Ngā wāhanga rangahau Research areas

Discover the main research areas and strengths of each faculty at Victoria University of Wellington and find out what research degrees are available.

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Architecture and design

Our Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation is a leading centre for research in architecture, building science, and design in New Zealand.
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Arts and humanities

Be part of the vibrant and stimulating culture of arts and humanities research in our Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
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Business and government

Research at Wellington School of Business and Government contributes to more effective government policy and better business practice throughout New Zealand.
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Education

Research in our School of Education is focused on improving policy and practice across the education sector.
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Engineering

Complete your research degree in the School of Engineering and Computer Science—join a school with an international reputation.
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Health

Our School of Health provides innovation in health teaching and research, with the aim of improving the wellbeing of individuals and communities.
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Law

Join the law school ranked top in New Zealand for the quality of its research, and study in the heart of the capital city’s legal and political district.
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Psychology

Research in the School of Psychological Science aims to understand how social, cultural, cognitive, developmental and forensic factors affect behaviour.
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Social sciences

Research is at the heart of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences—explore new ideas and challenge old ones, to contribute to a better world.
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Science

Join one of New Zealand’s top research institutions and be part of a lively environment that fosters world-leading research.