Study as an international student at Victoria University of Wellington
As one of New Zealand’s top-ranking universities, Victoria University of Wellington offers globally recognised qualifications, a diverse and inclusive community, and a vibrant, liveable capital city—making it a leading choice for international students.
Learn more about study options, employment outcomes, scholarships, visa support, and life in Wellington.
International stories
Get a taste for study
Get a taste for studying with us through our five-minute taster lectures. Explore all the undergraduate degrees we offer.
Study in Wellington
Experience your ideal study location at Victoria University of Wellington, in the heart of the coolest little capital in the world.
Our national and global rankings
We are New Zealand’s top-ranked university for research intensity and consistently rank among the world’s best universities in the QS World Rankings.
Get a student guide
Check out our programmes on offer. Find out apply dates, scholarships, and the services we offer in our International Student Guide.
Get a student guideAlready studying at our university?
Learn how to thrive as an international student—from orientation to graduation—with advisors who offer wellbeing, insurance, and visa support.
International student supportFind out more about Victoria University of Wellington in your language:
- 中文 (Chinese)
- Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
- Español (Spanish)
- tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
- ภาษาไทย (Thai)
- Português (Portuguese)
- العَرَبِيَّة (Arabic)
- русский язык (Russian)
- Türkçe (Turkish)