Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington overview
Originally known as Victoria College, Victoria University of Wellington was founded in 1897 during Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Research at the university began in 1899 with the arrival of four pioneering professors: 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, and it 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 the university has evolved into a global network of campuses, research centers, institutes, and partnerships.
About Victoria University of Wellington
Originally known as Victoria College, Victoria University of Wellington was founded in 1897 during Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Research at the university began in 1899 with the arrival of four pioneering professors: 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, and it 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 the university has evolved 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. It should be kept in mind, however, that scholarship programs have limited spots and funding, that awards are based on merit and financial need, and that admission standards are high. Students wishing to learn more about the scholarship programs offered by Victoria University 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
Victoria University offers preparatory programs called "Foundation Studies" and "English for Academic Purposes" to help students entering higher education for the first time develop university readiness and language proficiency.
In addition, international prospective students seeking undergraduate study at Victoria University of Wellington 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
- SAT/ACT score may be required depending on the department.
International prospective students seeking postgraduate study at Victoria University of Wellington must meet the following criteria:
- University degree with a high GPA
- Official transcripts
- Statement of purpose
- Letters of recommendation
- Resume/CV
- Language proficiency documentation
- 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 operates across three campuses in Wellington — Kelburn Campus, Pipitea Campus, and Te Aro Campus — as well as facilities in Auckland. The Kelburn Campus, located in central Wellington, is the university's main campus and houses the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Education, the Faculty of Engineering, the Faculty of Health, and the Faculty of Science. The Pipitea Campus is home to the Faculty of Business and Government and the Faculty of Law, while the Te Aro Campus houses the Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation.
At the university's Auckland facilities, postgraduate programs in Architecture, Business Analysis, Management and Leadership, and User Experience Design are delivered.
Across the university's Kelburn, Pipitea, and Te Aro campuses, the library buildings provide students with spacious study areas, while the university's sports facilities and sports clubs give students the opportunity to participate in activities across a wide range of sports. The many student clubs and societies active within the university bring together enthusiasts from a wide variety of interests, and the student union organizes events throughout the year.
Located at various points in central Wellington, the university's campuses are intertwined with the social and cultural offerings of the city itself. The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary, the Wellington Cable Car, Wellington Botanic Garden, Oriental Bay, and the famous Cuba Street are among the must-visit spots in Wellington.
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- Costa Ronin
- Erik Thomson
- Fred Hollows
- Jane Campion
- Karl Urban
- Melanie Lynskey
- Michelle Ang
- Sam Neill
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Victoria University of Wellington awards and achievements
- 1 Nobel Prize in Chemistry winners among alumni and faculty
- 1 Padma Bushan Prize winners among alumni and faculty
- 1 Commonwealth Writers' Prize winners among alumni and faculty
- 1 Academy Award winners among alumni
- 1 Booker Prize winners among alumni
Victoria University of Wellington Location
Wellington, New Zealand
Victoria University of Wellington Contact
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