’s Degree
IELTS overall 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)
Bachelor of Education (Teaching)
IELTS overall 7.0 (all bands)
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