Victoria University of Wellington
Introduction
Amongst the Best
Victoria University of Wellington is number one in New Zealand for intensity of high-quality research, and ranks in the top 2 percent of the world's 18,000 universities according to the 2022 QS World University Rankings. We have close connections with the nation’s business, government and scientific research communities. We’re located in a safe, compact, creative and thriving city that is ideal for student life.
When you study at Victoria University of Wellington, you’ll be pushed to think independently and inspired to succeed. You’ll build a strong foundation for success that can help you take your career to the next level. You'll learn from world-class academics and researchers, and benefit from our close connections with New Zealand's business, government and scientific research communities. We offer students a choice of more than 80 programmes and are ranked in the top 1 percent of the world’s universities for 18 subject areas. The University has Five Stars Plus in the 2022 QS Stars rating of excellence and five stars in each of the eight audited categories—arts and culture, subject ranking, employability, facilities, inclusiveness, internationalisation, research, and teaching.
We're here to support you
As an international student, you’ll receive support from a dedicated team on campus—Te Kahupapa—Wellington University International—from the moment you apply, to your arrival and throughout your studies. Students can also access a wide range of University services to help you succeed in your studies. These include additional study help, financial planning, support for students with disabilities, confidential counselling and advice on health and wellbeing. Victoria University of Wellington offers students opportunities to get ahead in their careers, from professional programmes that focus on practical workplace internships and real-world research projects, to unique leadership programmes and the chance to study abroad in another country as part of your degree. There are currently 35 countries to choose from, including Singapore, Mexico, Denmark and Hong Kong.
The ideal student location
Victoria University of Wellington has three campuses spread across central Wellington, all close to public transport, local attractions, entertainment and cafés. At the University, you’ll be studying in a vibrant, creative, compact and safe city within a beautiful natural environment. Wellington is ideal for student life. To help you settle in, make friends, and get involved in the University community, students are encouraged to join one of the University’s more than 100 clubs and societies, which range from cultural groups to sports teams.
Find your future
When you study at Victoria University of Wellington, you’ll be pushed to think independently and inspired to succeed. You’ll build a strong foundation for success that can help you take your career to the next level. Find your future with Victoria University of Wellington.
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Rankings
Victoria University of Wellington, one of New Zealand's oldest institutions, has a strong global outlook and an international reputation for academic excellence. We consistently rank among the best universities in the world—among the top 2 percent of 18,000 universities in the 2022 QS World University Rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities in 18 subjects.
Accreditations
Programs
- Master of Actuarial Science – MActSc
- Master of Architectural Science – MArchSc
- Master of Artificial Intelligence – MAI
- Master of Climate Change Science and Policy
- Master of Computer Science
- Master of Conservation Biology
- Master of Data Science
- Master of Design Innovation
- Master of Education – MEd
- Master of Engineering Practice
- Master of Fine Arts (Creative Practice)
- Master of Global Business
- Master of Intercultural Communication and Applied Translation – MICAT
- Master of International Trade
- Master of Laws - LLM
- Master of Marine Conservation
- Master of Professional Accounting
- Master of Professional Business Analysis – MBusAn
- Master of Public Management
- Master of Software Development – MSwDev
- Master of TESOL/Applied Linguistics
- Master of User Experience Design