Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria is a research-led university with high standards of teaching attracting exceptional staff and students from around the world. As a capital city university, Victoria has strong links with government departments, international agencies, industries, regional and local government, iwi and environmental organisations, and some of New Zealands major research institutes. Victoria has collaborative and student exchange links with renowned universities throughout the Pacific, Asia, North and South America, and Europe. Victoria is characterised by the depth, consistency and effectiveness of our culture of domestic and international engagement. We aim to produce graduates whose learning has been developed inside and outside of the classroom and informed by a global perspective. Founded in 1897, Victoria is one of New Zealands oldest and most prestigious tertiary institutions with 9 faculties, 7 of which conduct teaching and research: Architecture and Design, Education, Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, Science and Victoria Business School all of which include research centres and institutes. In addition, the University teaches internationally, offering English language and commerce courses at the University of Economics Campus in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, and a double Masters programme with Peking University in China.
Victoria University of Wellington plays a leading role in shaping New Zealands future by: adding significantly to the knowledge and understanding of natural phenomena, society, culture and technology through research, teaching, and interdisciplinary perspectives; engaging with local, national and international communities in creating, disseminating and applying knowledge that has scholarly or societal impact; developing graduates with skills in leadership, communication, and critical and creative thinking.
Foundation year: 1897
Short name: VUW
Type: Public
Students: 17390
Faculty: 910
Faculty/Students Ratio: 19:1
Region: Oceania
Location: Wellington
