Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, New Zealand
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 17,000
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1897
Overview
Founded in 1897 as Victoria College, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington provides research-led teaching in New Zealand’s capital. Kelburn is its main campus; Pipitea houses Business and Government and Law, and Te Aro is the centre for Architecture and Design. The University also has Auckland premises and the Miramar Creative Centre. Study options span undergraduate degrees, certificates, diplomas, Honours, Master’s, and doctorates. The University describes strong relationships with business and government. Accommodation includes 15 halls of residence with catered and independent living options. Student services include learning support, careers advice, health and counselling, disability support, and international student advice on wellbeing, insurance, and visas.
Fields of study
- Architecture
- Design Innovation
- Business
- Government
- Commerce
- Law
- Science
- Engineering
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Music
- Health
- Education
- Midwifery
- Nursing
- Health Psychology
- Film-making
- Game Design
- Visual Effects
- Exhibition Design
- Multimedia Design
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Trimester 1 (February), Trimester 2 (July), Trimester 3 (November)
- Application deadlines
- 2027-01-20
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- info@vuw.ac.nz
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
NZ$22,000 – NZ$35,000
From about $13,200 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
Course-finder fees are indicative; official fees are calculated and invoiced on the Offer of Study. International students are instructed to pay fees when applying for a student visa. The supplied sources do not publish domestic or international tuition ranges, a tuition billing period, or the currency of a numerical tuition fee.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate in Deaf Studies (opens in a new tab)Part Time | Diploma | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Certificate of Proficiency (opens in a new tab) | Diploma | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| English for Academic Purposes (opens in a new tab) | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Foundation Studies Programme (opens in a new tab) | Foundation | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Study Abroad and Exchange (opens in a new tab) | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| VicStart programme (opens in a new tab) | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Sep 23, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.