Situated in Wellington’s beautiful natural harbor, Victoria offers unique opportunities to live and study in New Zealand’s cultural, political and intellectual capital. Victoria is built on a tradition of teaching excellence lasting more than a century and is also one New Zealand’s leading research institutions. Victoria has a student population of nearly 20,000 and welcomes over 4,000 new students every year. Life on campus is cosmopolitan with the University boasting representatives from over 75 different countries. Students at Victoria enjoy three campuses in the central city and have the benefit of a number of unique relationships within the arts community, government and industry. Victoria University is an integral part of New Zealand’s capital city and a world leading academic institution.

With a student body of almost 20,000, students are part of a community the size of a small town. Facilities include libraries, cafes and bars (drinking age 18), theaters, banks, pharmacy, book center, computer shop, day care centers, newspapers, travel agent, student job search, recreation and cultural facilities, health service and marae (Maori meeting house). Victoria has access to playing fields and facilities that offer the chance to be involved in rugby, soccer, cricket, tennis, squash, netball and climbing. With the best stadium in New Zealand students have the chance to see the best rugby in the world and to view world-class soccer, rugby league, Australian Rules and cricket.  

Semester or Year Abroad at Victoria University of Wellington

Degree Programs at Victoria University of Wellington