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Victoria University of Wellington

Location

Kelburn Campus, Kelburn, Wellington New Zealand

Ranking

# 244QS World University Rankings

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15Undergraduate programs

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81Postgraduate programs

stars

5+QS stars

About Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington, full name Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, consistently ranks among the world’s best universities.


Victoria University of Wellington is home to 22,000 students, including over 3,000 international students from more than 100 countries. The University aims to produce graduates whose learning has been developed inside and outside the classroom, experientially, and informed by a global perspective.

 

The University offers nearly 200 programmes in the areas of Architecture and Design Innovation, Business and Government, Education, Engineering, Health, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, and Science. Additionally, the University is home to more than 40 research centres and institutes, including the Antarctic Research Centre and the Centre for Data Science and AI.

 

The University’s central location gives students access to diverse national organisations in the areas of business, culture and heritage, government, and politics, the arts and filmmaking industries, and science and technology communities. Wellington is a compact city where students can easily explore nature trails, beaches, galleries, museums, and events. It is multicultural, safe, friendly, and has a reputation for great food and coffee—it regularly ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

About Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington, full name Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, consistently ranks among the world’s best universities.


Victoria University of Wellington is home to 22,000 students, including over 3,000 international students from more than 100 countries. The University aims to produce graduates whose learning has been developed inside and outside the classroom, experientially, and informed by a global perspective.

 

The University offers nearly 200 programmes in the areas of Architecture and Design Innovation, Business and Government, Education, Engineering, Health, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, and Science. Additionally, the University is home to more than 40 research centres and institutes, including the Antarctic Research Centre and the Centre for Data Science and AI.

 

The University’s central location gives students access to diverse national organisations in the areas of business, culture and heritage, government, and politics, the arts and filmmaking industries, and science and technology communities. Wellington is a compact city where students can easily explore nature trails, beaches, galleries, museums, and events. It is multicultural, safe, friendly, and has a reputation for great food and coffee—it regularly ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

Available programs

Students at our university find that here, living and learning are one. “The University has offered me plenty of opportunities—not only to help me pursue my dream career but also to build long-lasting friendships, give back to my community through volunteer work, attend events, and much more.” — Ula Earle, undergraduate student, 2024.  

 

Students will discover countless opportunities to get involved during their time at Victoria University of Wellington. There are more than 140 clubs, societies, and sports to explore, while extracurricular programmes such as the free Wellington International Leadership Programme support students in developing their personal global citizenship skills.   

 

Undergraduate programmes are taught in eight areas:  

·          Architecture and Design   

·          Business and Government   

·          Education   

·          Engineering   

·          Health   

·          Humanities and Social Sciences   

·          Law   

·          Science  

Victoria University of Wellington is ranked number one in New Zealand for research quality, according to the latest Performance-Based Research Fund evaluation . At our university, you’ll be part of a vibrant postgraduate community and have opportunities to work closely with expert staff and fellow students from around the globe.


We offer a range of postgraduate study options:

·          Graduate Certificate

·          Graduate Diploma

·          Postgraduate Certificate

·          Postgraduate Diploma

·          Bachelor’s degrees with Honours

·          Taught Master’s degrees

·          Research Master’s degrees

·          PhD


At Victoria University of Wellington, students will learn from academics who are among the best and brightest in their fields. More than 850 academics at the University are actively involved in research, and 66 percent of those are operating at the highest levels.

The University has more A-rated researchers in New Zealand’s main measure of research quality than any other New Zealand university in eight subject areas, including earth sciences, English language and literature, international relations, public policy, and political science. 

University information

Bachelor

500+
75+
6+
80+

Master

3+
6.5+
90+
16,703
76%
24%
2,809
61%
39%
1,128
50%
50%

Tuition fee and scholarships

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Rankings & ratings

Victoria University of Wellington is one of the top public universities in Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand. It is ranked #244 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #237
  • 2014
    #=265
  • 2015
    #=275
  • 2016
    #=229
  • 2017
    #=228
  • 2018
    #219
  • 2019
    #=221
  • 2020
    #215
  • 2021
    #223
  • 2022
    #=236
  • 2023
    #=275
  • 2024
    #241
  • 2025
    #244
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