Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington

  • #244 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 16,703Total Students
  • 1,128Faculty
  • 2,809Int'l Students

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Victoria University of Wellington is not only the number one ranked university in New Zealand for research quality it is located in the capital city of New Zealand. As a capital city university, Victoria has strong links with government departments and agencies, international agencies, industries, regional and local government, iwi and environmental organisations, as well as some of New Zealand’s major research institutes.

Victoria consistently ranks among the world's best universities, in 2015/12016 it was ranked 229 equal in the QS World University Rankings and in 2015 it received five stars from QS Stars University Rating in each of the eight caterories.

Victoria aims to produce graduates whose learning has been developed inside and outside of the classroom, experientially, and informed by a global perspective. There nine faculties, seven of which conduct teaching and research—Architecture and Design, Education, Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, Science and Victoria Business School.

About

Victoria University of Wellington is not only the number one ranked university in New Zealand for research quality it is located in the capital city of New Zealand. As a capital city university, Victoria has strong links with government departments and agencies, international agencies, industries, regional and local government, iwi and environmental organisations, as well as some of New Zealand’s major research institutes.

Victoria consistently ranks among the world's best universities, in 2015/12016 it was ranked 229 equal in the QS World University Rankings and in 2015 it received five stars from QS Stars University Rating in each of the eight caterories.

Victoria aims to produce graduates whose learning has been developed inside and outside of the classroom, experientially, and informed by a global perspective. There nine faculties, seven of which conduct teaching and research—Architecture and Design, Education, Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, Science and Victoria Business School.

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #237
  • 2014
    #=265
  • 2015
    #=275
  • 2016
    #=229
  • 2017
    #=228
  • 2018
    #219
  • 2019
    #=221
  • 2020
    #=215
  • 2021
    #=223
  • 2022
    #=236
  • 2023
    #=275
  • 2024
    #241
  • 2025
    #244

Student & Staff

Total students
16,703

24%
76%

International students
2,809

39%
61%

Total faculty staff
1,128

562
566

Total students
16,703

24%
76%

International students
2,809

39%
61%

Total faculty staff
1,128

566
562
2024
QS Stars is a rating system that helps you select the right university based on your interests. It provides a detailed look at an institution, identifying which universities rate highest in the specific topics that matter to you, like facilities, graduate employability, social responsibility, inclusiveness, and more.

Scholarships

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Campus locations

Wellington Campus,

Victoria University of Wellington , Wellington , New Zealand , 6140

Pipitea Campus,

33 Bunny Street , Wellington , New Zealand , 6011

Te Aro Campus,

139 Vivian Street , Wellington , New Zealand , 6011

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