Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria began teaching as Victoria College in 1899.This was the year of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, and Victoria was named in her honour. Victoria University is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most prestigious tertiary institutions with a proud tradition of academic excellence. Victoria’s reputation attracts the very best staff and students from around the world. New Zealand has it all—quality education, breathtaking scenery, vibrant culture and some of the friendliest people anywhere. New Zealand degrees are recognised by employers and universities all over the world as practical, modern qualifications of high international standing.



Victoria University has a unique and proud history as a globally-ranked capital city university. It is New Zealand’s top ranked university for research quality, with a teaching focus on leadership, communication skills and creative and critical thinking. The Global Peace Index consistently ranks New Zealand as one of the most peaceful countries in the world. Our crime rates are low and New Zealanders (known as Kiwis, after one of our native birds) are known around the world for our easy-going friendliness.



Studying at Victoria is a great way to build a strong foundation for success, or take your career to the next level. We’re number one in New Zealand for research quality. You'll learn from Victoria’s world-class teachers and researchers and benefit from our close connections with Wellington's business, government and scientific research communities. Victoria University teaches 21,000 students every year, including over 2,800 international students from 80 countries. Victoria University has four campuses, spread out over Wellington city and its suburbs.