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Discover your study options at NZ’s capital city university. Learn about our research impact, living in Wellington, scholarships and upcoming events.
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 University of ...
Discover Wellington. Wellington is the geographic, political, and cultural heart of New Zealand. You’ll find a great quality of life, a strong global outlook, and a study experience to remember in our beautiful harbour city.
The Wellington Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences offers one of the widest ranges of subjects in New Zealand. Master’s programmes draw on the teaching and research strengths of academic staff and the unique opportunities offered by our location in Wellington.
Learn more about studying at Victoria University of Wellington including how it performs in QS rankings, the cost of tuition and further course information.
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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).
Why choose VU. Discover your own unique path at Victoria University (VU), with industry-focused courses and award-winning learning across university and TAFE. Award-winning VU Block Model®. #1 for professional skills^. Top 2% of universities worldwide. 4000+ industry connections.
