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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.

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It’s been a great year

Thank you to all our international students and partners for being part of the University’s vibrant and diverse community this year. The University closes at 5 pm on Thursday 19 December 2019 and we will reopen at 8.30 am on Monday 6 January 2020.

Study in Wellington

Gain a world-class education in one of the world’s most liveable cities. As well as being New Zealand’s capital, Wellington is a thriving city that is safe, compact, friendly, and has a strong global outlook—it’s the perfect student location.

Why Wellington
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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

Get a prospectus

Find out more about studying at Victoria University of Wellington in our 2020 International Prospectus.

Download the prospectus

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