Victoria University of Wellington is New Zealand's capital city university, ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide. It leads nationally in law, government, and the humanities. Students benefit from direct access to Parliament, government ministries, and major policy organisations.
Wellington, New Zealand
Top 2% worldwide (QS 2024)
#1 in NZ for law & government (QS by subject)
Top NZ university for research quality (PBRF 2022)
Top 250 globally — QS Graduate Employability 2022
EQUIS-accredited Wellington School of Business
LLB (Honours)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Mar, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Master of Public Policy
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Mar, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
Master of Commerce
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Mar, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
Bachelor of Science — Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Mar, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Master of Architecture
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Mar
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
Bachelor of Arts — International Relations
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Mar, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
#1 in New Zealand for law — recognised by QS World University Rankings by Subject.
Located 800 metres from Parliament — unmatched access for policy and politics students.
EQUIS-accredited business school — placing graduates with top NZ and Asia-Pacific employers.
Strongest research university in NZ — ranked #1 in the 2022 Performance-Based Research Fund.
Law graduates join top NZ firms including Russell McVeagh, Chapman Tripp, and Bell Gully.
Policy and government graduates regularly enter NZ Treasury, MFAT, and the Beehive directly.
Business graduates work across ANZ Bank, Deloitte, PwC, and major Asia-Pacific corporates.
Computer science graduates average NZD 75,000–95,000 starting salary in Wellington's tech sector.
Undergrad
1st Dec 2024
Postgrad
1st Dec 2024
Undergrad
1st May 2025
Postgrad
1st May 2025
The main Kelburn campus sits on a hill above the city centre, a 10-minute cable car ride from downtown Wellington.
Wellington is New Zealand's capital and cultural centre — compact, walkable, and home to Te Papa, a strong café scene, and easy access to government and creative industries.
Offer letter from Victoria University
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Valid passport (6+ months validity)
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
Completed student visa application (INZ)
Academic transcripts and English scores
