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Why study in Wellington

Study at Victoria University of Wellington and gain a world-class education in one of the world’s most liveable cities.

Victoria University of Wellington at a glance

  • Creative capital

    Wellington is New Zealand’s most creative city. Here you can find Wētā Workshop, the World of Wearable Arts, and more.
  • Top rankings

    Top 1% of the world’s universities for 16 subjects. (2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject)
  • Global outlook

    3,000 of our 17,000 students are international. We partner with 145 universities in 35 countries worldwide.

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