Established in 1897, Victoria University of Wellington is one of the oldest universities in New Zealand, renowned for its long history in politics, law, linguistics, and management. The university boasts a strong reputation for academic excellence, research and innovation. With more than 850 academic staff members proactively engaged in high-quality research projects, Victoria University of Wellington proudly claims the highest percentage of staff doing top-tier research, compared to other universities in New Zealand.

Study Area

Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation
Faculty of Business and Government
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Health
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Faculty of Laws
Faculty of Science

Entry Requirements

English Language Proficiency Requirement:

For undergraduate programs, you are required to have at least an IELTS overall score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no band score under 5.5.
For postgraduate programs, you are required to have at least an IELTS overall score of 6.5 (or equivalent) with no band score under 6.0.

Academic Requirement:

To enroll in Bachelor programs, you are required to have completed High School qualifications in New Zealand or your home country. The minimum grade required will depend on each study program.
To enroll in Taught Maters programs, you need to have completed a bachelor degree or postgraduate diploma from New Zealand or an acceptable equivalent oversea qualification.
To enroll in Research Maters programs, you must have completed a bachelor honours degree or postgraduate diploma from New Zealand or an acceptable equivalent overseas qualification.

Tuition Fee for International Students

The tuition fee varies, depending on each program. However, as of 2024, the tuition fee ranges from NZ$30,550 to NZ$ $44,950.

Scholarships for International Students

Tongarewa International Scholarship

This scholarship is to recognise high-achieving international students who enrolled in a Victoria University of Wellington undergraduate or postgraduate program for the first time. If granted, you will receive a support of NZ$5,000 or NZ$10,000, depending on your academic excellence record. For more information, visit https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/scholarships/current/tongarewa-international-scholarship

Global Alumni Graduate Fees Waiver

Global Alumni Graduate Fees Waiver is to encourage Victoria University of Wellington alumni to study again at this university as a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate student.

A tuition fee discount of 20% for the first academic year will be awarded to:

Alumni who apply within 12 months of completion of an eligible program at Victoria University of Wellington

Study Abroad alumni who apply within 12 months of completion of their Study Abroad program

Study Abroad and Exchange alumni who apply within 12 months of completion of their home university

If you apply after 12 months of completion of your studies, then you will receive a discount of 15% only.

For more information, visit https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/scholarships/current/global-alumni-graduate-fees-discount-scholarship

Latin America Academic Achievement Scholarship

This scholarship is to encourage and support high-achieving Latin America students to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at Victoria University of Wellington. A discount of NZ$5,000 per year will be offered to those who demonstrate a strong academic record, experience in extracurricular and the ability on internationalisation. For more information, visit https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/scholarships/current/latin-american-academic-achievement-scholarship.

Victoria University of Wellington Study Abroad Scholarship

A scholarship of NZ$1,000 will be awarded to international students who enrolled in Study Abroad and Exchange programs at Victoria University of Wellington and willing to join marketing activities promoting Study Abroad and Exchange programs to other students. For more information, visit https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/scholarships/current/victoria-university-of-wellington-study-abroad-scholarship.

International School-Leaver Excellence Scholarship

This scholarship is for international students who have completed at least 2 years of full-time study at a New Zealand high school, then have enrolled in an undergraduate program at Victoria University of Wellington in Trimester 1. Awardees will receive a support of NZ$20,000 over three years of study. Contact us at [email protected] for more information.

New Zealand International School Leaver Grant

New Zealand International School Leaver Grant is to attract international students who are currently studying at a high school in New Zealand to pursue their study at Victoria University of Wellington. Financial support of NZ$2,000 will be offered to eligible students. For more information, visit https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/scholarships/current/new-zealand-international-school-leaver-grant.

Automatic Master’s Scholarships

A scholarship valued at NZ$5,000 -NZ$10,000 will be awarded to all international students who meet the admission requirements for a master’s degree at Victoria University of Wellington. However, this scholarship is open to the following courses only:

Master of Conservation Biology

Master of International Trade

Master of Marine Conservation

Faculty of Law International Students LLM Fee Scholarship

This scholarship provides NZ$5,000 for full-time international students who enrolled in Victoria University of Wellington Faculty of Law. For more information, visit https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/scholarships/current/faculty-of-law-international-students-llm-fee-scholarship.

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