About our university

Key facts—Why choose Victoria University of Wellington?

Summaries of Victoria University of Wellington

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Victoria University of Wellington is located in the vibrant capital of New Zealand—the geographic, political, and cultural heart of the country. The University comprises three central-city campuses and provides world-class education and a study experience to remember. Its academic tradition stretches back more than 125 years, and more than 20,000 students benefit from a focus on research, teaching, and engagement. The University prides itself on developing personal qualities such as creativity and critical thinking to develop globally confident citizens.

Students enjoy the University’s mix of cutting-edge knowledge and innovation, on top of New Zealand’s unique approaches, as well as opportunities to gain access to leaders, creators, and thinkers who thrive in Wellington. The University regularly features at the top of international rankings and its outstanding research has received national and international recognition.

Wellington and the University alike value—and are enriched by—the city’s multicultural population. The University is a global–civic university offering nearly 200 undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programmes in a variety of academic areas within eight teaching faculties. Leadership programmes and more than 140 clubs enhance our students’ time in Wellington, while the University’s dedicated international office provides students with a range of support and services.

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Victoria University of Wellington is based in one of the safest and most liveable cities in the world—Wellington, the vibrant capital city of New Zealand. The University comprises three central-city campuses and provides world-class education and a study experience to remember.

The University regularly features at the top of international rankings and its outstanding research has received national and international recognition.

The University is a global–civic university offering nearly 200 undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programmes in a variety of academic areas. Leadership programmes enhance our students’ degrees, and our dedicated international office provides students with a range of services.

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