New Zealand University

Victoria University of Wellington

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  • Historic red-brick university building at Victoria University of Wellington’s Kelburn campus
  • Modern academic buildings and central courtyard at Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand
  • Students gathering in an outdoor courtyard at Victoria University of Wellington campus
  • Students studying and collaborating in a modern indoor learning space at Victoria University of Wellington.
  • Victoria University of Wellington name and Te Herenga Waka logo displayed on a glass campus building.
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Location
Wellington
School Address
Kelburn Campus : 21 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn, Wellington
School Type
Public
Popular Majors
Architecture, Design, Public Administration, Linguistics, Law, Actuarial Science, etc.
Website
School Size
Approximately 21,000 enrolled students / Approximately 3,700 international students / Approximately 2,200 staff

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Victoria Business School holds prestigious triple accreditation from EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA, placing it among only 60 business schools worldwide.

Programmes

Faculty

Faculty of Architecture and Design

Popular Major
  • Bachelor of Architectural Studies
  • Bachelor of Building Science
  • Bachelor of Design Innovation
Faculty

Faculty of Education

Popular Major
  • Bachelor of Education (Teaching)
Faculty

Faculty of Engineering

Popular Major
  • Bachelor of Engineering
Faculty

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Popular Major
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Music
Faculty

Faculty of Law

Popular Major

Bachelor of Laws

Faculty

Faculty of Science

Popular Major
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Faculty

Victoria Business School

Popular Major
  • Bachelor of Commerce
  • Bachelor of Tourism Management

English requirements

Program

Bachelor’s Degree

Requirement

IELTS overall 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)

Program

Bachelor of Education (Teaching)

Requirement

IELTS overall 7.0 (all bands)

  • For more information, please refer to the link.
  • In addition, some programmes may require a portfolio or personal statement, while admission documents and requirements may change from year to year.
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