A community of problem solvers
Victoria University of Wellington is part of a global community, with more than 120,000 graduates in 100 countries around the world. Our students impact the world everyday, turning global problems into solutions.
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Wellington is the ideal student location
New Zealand has quality education, stunning scenery, a vibrant culture, and some of the friendliest people anywhere. And Wellington is at the centre of it all.
Explore WellingtonFederal Student Aid
You can study at Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand on US Federal Student Aid.
Cost calculator
Find out your likely degree and living costs for your study in Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city.
Working in New Zealand
Most international students can work part time during study—and for three years after graduation.
Online information sessions
Find out more about studying in Wellington as a US student. Sign up for our webinars and learn about student life, your study options, US entry requirements, and Federal Student Aid.
Register nowPopular programmes
Study what you love from more than 170 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Our degrees are recognised in the US and worldwide. Most undergraduate or Bachelor's degrees have flexible study options and can be completed within three years. We also offer a wide range of one-year taught Master's programmes as well as research degrees.
Bachelor of Science
Build a career with global reach. Develop in-depth insights into the world’s strategic and security issues with an internationally recognised one-year degree.
Bachelor of Arts
Explore your passions through a rich variety of subjects, and develop the creativity and flexibility needed in the ever-changing job market.
Bachelor of Commerce
Study a broad range of Business subjects at our internationally accredited Wellington School of Business and Government.
Master of Conservation Biology
Linking conservation, ecology, biodiversity, and sustainability, you'll gain the scientific expertise you need to carry out conservation work around the world.
Master of Design Technology
Learn industry leading software and techniques from our experienced lecturers to tell stories with visual effects (VFX), gaming, animation and extended reality.
Master of Strategic Studies
Build a career with global reach. Develop in-depth insights into the world’s strategic and security issues with an internationally recognised one-year degree.
Experience Wellington
Studying in Wellington
US students discuss what living in Wellington is like, and what they love most about their Wellington study adventure.
Discover our capital
Why students love living and studying in Wellington—the world’s second most liveable city, and the heart of New Zealand.
What is sustainability?
Our academics are researching, practising, and inspiring others about sustainability. Part of our university's target for net zero carbon by 2030.
Problem-solving in action
Rethink sustainability
What does the frozen Antarctic continent have to do with an affordable housing crisis in Miami or flooded subways in New York City?
Rethink creativity
How our Miramar Creative Centre’s emerging technology and talents connect to redefine how stories are told.
Rethink leadership
In the face of fake news and divisive politics, academic Jane Bryson asks, where does good leadership come from?
Ask us your questions
Sign up for one of our webinars for US students and learn more about studying in Wellington. Join the live chat Q&A and ask us any questions. Hosted by our international team, with guest academics and current US students.
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To learn more about studying at Victoria University of Wellington, contact our international team.
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.
Our rankings