Victoria University of Wellington |  |
| Year Founded Location Location Type Institution Type Institution Website Institution Phone Number General Admissions Email Undergraduate Population Postgraduate Population | 1897 Wellington, New Zealand Urban Public International University www.wgtn.ac.nz/international +64 4 463 5350 [email protected] 16,300 5,500 |
North American Representatives
Fraka Harmsen
Director, US Engagement
Location: Chico, CA
Admissions, Academics, and Finances
| Admission Requirements | High School Diploma or General Education Development Test (GED); plus SAT 1200 or ACT 24; OR International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma; OR Associate Degree (AA, AS). We have a guaranteed entrance system, where if you meet the entrance requirements you will be granted an offer of place. |
| Application Dates and Deadlines | Spring/March: Deadline is December 1st Fall/June: Deadline is May 1st We have rolling admissions, students can begin to apply 12 months before they plan to begin their degree. International students will find out a result within 1-2 weeks of applying. |
| How to Apply | Students can apply directly on our website https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/international/applying/how-to-apply |
| COVID-19 Applications and Testing | Not Test-Optional |
| COVID-19 Updates | https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/covid-19 |
| Key Undergraduate Academic Programs | Business & Economics Architecture & Design Arts (Humanities) Biomedical Science Science & Engineering |
| Key Graduate Academic Programs | Architecture & Design Business & Government Conservation & the Environment International Relations & Strategic Studies Science & Engineering |
| Tuition & Fees (Appx. USD) | $16,000-$22,000 per year |
| Room & Board (Appx. USD) | $11,000-$16,000 per year |
| Scholarships | All international students can apply for our Tongarewa scholarship for international students which is valued at NZD$10,000. https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/scholarships/current/tongarewa-scholarship We also are eligible to disburse US Financial Aid https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/international/scholarships-fees/loans-international-study/us-federal-student-aid |
Important Information
The Victoria University of Wellington is a prestigious, research-intensive public university with over 22,000 students and 3,600 international students. We are ranked in the top 2% of the world’s universities and #1 in New Zealand’s for research quality.
We offer over 100 majors, with many subjects ranking among the top 100 internationally. Most of our bachelor’s degrees are completed in just three years.
The University is located in the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Wellington, the political, cultural and creative capital of New Zealand. Study in a city that is consistently voted one of the most liveable cities, and live in one of the safest and most peaceful countries in the world.
Information for Counselors
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