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About the university
Also known as Te Herenga Waka, Victoria's Kelburn campus sits on a hillside above the capital, connected to the CBD by its own cable car stop. It's the natural home for law, public policy and the humanities, a few minutes from Parliament itself.
Popular courses
What people actually study here.
The vibe
What it actually feels like.
- A hillside campus with harbour views — and its own cable car stop linking it to the CBD.
- Wellington's compact size means politics, government and student life overlap constantly.
- A strong creative-industries culture, thanks to Wellington's film and design scene (Weta Workshop included).
Fun things to do
Life outside the lecture hall.
Ride the historic Wellington Cable Car between campus and the CBD.
Visit Te Papa, New Zealand's national museum, free and a short walk from the city campus.
Catch a gig on Cuba Street, Wellington's best-known strip for live music and cafés.
Opportunities for international students
What's on offer if you're coming from abroad.
Also in New Zealand
Other top New Zealand universities.
References & sources
Where this page comes from.
- Victoria University of Wellington · official websiteVisit ↗
- International admissions pageVisit ↗
- Hero photograph · Wikimedia CommonsSource ↗
- View from the Hugh Mackenzie Building · Wikimedia CommonsSource ↗
- Rutherford House, home to the business school · Wikimedia CommonsSource ↗
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