Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand)

Victoria University of Wellington is a public research university founded in 1897 and located in New Zealand’s capital city. It has three main campuses—Kelburn, Pipitea, and Te Aro—and offers a wide range of programmes across faculties such as Law, Science, Humanities, Engineering, Business, and Creative Arts. The university is well known for its strong research intensity, particularly in subjects like law, humanities, and social sciences, and it benefits from its proximity to government, cultural institutions, and creative industries. It also attracts a diverse international student community and emphasizes both academic excellence and creative, globally-minded learning.

Undergraduate (UG) Entry Requirements

  • Applicants must have completed a recognised secondary qualification (e.g. NEB Grade 12) or equivalent.

  • Must meet the university’s academic entry standards, which usually mean strong grades in high school and any subject prerequisites for the chosen programme.

  • English proficiency requirement: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall, with no band lower than 5.5. Other accepted tests include TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo etc.

  • If you don’t meet the academic or English criteria, there are pathway or foundation programmes offered that allow access after meeting those standards.

Postgraduate (PG) Entry Requirements

  • Must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognised institution. The degree should preferably be in a related field to your proposed postgraduate study.

  • A minimum academic standing is expected (often “B-average” or its equivalent) in the undergraduate degree.

  • English language requirement is higher: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall, with no band lower than 6.0; or equivalent in other accepted English exams.

  • Some programmes may require additional documentation like a statement of purpose, references, and/or relevant work experience.