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International students

Get your world-class education at Victoria University of Wellington—your next study destination, and the next step to your future.

Apply for a Tongarewa scholarship in 2021

Scholarships open for 2022

The University awards the Tongarewa Scholarship to international students for academic excellence. You can apply for the Tongarewa Scholarship for Trimester 1 2022 up until 30 November 2021.

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International student prospectus

Find out more about studying at Victoria University of Wellington in our interactive International Prospectus. Request a copy now.

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Study in Wellington

Gain a world-class education in one of the world’s most liveable cities. New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington, is safe, compact, and friendly.

Why Wellington

Our national and global rankings

We are New Zealand’s top-ranked university for research intensity and consistently rank among the world’s best universities in the QS World Rankings.

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