Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most prestigious tertiary institutions with a proud tradition of academic excellence. It consistently ranks among the top 225 of the world’s 18,000 universities in the QS World University Rankings. It  is one of only 14 universities in the world to hold the maximum 5 Stars Plus in the QS Stars rating of excellence and five stars in each of eight categories—arts and culture, discipline ranking and accreditation, employ-ability, facilities, inclusiveness, internationalization, research, and teaching. Victoria University of Wellington has over 22,000 students, including over 3,600 international students from 116 countries. In 2019, we awarded 4,807 qualifications at graduation ceremonies.


Scholarship


Undergraduate scholarships

  • School-leaver scholarships
  • First-Year scholarships
  • Returning undergraduate scholarships

Postgraduate and doctoral scholarships

  • Wellington Doctoral Scholarships
  • Master’s and Honours scholarships

Summer Research Scholarships

And various other scholarships.

Courses


Communication & Media Studies -

Category : Graduate

Development Studies -

Category : Graduate

English Language and Literature -

Category : Graduate

Earth and Marine Studies -

Category : Graduate

Geography -

Category : Graduate

Eligibility criteria


Applying during COVID-19

For students starting their study in 2020 or 2021, or until normal face-to-face testing can resume, the University will accept the following alternative tests as meeting our English-language requirements:

  • TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition
  • IELTS Indicator test

One of:


Undergraduate
Postgraduate
IELTS (Academic)
Overall band of 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5
Overall band of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0
TOEFL (iBT)
A score of 80 on the internet-based test

A score of 90 on the internet-based test with at least 20 in writing




Accommodation


Halls of residence

Halls of residence offer a safe and supportive community to help you make the most of your time at Victoria University of Wellington.

Private accommodation

Flatting offers freedom, independence, economical-living and responsibility. The Wellington region provides a variety of housing options including family homes, apartments, townhouses and old houses which have been converted to flats. Bed-sits, studios, private board and furnished rooms are also available.

Homestay accommodation

Homestay accommodation gives you the opportunity to live with a local family. Find out about homestay living, the fees involved, and how to apply.


Visa


University Video



Undergraduate scholarships

  • School-leaver scholarships
  • First-Year scholarships
  • Returning undergraduate scholarships

Postgraduate and doctoral scholarships

  • Wellington Doctoral Scholarships
  • Master’s and Honours scholarships

Summer Research Scholarships

And various other scholarships.

Communication & Media Studies -

Category : Graduate

Development Studies -

Category : Graduate

English Language and Literature -

Category : Graduate

Earth and Marine Studies -

Category : Graduate

Geography -

Category : Graduate

Applying during COVID-19

For students starting their study in 2020 or 2021, or until normal face-to-face testing can resume, the University will accept the following alternative tests as meeting our English-language requirements:

  • TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition
  • IELTS Indicator test

One of:


Undergraduate
Postgraduate
IELTS (Academic)
Overall band of 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5
Overall band of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0
TOEFL (iBT)
A score of 80 on the internet-based test

A score of 90 on the internet-based test with at least 20 in writing




Halls of residence

Halls of residence offer a safe and supportive community to help you make the most of your time at Victoria University of Wellington.

Private accommodation

Flatting offers freedom, independence, economical-living and responsibility. The Wellington region provides a variety of housing options including family homes, apartments, townhouses and old houses which have been converted to flats. Bed-sits, studios, private board and furnished rooms are also available.

Homestay accommodation

Homestay accommodation gives you the opportunity to live with a local family. Find out about homestay living, the fees involved, and how to apply.


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