Search results
Discover your study options at NZ’s capital city university. Learn about our research impact, living in Wellington, scholarships and upcoming events.
Get your world-class education at Victoria University of Wellington—your next study destination, and the next step to your future.
With a reputation for academic excellence and strong industry connections, you’ll have ample opportunity to learn from the national decision makers, top creative talents, technology trailblazers and leading researchers who call Wellington home.
Victoria University of Wellington (originally known as Victoria University College) was founded in 1897, named after Queen Victoria, on the 60th anniversary of her coronation. The original name was Victoria University College , but on the dissolution of the University of New Zealand in 1961 Victoria or "Vic" became the Victoria ...
Use the Pūaha web portal to manage your student admin, access useful tools, and find support services. View your key dates, timetables, and grades.
Learn more about studying at Victoria University of Wellington including how it performs in QS rankings, the cost of tuition and further course information.
Victoria University of Wellington was established in 1897. The university has three campuses across Wellington: Kelburn, Pipitea and Te Aro with the Wellington School of Business and Government located on the Pipitea campus, close to Parliament and the central business district.
Victoria ranks in the top 1% of the world’s 16,000 universities for arts and humanities, social sciences and management. Victoria ranks in the 2% in engineering and technology, and natural science disciplines. Victoria ranks 50th in the world in Social Policy and Administration.
In 2022, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington marks an important milestone in our history: 125 years since we were founded in 1897.
Victoria University of Wellington, full name Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, was founded in 1897 and is one of New Zealand’s largest and most prestigious universities. Victoria University of Wellington ranks in the top 1 percent of the world’s universities in 15 subject areas (2024 QS World University Rankings).
