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Discover your study options at NZ’s capital city university. Learn about our research impact, living in Wellington, scholarships and upcoming events.
Wellington is the geographic, political, and cultural heart of New Zealand. You’ll find a great quality of life, a strong global outlook, and a study experience to remember in our beautiful harbour city.
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is your place to connect, learn and grow. With a reputation for academic excellence and strong industry connections, you’ll have ample opportunity to learn from the national decision makers, top creative talents, technology trailblazers and leading researchers who call Wellington home.
Learn more about studying at Victoria University of Wellington including how it performs in QS rankings, the cost of tuition and further course information.
Victoria University of Wellington (originally known as Victoria University College) was founded in 1897, named after Queen Victoria, on the 60th anniversary of her coronation. The original name was Victoria University College , but on the dissolution of the University of New Zealand in 1961 Victoria or "Vic" became the Victoria University of ...
Key facts about the University's performance on the national and world stage. Our identity. Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington's new visual identity embodies our values, our place in New Zealand, our bicultural heritage, and our history.
Victoria University of Wellington was established in 1897. The university has three campuses across Wellington: Kelburn, Pipitea and Te Aro with the Wellington School of Business and Government located on the Pipitea campus, close to Parliament and the central business district.
Victoria University of Wellington ranks in the top 1 percent of the world’s universities in 15 subject areas (2024 QS World University Rankings). The University is located in the heart of New Zealand’s vibrant capital city and its three city campuses are all within easy walking distance of one another, as well as local attractions ...
Rankings / awards. Victoria ranks in the top 1% of the world’s 16,000 universities for arts and humanities, social sciences and management. Victoria ranks in the 2% in engineering and technology, and natural science disciplines. Victoria ranks 50th in the world in Social Policy and Administration.
Victoria University Wellington is ranked #503 in Best Global Universities. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.
