Victoria University of Wellington (Te Herenga Waka)
Wellington, New Zealand · Checked September 26, 2026
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a public university in New Zealand's capital, with strengths in law, humanities and social sciences, commerce, science, architecture and design. International students can apply for three trimesters a year, and there is no application fee.
Undergraduate tuition (international)NZD 35,696-49,237 per year for 120 points (2027, incl. GST, varies by subject; e.g. Commerce NZD 39,798, Science NZD 42,892, Engineering NZD 49,237)
Master's tuition (international)NZD 40,124-52,396 per year for 120 points for most postgraduate courses (2027, incl. GST; e.g. Commerce NZD 41,118, Science NZD 48,157, Engineering NZD 52,396); professional master's programmes such as the Executive MBA are priced individually
IntakesTrimester 1 (February, main intake); Trimester 2 (July); Trimester 3 (November) for some courses
English requirementUndergraduate: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5; TOEFL iBT 80; PTE 50 (communication no lower than 42); Duolingo 105 (no band below 95). Postgraduate: IELTS 6.5, no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 90 with 20 in writing; PTE 58 (communication no lower than 50); Duolingo 120 (no band below 105). Some programmes need higher scores.
Official fees page · Official English requirements
Application deadlines
| Trimester 1 (February) | 8 December |
|---|---|
| Trimester 2 (July) | 1 May |
| Trimester 3 (November) | 1 September |
| Selected postgraduate programmes | Earlier deadlines, e.g. 1 November for Master of Teaching and Learning and some psychology master's; 1 October for Master of Conservation Biology (Trimester 1) |
Scholarships
Fees, deadlines and requirements change every year and differ by course. Always check the course page on the university's official website before you apply.
