Three students chatting and walking in front of Government Buildings, Victoria University’s law school.

Warm welcome to new students

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Victoria student, Devon Booth, working on his fourth-year Architecture project, The Haunt of Homo Ludens.

Study what you love

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International standing

The latest QS rankings confirm Victoria as one of the three leading universities in NZ in terms of internationally ranked subjects.

Making waves

Lewis Clareburt, the first recipient of Victoria University’s Swimming Scholarship, will represent New Zealand in the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

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School visits

We're visiting schools around New Zealand to talk about what makes Victoria special. Find out when we're in your region.

A Victoria student works on her LED light project for the School of Architecture.

Postgraduate programmes

Whatever your aspirations, there's a qualification for you. Explore postgraduate study at Victoria.

Welcome from the Vice-Chancellor

Find out more about Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand’s globally ranked capital city university, and all that it has to offer.

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Victoria’s researchers lead thinking

Memory and depression

Our recall of the past influences how we approach the present. But Victoria research shows memory can also be a direct window into our psychological wellbeing.

Revitalising te reo

Only around 3 percent of New Zealanders speak te reo Māori. Victoria research is focused on making te reo part of everyday conversation.

Demonising drug users

Why is cannabis use illegal but alcohol consumption encouraged in New Zealand? Researchers at Victoria are exploring our treatment of drugs and drug users.

QS Stars badge - five star overall rating for excellence 2016

Our national and global rankings

We are New Zealand's top ranked university for research quality and consistently rank among the world’s best universities.

Victoria at a glance