Victoria University of Wellington is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most prestigious tertiary institutions with a proud tradition of academic excellence.
- #215 Ranking
- 77 Bachelors
- Public Institution Type
4.4 out of 5 (10 ratings / 8 reviews) Wellington, New Zealand
Bachelor's programmes
Social Sciences (16)
- B.Sc. Actuarial Science
- B.A. Asian Studies
- B.A. Criminology
- B.A. Development studies
- B.A. Economics
- B.Sc. Geography
- B.Sc. Geophysics
- B.A. Maori Studies
- B.A. Pacific Studies
- B.Sc. Physical Geography
- B.Sc. Psychology
- B.A. Public Policy
- B.A. Samoan Studies
- B.A. Sociology
Humanities (15)
- B.A. Chinese
- B.A. Classical Studies
- B.A. English Literature
- B.A. French
- B.A. German
- B.A. History
- B.A. Italian
- B.A. Japanese
- B.A. Linguistics
- B.A. Maori Studies
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. Religious Studies
- B.A. Samoan Studies
- B.A. Spanish
Arts, Design & Architecture (12)
- B.A. Film
- BMus Jazz
- BDI Media Design
- B.A. Media Studies
- B.A. Music
- BMus Music (Hons)
- BMus Music Studies
- B.A. Theatre
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (10)
- B.Sc. Applied Physics
- B.Sc. Biology
- B.Sc. Biotechnology
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Marine Biology
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Physical Geography
- B.Sc. Physics
- B.Sc. Statistics
Business & Management (9)
- BCom Accounting
- BCom Finance
- BCom Management
- BCom Marketing
- BBSc Project Management
- BCom Taxation
- BCom Tourism Management
Engineering & Technology (6)
- BBmedSc Biomedical Science
- B.Eng. Network Engineering (Hons)
- B.Eng. Software Engineering (Hons)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (5)
- B.Sc. Ecology and Biodiversity
- B.Sc. Environmental Science
- B.Sc. Environmental Studies
- B.Sc. Geology
- B.Sc. Geophysics
Computer Science & IT (4)
Education & Training (4)
Law (2)
- BCom Commercial Law
- L.L.B. Law
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
- B.A. Art History
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
- BCom Tourism Management
Journalism & Media (1)
- B.A. Media Studies
About
History
Victoria University of Wellington, originally known as Victoria College, was founded in 1897, the year of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
Victoria University of Wellington is characterised by the depth, consistency, and effectiveness of our culture of domestic and international engagement.
Education
The University's historic strength in public policy has been fully demonstrated by substantial contributions to major government projects, and entrepreneurship education is an emerging strength on which we intend to build. The University also gives high priority to engagement with Māori and Pacific communities.
We aim to produce graduates whose learning has been developed inside and outside of the classroom, experientially, and informed by a global perspective.
Research
The Wellington Faculty of Graduate Research oversees all doctoral degrees and we work to ensure that your experience as a thesis student is a positive one.
Career
Throughout the year Careers and Employment liaises with academic faculties/departments and the business community to promote discipline/industry-specific events. These events are open to all currently enrolled students.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2020
215 6
2019
221 -2
2018
219
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2019
301
2018
301
2017
301
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2020
501 -100
2019
401
2018
401
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2020
515 -44
2019
471 -14
2018
457
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
Your Faculty office is the first place you should contact to discuss all queries or concerns related to your study. Find your Faculty office early on so you know where they are if you need them.
They can give advice about your degree, majors and courses, and you can also change your courses there.
Talk to your Faculty office for admission requirements, academic transcripts, degree planning or audits, credit transfer, approval of exchange programmes, or for help with any other academic matters.
Housing services
With halls of residence, homestays and flats to choose from, our Accommodation team can help you find the right place to live.
We have 15 halls of residence with single room, twin-share, shared apartments, catered and self-catered options.
Library services
- Group group study rooms are available for booking at all of our libraries and the Language Learning Centre.
- The Library holds a collection of past exam papers since 2005.
- Library guides provide information on online resources useful for your study and research.
- Your subject librarian can provide personal in-depth help with your research and teaching.
Medical services
Student Health is a primary health care provider offering medical care for students. Urgent triage is available. More information, including opening hours and fees, can be found at the Student Health website.
- The University pharmacy is located on the ground floor of the Easterfield Building on the Kelburn campus.
Student Life
Campus life
Victoria University of Wellington has three campuses spread out over Wellington city. We also have premises in Auckland's CBD.
- Kelburn campus
Kelburn campus is the heart of the first-year experience—get access to student support, admin offices, the Central Library and five Faculties.
- Pipitea campus
Home of the Wellington School of Business and Government and the Faculty of Law, find out more about our CBD campus.
- Te Aro campus
Information about our Cuba Quarter campus, the heart of our Architecture and Design programmes.
Sports facilities
The Kelburn Recreation Centre has a gym open to staff and students, offers a Group Exercise Timetable and a variety of sports leagues. More information can be found on the Recreation Centre website.
Student clubs
Club and group participation is a fantastic way to make friends, enjoy activities and learn things outside of the lecture theatre and make your student experience at Victoria University of Wellington richer and more rewarding. We encourage you to join a club or group—they provide valuable balance, supporting academic performance and boost your CV.
Accreditation
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
- European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)
- Association of MBAs (AMBA)
- The 'Triple Crown' accreditation held by Wellington School of Business and Government is further enhanced by specific programme recognition and accreditations from industry and professional bodies.
Student Reviews
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Studying at Victoria University of Wellington has been the best decision of my life. You study in a welcoming environment and the university provides multiple resources that support students, and also provide many different opportunities to work alongside professionals within your chosen field. Overall I would highly recommend studying at VUW
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Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I loved the feeling of community at Victoria and the liberal, self-assured energy of the students
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Beatrix Loeffen rated 4 out of 5 stars
I liked the city. Its has a lot of arty things which are happening. I mixture of different people from a lot of different backgrounds.
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