VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON

In Wellington, New Zealand, there is a university called Victoria University of Wellington. It was a constituent institution of the University of New Zealand and was created in 1897 by an act of parliament. The institution provides a wide variety of additional courses in addition to its well-regarded programs in law, the humanities, and several scientific fields. All first-year courses are open to enrollment, however some programs (including those in law, criminology, creative writing, architecture, and engineering) have restrictions on second-year enrollment. Victoria, which was placed fourth in 2006 and third in 2003, received the top overall research grade from the New Zealand Government's Performance Based Research Fund in both 2012 and 2018. According to the QS World University Rankings, Victoria is placed 215th out of the top 500 universities in the world (2020).

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Victoria University of Wellington consistently ranks among the top universities in New Zealand and the world. Here are some notable rankings:

• QS World University Rankings: #131 in 2023
• Times Higher Education World University Rankings: #201-250 in 2023
• Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU): #301-400 in 2023

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English proficiency is required from all students, the students can take TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. Following are the approximate test requirements

Students may require to take certain standardised tests for specific courses. SAT may be required to apply to Bachelors, GRE for Masters, and GRE and GMAT for MBA. Check the specific program websites for requirements or talk to our admission counselors for free

Minimum GPA requirement is 2.5, But certain programs may have higher requirements

• Founded: 1897
• Location: Wellington, New Zealand
• Student enrollment: 22,000+
• Faculties: 10
• Programs offered: Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, diplomas, and certificates
• Research intensity: Ranked #1 in New Zealand
• Global ranking: Consistently ranks among the top universities in the world (QS World Rankings)

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Accommodation costs in Wellington can vary depending on the type of accommodation you choose and its location. Here's a rough estimate:

• Hall of residence: NZ$200-300 per week
• Shared flat: NZ$150-250 per week
• Studio apartment: NZ$300-400 per week

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