AIRR-NA Member Institution

Victoria University of Wellington

Wellington, New Zealand

Institution at a Glance

Year founded
1897
Institution type
Public International University
Campus setting
Urban
Population category
Large (15,000–29,999 students)
Degree levels
Postgraduate, Undergraduate
Undergraduate length
3-year
Undergraduate students
15,000
Postgraduate students
5,000

About the Institution

Victoria University of Wellington is the premier study location in New Zealand, and offers students access to high quality education, innovative learning techniques, opportunities to work with and learn from local business leaders, diplomats, and international leaders. Our university allows students to have the best of both worlds, with an urban campus and access to the world's most beautiful walking and biking trails just minutes from the city center.

Wellington is the vibrant heart of New Zealand and its second largest city. It has even been called “the coolest little capital in the world”. Wellington is home to the New Zealand Government, as well as our national arts institutions, filmmaking industry, and more web-based and digital technology companies than anywhere else in the country. Students will discover a city that is bursting with life and creativity, fun activities, and opportunities for adventure.

North American Representatives

Kelsey Jackson

International Regional Manager US and Canada

Based in: Raleigh, NC

Academics and Programs

Undergraduate study

Biomedical Sciences
Architecture and Design
Humanities and Social Sciences
Global Studies
Computer Engineering

Postgraduate study

Artificial Intelligence
Design Innovation
Climate Change Science and Policy
Conservation Biology
Global Studies

Admissions and Applications

Application type

Direct

Applications, dates and deadlines

Trimester 1 deadline December 1; Trimester 2 deadline May 1
Decisions made on a rolling basis

Standardized testing

Test Blind

Email admissions

Costs, Scholarships, and Funding

Tuition and fees

$18,000-$22,000

Estimated cost of living

$10,000-$15,000