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Bachelor's programmes
Arts, Design & Architecture (16)
- Bachelor Architecture
- Bachelor Architecture History and Theory
- B.A. Art History
- BMus Composition
- Bachelor Design: Culture + Context
- B.A. Film
- Bachelor Industrial Design
- Bachelor Interior Architecture
- Bachelor Jazz
- Bachelor Landscape Architecture
- Bachelor Media Design
- B.A. Media Studies
- B.A. Music (for BA)
- BMus Music Studies
- B.A. Theatre
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
- Bachelor Public Policy
- B.A. Samoan Studies
- Bachelor Sociology and Social Policy
Humanities (15)
- B.A. Chinese
- 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
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
- Bachelor International Business
- Bachelor Management
- BCom Marketing
- Bachelor Project Management
- BCom Taxation
Engineering & Technology (6)
- BBmedSc Biomedical Science
- B.Eng. Network Engineering
- B.Eng. Software Engineering
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (5)
- B.Sc. Ecology and Biodiversity
- B.Sc. Environmental Science
- B.Sc. Environmental Studies
- B.Sc. Geology
- B.Sc. Geophysics
Education & Training (4)
- B.A. Education
- B.A. TESOL
- Bachelor Teacher Education (Early Childhood)
Computer Science & IT (3)
- B.Sc. Computer Science
- Bachelor Information Systems
Law (2)
- BCom Commercial Law
- L.L.B. Law
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
Journalism & Media (1)
- B.A. Media Studies
About
History
The University, originally known as Victoria College, was founded in 1897. This was the year of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
Education
Victoria is committed to providing a holistic learning, teaching and student experience that is second to none. Its research-enriched learning culture aims to be characterised by professional course and programme design that fosters a high level of student engagement.
Research
Our researchers are passionate about finding solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems. Their contributions have impact—translating into real improvements for local, national and global communities.
Career
Get connected with employers and the community and prepare for your future employment. Develop your skills and experiences through our programmes and launch your career with confidence.
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
2019
221 -2
2018
219 9
2017
228
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
2018
301
2017
301
2016
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
2019
401
2018
401 -50
2017
351
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
2019
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2018
471 -14
2017
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
Victoria University of Wellington has a strong commitment to supporting students and provides a range of counselling and wellbeing services on all campuses.
Housing services
Explore your living options at Victoria University of Wellington. With halls of residence, homestays and flats to choose from, we can help you find the right place to live.
Library services
The Kelburn Library has a range of spaces, services and collections for you to use and enjoy.
Medical services
Most international students aren’t eligible for publicly funded healthcare—but Studentsafe–University insurance should cover your medical expenses.
Student Life
Campus life
Victoria University has three campuses spread out over Wellington city. We also have premises in Auckland's CBD.
Sports facilities
Victoria Recreation provides sports, recreation, wellbeing, fitness and club services for the community.
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 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
Victoria Business School is among just 1 percent of business schools worldwide that hold the 'Triple Crown' of international accreditations: Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), Association of MBAs (AMBA)
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, Studyportals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
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
Victoria University of Wellington. Industrial Design Review.
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.
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I would recommend this university mainly because it is part of a deep international environment.