Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria Abroad

Students can complete part of their degree overseas, while paying the normal Victoria tuition fees, through Victoria Abroad.

Whether they are learning another language or have only their mother tongue, Victoria Abroad has more than 100 partner institutions at some of the most prestigious universities worldwide. Stretching across five continents, Victoria Abroad allows students to study in dozens of unique locations, from Hong Kong to the UK, Argentina or Mexico to the US to Spain, Germany and many more.

Victoria International Leadership Programme

If students are interested in other countries and cultures, and keen to kickstart an internationally focused career, the Victoria International Leadership Programme (VILP) is an ideal way to get involved at Victoria.

VILP is a free, self-paced, extracurricular programme aimed at enhancing degree study and making participants more globally aware.

Victoria Plus Programme

Victoria Plus is the University’s service and leadership development programme. Students can give back to the community and gain skills that will impress employers

The quality of teaching at Victoria University of Wellington is high for several reasons, including:

Learning and teaching

The University’s teaching staff help students uncover their talents and passions.

Intellectual firepower

At Victoria, students will learn from academics who are among the best and brightest in their fields. The University’s teaching and tutoring staff use learning and teaching practices that meet high international standards and reflect global trends.

Innovative teaching

A number of the University’s staff have won National Tertiary Teaching Excellence awards for innovative teaching. Most have undertaken research at the highest levels and all are encouraged to integrate their research into their teaching right from the first year.

Top in research

Victoria is New Zealand’s top University for research quality, so this is the place to be if the students are interested in postgraduate study. They will have access to world-class facilities and work with top supervisors and teachers who can inspire them and keep them on track.

Easy access

Most courses include tutoring in small groups where the students can discuss their ideas, ask questions and get individual help. Students will also have access to a range of academic resources and student services that will help them succeed at the University.

Faculty of Architecture and Design

This Faculty is a leading provider of innovative education across a wide selection of disciplines encompassing design and the built environment.

Faculty of Education

The Faculty offers challenging and thought-provoking programmes to encourage to put their study into practice. It equips the students with the knowledge to critically and creatively carve their own path in the world of education.

Faculty of Engineering

The Faculty’s industry-focused programmes will start the students on practical projects while learning the current theory - help make robots to explore damaged buildings, design large scale networks or develop mobile communication systems.

Faculty of Graduate Research

The Faculty of Graduate Research oversees all doctoral degrees and works to ensure that thesis students’ experience is a positive one.

Faculty of Health

This is the newest faculty at Victoria, formed in January 2017, and brings together top researchers and teachers from across the University to help prepare the next generation of health sector professionals to make a difference to health and wellbeing.

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Students can explore their passions and develop a truly broad base of learning through the Faculty’s extensive range of subjects. Ranked number one in New Zealand for arts and humanities, the University’s location in the nation’s centre of politics and culture makes for a vibrant learning environment.

Faculty of Law

The Faculty offers a stimulating and supportive learning environment. It is ranked among the top 40 law schools globally and is home to scholars of international standing.

Faculty of Science

The Faculty’s staff are world leaders in their fields of research - Wellington has the highest concentration of scientists and science organisations in New Zealand.

Victoria Business School

The School develops leaders who have the ability to consider the commercial, governance and social implications of economic activities.

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To study at Victoria as international students, would require a good command of the English language and as well as a competent record of academic achievement.

Entry requirements are listed under each programme. The University considers each individual’s academic and English background on a case-by-case basis when it assesses the applications.

If the students don’t meet the English language requirements for their chosen courses, they can enrol in Victoria’s English Proficiency Programme. The English Proficiency Programme (EPP) is a 12-week course of study aimed at developing the students’ English skills for academic study. Successful students will be awarded a Certificate of Proficiency in English.

If they don’t meet the academic requirements for their courses, they can enrol in the Foundation Studies programme, which is designed to help international students who don’t meet the entry requirements to prepare for undergraduate study.

The Victoria Foundation Studies Programme is taught by ACG New Zealand International College, and offers successful students guaranteed entry to Victoria University of Wellington’s undergraduate programmes.

Accommodation

The University’s halls of residence offer a variety of accommodation styles to meet a range of housing needs for its students. Options include single rooms, studio rooms, shared rooms, set rooms and shared apartments/houses. Some halls are fully-catered and others have kitchens for self-catering. All halls provide support for students and facilities for recreation and study.

Libraries

Victoria has excellent library facilities on all its campuses, with friendly staff available to help access the information students need.

Counselling

Counsellors are available at all campuses to discuss personal and academic issues that affect students’ general sense of wellbeing, or their learning among others. There are specialist counsellors for Māori and international students.

Learning support

Student Learning can help with services including transition to university and peer-assisted study sessions (PASS) groups among others.

Medical services

Student Health offers a full range of affordable general practice medical services on campus, including illness and injury care, preventative care and referrals to specialist care.

Sports and Recreation

Victoria Recreation provides sports, recreation, wellbeing, fitness and club services for the Victoria student community.

Victoria International

Victoria University is home to 3,500 international students from more than 100 countries. The Victoria International office is the first point of contact for an international student, choosing to study at Victoria and the team is dedicated to student success. Team members will assist with application and enrolment, they hold a tailored International Orientation programme to help students get settled into New Zealand university life and they will help throughout students’ studies to make sure they are achieving what they set out to achieve.

Services include airport meeting service personal, cultural and academic support and referral, and international student orientation and events.

Undergraduate scholarships

Victoria International Excellence Scholarships

This scholarship comprises of NZD 10,000 for the first year of study, and a further NZD 5,000 for the second and third years. The scholarships will be competitive on the basis of academic merit.

New Zealand Scholarship Programme

These comprehensive scholarships are funded by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and support study within particular aid priority sectors. Victoria is one of a select group of tertiary institutions in New Zealand who receive students on this scholarship programme.

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Postgraduate scholarships

Fees waiver

International applicants for some of the masters’ programmes will have automatic NZD 10,000 fees waiver masters' scholarship, if they meet the course entry requirements. They include the Master of Conservation Biology, Master of International Trade, and Master of Engineering Practice.

Faculty of Law International Students LLM Fee Scholarship

Students may apply for the LLM Fee Scholarship for one year of full-time study, valued at NZD 5,000.

The scholarship may be granted to students with a good academic record who can show financial need. Applicants must be full fee-paying international students and may not be employed as full-time members of staff at Victoria University of Wellington or any other university.