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Victoria University of Wellington
Kelburn Campus, Kelburn, Wellington New Zealand
# 241QS World University Rankings
15Undergraduate programs
76Postgraduate programs
5+QS stars
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Find my courseAbout Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington consistently ranks among the world's best universities. In 2021/2022 it was ranked 236 in the QS World University Rankings, and is one of only 13 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 accreditations, employability, facilities, inclusiveness, internationalisation, research, and teaching.
Wellington’s University aims to produce graduates whose learning has been developed inside and outside of the classroom, experientially, and informed by a global perspective. There are nine faculties, eight of which conduct teaching and research—Architecture and Design Innovation, Education, Engineering, Health, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, Science and Business and Government.
About Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington consistently ranks among the world's best universities. In 2021/2022 it was ranked 236 in the QS World University Rankings, and is one of only 13 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 accreditations, employability, facilities, inclusiveness, internationalisation, research, and teaching.
Wellington’s University aims to produce graduates whose learning has been developed inside and outside of the classroom, experientially, and informed by a global perspective. There are nine faculties, eight of which conduct teaching and research—Architecture and Design Innovation, Education, Engineering, Health, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, Science and Business and Government.
Available programs
Bachelor UG
Master PG
MBA
Victoria University is home to 21,000 students, including over 3,000 international students from more than 100 countries. Victoria offers a quality education modelled on the highly successful British framework - one the emphasises creative thought and heightened world knowledge. And encourages leadership, communication, creative and critical thinking in all students. In 2015, Victoria awarded 5,652 qualifications at graduation ceremonies throughout the year.
Victoria is in the top 2.5% of the world's universities. In fifteen subject areas, we are amoung the top 1% of the world's universities (2016 QS World University Rankings by Subject).
Vicotria is ranked 50th in the world for Social Policy and Administration and in the top 100 in nine other subjects:
Undergraduate programmes are taught through seven faculties:
Arts and Humanities (5)
Bachelor of Architectural Studies
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Design Innovation
Bachelor of Music
Engineering and Technology (5)
Bachelor of Building Science
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours
Life Sciences and Medicine (5)
Bachelor of Biomedical Science (BBmedSc)
Bachelor of Health
Bachelor of Midwifery (BMid)
Bachelor of Science
Others (5)
Bachelor of Engineering with Honors
Social Sciences and Management (5)
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Communication
Bachelor of Education ( Teaching) Early Childhood)
Bachelor of Laws
Victoria University is ranked number one in New Zealand for research quality. At Victoria you'll be part of a vibrant postgraduate community, you'll have opportunities to work closely with expert staff and students from around the globe.
When Alex Reid (http://www.victoria.ac.nz/study/why-victoria/our-students/alex) came to Victoria to do a Master's, he quickly felt very connected to the bioscience and wider postgraduate communities. "I have a strong postgraduate network of friends wider than just my Master's programme. We support each other, the lecturers are great too, they're always happy to help"
With more than 40 research centres and institutes (http://www.victoria.ac.nz/research/centres-institutes) at Victoria, each undertaking challenges of national and international concern, you'll soon benefit from our strong links to government organisations and influential businesses, many of which have headquarters in Wellington.
Victoria offers a range of postgraduate study options:
Arts and Humanities (7)
Master of Architectural Science (MArchSc)
Master of Architecture (Professional)
Master of Arts (120 points)
Master of Arts (180 points)
Master of Communication
Master of Fine Arts (Creative Practice) – MFA (CP)
Master of Indigenous Studies (MIndS)
Master of Interior Architecture
Master of Interior Architecture (MIA)
Master of Interior Architecture (MIA)
Master of Landscape Architecture
Master of Landscape Architecture
Master of Museum and Heritage Studies (MMHP)
Master of Music Therapy (MMusTher)
Master of Musical Arts (MMA)
Master of Philosophy, Politics and Economics (MPPE)
Business and Management (7)
Master of Applied Finance - MBus(Prof)
Master of Commerce (Accounting)
Master of Commerce (Finance)
Master of Commerce (Management)
Master of Commerce (Marketing)
Master of Global Management (MGBus)
Master of Global Marketing (MGBus)
Master of International Trade (MIntTr)
Master of Professional Accounting
Engineering and Technology (7)
Master of Computer Science (MCompSc)
Master of Engineering
Master of Engineering Practice (MEP)
Life Sciences and Medicine (7)
Master of Biomedical Science (MBmedSc)
Master of Conservation Biology (MConBio)
Master of Health (Health Leadership and Management) - MHlth
Master of Health (Health Policy, Planning and Service Delivery) - MHlth
Master of Health (Health Promotion) - MHlth
Master of Health (MHlth)
Master of Health (Midwifery) - MHlth
Master of Health (Nursing) - MHlth
Master of Health (Professional Practice) - MHlth
Master of Health (Workplace Health and Safety) - MHlth
Master of Health Research (MHR)
Master of Nursing Science (MNS)
Natural Sciences (7)
Master of Environmental Science (MEnvSc)
Master of Environmental Science (MEnvStud)
Master of Marine Conservation (MMarCon)
Master of Meteorology (MMet)
Master of Science by coursework and thesis (MSc)
Master of Science by thesis (MSc)
Master of Science in Society (MScSoc)
Others (7)
Master of Information Management
Master of Innovation and Commercialisation
Master of Music
Master of Professional Economics
Social Sciences and Management (7)
Master of Applied Statistics (MAppStat)
Master of Climate Change Science and Policy (MCCSP)
Master of Clinical Immunology (MClinIm)
Master of Commerce (Economics)
Master of Commerce (Human Resource Management and Employment Relations)
Master of Commerce (Information Systems)
Master of Design Innovation (MDI)
Master of Development Studies (MDevStud)
Master of Drug Discovery and Development (MDDD)
Master of Education (MEd)
Master of Educational Psychology (MEdPsych)
Master of Information Studies
Master of International Relations
Master of Laws
Master of Migration Studies (MMigS)
Master of Political Science (MPols)
Master of Public Management (MPM)
Master of Public Policy (MPP)
Master of Secondary School Leadership (MSSL)
Master of Strategic Studies (MSS)
Master of Teaching and Learning (Primary) - MTchLrn(Primary)
Master of Teaching and Learning (Secondary) - MTchLrn(Secondary)
Master of Tourism Management (MTM)
Master of e-Government (MEGov)
Others (1)
Master of Business Administration
University information
General
Bachelor
Tuition fee and scholarships
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
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 2024.
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