Global university rankings
We are recognised for our academic excellence, research performance, employment outcomes and sustainability.
Our rankings results reflect a university that is internationally connected and known for its subject strengths, its diverse staff from across the glove, and its focus on preparing students for successful careers that contribute positively to society.
QS World University Ranking Highlights
QS World University Rankings
Victoria University of Wellington ranked 240th in the 2026 QS World University Rankings. We continue to be in the top 2% of universities worldwide and have consistently been in the QS top 300 since 2010.
QS Five Stars Plus: Outstanding
We are one of only 24 universities globally to be rated Five Stars Plus—the maximum possible in the QS Stars University Ratings system.
It is recognition of our exceptional performance across all measures of teaching, employability, research, global engagement, facilities, arts and inclusiveness.
Other global rankings
Victoria University of Wellington is recognised in a range of other ranking systems.
- Top 500 of the THE World University Rankings since 2023.
- In top 600 of the Shanghai Ranking Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) in 2026, a position held for ten years, since 2016.
Global subject area rankings
Our university is ranked in the top 200—top 1% globally—in 16 QS subjects and 2 THE subjects. We are 50th in the world in Artificial Intelligence in the Shanghai Ranking.
'Triple Crown' accreditation
Wellington School of Business and Government is one of an elite group of commerce faculties worldwide that hold the Triple Crown of international accreditations of EQUIS, AACSB (Business), and AMBA.
Sustainability and impact
Victoria University of Wellington is ranked top 1% globally for sustainability by both the QS Sustainability Ranking and the THE Impact Ranking.
Contact the Data, Rankings and Insights Team
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Mr Edward Schofield
Research Reporting and Rankings Analyst
Research Office
RB 900, Gate 3, Kelburn Parade
Research at VUW
The University is home to researchers who are global thoughts-leaders in their respective fields. Their research covers a wide range of themes, including climate resilience and adaptation, energies for the future, sustainability, public health and wellbeing, and the application of Indigenous knowledge.
Learn more about the excellent, impactful research that underpins our rankings and reputation.