Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington overview
The university began in 1897 as Victoria College, founded during Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Research started in 1899, when four pioneering professors arrived: Thomas Easterfield, Hugh Mackenzie, Richard Maclaurin, and John Rankine Brown. Victoria University of Wellington is one of New Zealand's oldest and most prestigious institutions, with a proud tradition of academic excellence.
The university is particularly well known for its programs in law, the humanities, and certain scientific disciplines. It also offers a wide range of other fields of study. The QS World University Rankings (2020) placed the university 215th among the best 500 universities in the world. Today it has grown into a global network of campuses, research centers, institutes, and partnerships.
About Victoria University of Wellington
The university began in 1897 as Victoria College, founded during Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Research started in 1899, when four pioneering professors arrived: Thomas Easterfield, Hugh Mackenzie, Richard Maclaurin, and John Rankine Brown. Victoria University of Wellington is one of New Zealand's oldest and most prestigious institutions, with a proud tradition of academic excellence.
The university is particularly well known for its programs in law, the humanities, and certain scientific disciplines. It also offers a wide range of other fields of study. The QS World University Rankings (2020) placed the university 215th among the best 500 universities in the world. Today it has grown into a global network of campuses, research centers, institutes, and partnerships.
Victoria University of Wellington faculties and programs
Cell and Molecular Bioscience
Chemistry
Information Systems
International Business
Management
Marketing
Taxation
Tourism Management
Communication
Intercultural Communication
Victoria University of Wellington scholarships and financial aid
Victoria University offers a variety of scholarship programs for international students. Keep in mind, though, that these programs have limited spots and funding, that awards are based on merit and financial need, and that the admission standards are high. If you want to learn more about the scholarship programs offered by Victoria University, you can find the relevant programs at the link below.
Victoria University of Wellington Exam Requirements
Submitting at least one of the exams below with the required score is a prerequisite for application. The score threshold may vary by program.
How to get into Victoria University of Wellington
If you are entering higher education for the first time, Victoria University offers preparatory programs called "Foundation Studies" and "English for Academic Purposes". They help you build university readiness and language proficiency.
Beyond that, if you are an international student applying for undergraduate study at Victoria University of Wellington, you must meet the following criteria:
- High GPA high school diploma, or
- Successful completion of secondary education and one year of undergraduate study at a recognized higher education institution, or
- Successful completion of the Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Studies Program or another recognized preparatory program, or
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
- Language proficiency documentation
- An SAT/ACT score may be required depending on the department.
If you are an international student applying for postgraduate study at Victoria University of Wellington, you must meet the following criteria:
- University degree with a high GPA
- Official transcripts
- Statement of purpose
- Letters of recommendation
- Resume/CV
- Language proficiency documentation
- A GRE/GMAT score may be required depending on the department.
Application Deadlines
* These dates are subject to change. Get in touch with our Dream Uni advisors to learn the up-to-date deadlines and all the details about the Victoria University of Wellington application process.
Take a closer look at Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University runs three campuses in Wellington — Kelburn Campus, Pipitea Campus, and Te Aro Campus — as well as facilities in Auckland. Kelburn Campus, in central Wellington, is the university's main campus. It houses the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Education. The Faculty of Engineering, the Faculty of Health, and the Faculty of Science are based there too. Pipitea Campus is home to the Faculty of Business and Government and the Faculty of Law. Te Aro Campus houses the Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation.
At the university's Auckland facilities, you can take postgraduate programs in Architecture, Business Analysis, Management and Leadership, and User Experience Design.
On the Kelburn, Pipitea, and Te Aro campuses, the library buildings give you spacious areas to study. The university's sports facilities and sports clubs let you take part in a wide range of sports. The many student clubs and societies bring together enthusiasts from a wide variety of interests. The student union organizes events throughout the year. Set at various points in central Wellington, the campuses are intertwined with the social and cultural life of the city itself.
In Wellington, the must-visit spots include the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary, and the Wellington Cable Car. Wellington Botanic Garden, Oriental Bay, and the famous Cuba Street are also on that list.
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Victoria University of Wellington Location
Wellington, New Zealand
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