Victoria University of Wellington was established in 1897 after an act of parliament was passed. Because it was the 60th anniversary of Queen Victoria's coronation in 1897, it was named after her. Around 17000 students are enrolled at the university, with around 4000 of them being international students.
It has three campuses, with the Humanities and Social Science, Engineering, Health, Social Science, and Education faculties being located in Kelburn, New Zealand. The Pipitea campus, which is close to the New Zealand Parliament building and houses the Faculty of Management and Facilities of Law, Finance, Government, Finances, and Information Technology, is the second campus. The Te Aro campus, which contains the Faculty of Design and Architecture, is the third campus. Victoria University also offers courses in Auckland's central business district.
Both undergraduate and graduate degrees are available. It has a faculty of about 1000 people who are committed to offering a well-rounded and high-quality education. Around 40 research institutes and centres are housed at Victoria University, providing students with the best resources for gaining practical knowledge. On a beautiful campus, the university provides students with the best amenities. It keeps a collection of works of art. In addition, it hosts lunchtime performances and workshops.
The university is also easily accessible, with a well-developed public transportation infrastructure. Victoria University has an illustrious alumni list. Barbara Anderson, Sam Neill, Jane Campion, Dr. John Money, and Dr. Alexander Gerst are among them.
The below programmes will have automatic $10,000 NZD scholarships for all international students who meet the course entry requirements.
Master of Intercultural Communication and Applied Translation
Duration: 12 months Entry: B in a related Bachelor’s degree
Master of Conservation Biology
Duration: 12 months
Entry: B+ in a related Bachelor’s degree
Master of International Trade
Duration: 12 months
Entry: B in any Bachelor’s degree Master of Engineering Practice Duration: 12 months Entry: B+ in a related Bachelor’s degree Creative Practice scholarships 4 x $24,000 NZD scholarships and 8 x $10,000 scholarships
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International students can apply for admission to Victoria University of Wellington until the deadline by submitting an online or paper application. There are no application fees at the university. All required documents must be translated by a professional translator if they are not in English. For international students, proof of English language competency is critical in order to be accepted. The following is an overview of the admissions procedure and the requirements that must be met.
Application Portal: Online application or Paper Application.
Application Fee: NA
Admission Requirements:
The minimum scores to be attained in either of the English proficiency tests are mentioned below:
English proficiency tests | Scores for UG | Scores for PG |
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IELTS | 6.0 | 6.5 |
TOEFL | 80 | 90 |
Victoria University English Proficiency Programme test | Three ratings of ‘4’ + one rating of ‘3’ | Three ratings of ‘4’ + one rating of ‘3’ |
PTE | 58 | 65 |
University Type | Public University |
Campus Setting | Urban |
Establishment Year | 1987 |
No. of Campuses | 3 |
No. of Residence Halls | 14 |
Student Satisfaction Rate | 86% |
Research Funding | 22.05 million NZD |
Total Funding | 442 million NZD |
Average Cost of Attendance | 53,000 NZD |
Applications Accepted | Online/Offline |
Work-Study | Available |
Intake Type | Trimester wise |
Mode of Program | Full time and online |
Programmes | UG | PG |
---|---|---|
Architecture and Design | 32,550 | 35,050–54,700 |
Business | 27,750–29,250 | 28,450–50,950 |
Education | 24,650–28,600 | 34,900–42,050 |
Engineering | 33,400 | 36,250–52,350 |
Health | 27,650 | 28,000 |
Humanities and Social Sciences | 26,150–34,400 | 28,600–39,350 |
Law | 32,050 | 33,550–45,900 |
Science | 29,900-34,900 | 34,900–52,350 |
Type of living | Cost |
---|---|
Basic living | 18,000 NZD (2 trimesters) |
Generous living | 27,000 NZD (2 trimesters) |
Residence hall | 2,000-4,000 NZD (quarterly) |
Tuition Fees in New Zealand (1st Year Average) | BE/Btech NZD 24605 | MBA NZD 25694| MS NZD 29178 | BSc NZD 30702 | BBA NZD 22863 | MEng NZD 41589 | MIM NZD 34186 | MFin NZD 142025 |
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in New Zealand | NZD 1250 Per Month |
Entrance Exams in New Zealand | TOEFL: 74 | IELTS: 6 |PTE: 53 |
Work and Study in New Zealand | Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. |
Post Study Work Permit in New Zealand | One to Three Years Depending on the Region. |
Cost of Student Visa in New Zealand | NZD 295 |
Student Visa in New Zealand | If a student wants to study full time in New Zealand for more than three months, and is willing to pay the full cost of the course, Fee-Paying Student Visa is for him/her. |
Intakes in New Zealand | There are Two Main Intakes in New Zealand: January Intake and July Intake. |
Top Job Sectors in New Zealand | Engineering, Software Developing/Programming, Medicine, Education, Accounts, Electrician, Automotive Technician, etc. |
Economy in New Zealand | Growth Rate of 2.8% (2018), 2.5% (2019e), 2.7% (2020e), 22nd Largest in the World by Nominal |
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