VICTORIA UNIVERSITY
OF WELLINGTON
TE HERENGA WAKA—VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON IS ONE OF NEW ZEALAND’S OLDEST AND MOST PRESTIGIOUS TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS WITH A PROUD TRADITION OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE.
ABOUT VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON
Victoria University of Wellington is an established institution that is highly ranked worldwide, number one for research intensity in New Zealand, and home to more than 40 research institutes.
#1
university for research intensity in New Zealand (New Zealand Government PBRF)
TOP 1%
worldwide for 19 subject areas (QS Ranking 2020)
#226
University World Ranking (QS 2020)
HIGHLIGHTS
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Victoria University of Wellington is home to more than 40 research institutes.
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The campus is moving towards net zero carbon by 2030 and is a world-leader in climate science research.
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The university's new Living Pā precinct is under development to the highest levels of sustainability and will provide an exciting new hub for students, academics and visitors.
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Victoria University of Wellington offers learning, internship and network opportunities with the world-leading digital, movie, and games industry in Wellington (with many famous movies made here).
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Its Business School has achieved Triple Crown Accreditation, and its Law School is ranked 65 worldwide (QS 2020).
STUDY AT VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON
Victoria University of Wellington was founded in 1897 and is based in the picture-perfect capital of New Zealand — with one of the largest event calendars in the Southern Hemisphere. Wellington is the world’s most liveable capital city, and the cultural, political and geographic heart of New Zealand. Wellington is safe, diverse, welcoming, and compact with beautiful scenery and an urban city vibe.
The university’s three campuses are located in the heart of the city and have close connections with business & government, leading national institutes and organisations. This helps shape our programmes, teaching and learning.