About Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington, full name Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, consistently ranks among the world’s best universities.
Victoria University of Wellington is home to 17,000 students, including over 3,000 international students from more than 100 countries. The University aims to produce graduates whose learning has been developed inside and outside the classroom, experientially, and informed by a global perspective.
The University offers nearly 200 programmes in the areas of Architecture and Design Innovation, Business and Government, Education, Engineering, Health, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, and Science. Additionally, the University is home to more than 40 research centres and institutes, including the Antarctic Research Centre and the Centre for Data Science and AI.
The University’s central location gives students access to diverse national organisations in the areas of business, culture and heritage, government, and politics, the arts and filmmaking industries, and science and technology communities. Wellington is a compact city where students can easily explore nature trails, beaches, galleries, museums, and events. It is multicultural, safe, friendly, and has a reputation for great food and coffee—it regularly ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities.
About Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington, full name Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, consistently ranks among the world’s best universities.
Victoria University of Wellington is home to 17,000 students, including over 3,000 international students from more than 100 countries. The University aims to produce graduates whose learning has been developed inside and outside the classroom, experientially, and informed by a global perspective.
The University offers nearly 200 programmes in the areas of Architecture and Design Innovation, Business and Government, Education, Engineering, Health, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, and Science. Additionally, the University is home to more than 40 research centres and institutes, including the Antarctic Research Centre and the Centre for Data Science and AI.
The University’s central location gives students access to diverse national organisations in the areas of business, culture and heritage, government, and politics, the arts and filmmaking industries, and science and technology communities. Wellington is a compact city where students can easily explore nature trails, beaches, galleries, museums, and events. It is multicultural, safe, friendly, and has a reputation for great food and coffee—it regularly ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities.
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Rankings & Ratings
Victoria University of Wellington is one of the top Public universities in Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand. It is ranked #=241 in QS World University Rankings 2027.
QS World University Rankings
- 2015#=275
- 2016#=229
- 2017#=228
- 2018#219
- 2019#=221
- 2020#215
- 2021#223
- 2022#=236
- 2023#=275
- 2024#241
- 2025#244
- 2026#=240
- 2027#=241
QS World University Rankings
- 2015#=275
- 2016#=229
- 2017#=228
- 2018#219
- 2019#=221
- 2020#215
- 2021#223
- 2022#=236
- 2023#=275
- 2024#241
- 2025#244
- 2026#=240
- 2027#=241
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