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Choose a world-class qualification from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. We offer more than 170 undergraduate or postgraduate programmes, from pathway to PhD.

Undergraduate degrees

Study what you love—and build your future career—with an undergraduate degree from Victoria University of Wellington.

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Postgraduate programmes

Be competitive in the global workplace. Choose from 140 postgraduate qualifications, and gain expertise and real-world skills.

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  • Entry requirements

    International students need to meet our English-language and academic entry requirements to study at Victoria University of Wellington.

  • Improve your English

    If English isn’t your first language, our English for Academic Purposes programme prepares you for further academic study in English. Online study is available.

  • Prepare for undergraduate study

    Our Foundation Studies Programme is designed to help international students who don’t meet our undergraduate entry requirements.

Online study

Study our programmes from a distance. We offer online study options for many programmes for international students who cannot join us in New Zealand.

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PhD study

Victoria University of Wellington is the number one university in New Zealand for research intensity. We are home to more than 40 research institutes and have a strong record of research excellence in many areas.

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Study Abroad and Exchange

Get the study experience of a lifetime in New Zealand’s capital city. Earn credits to your home university qualification and explore the world at the same time.

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