Victoria University of Wellington

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is New Zealand's capital city public research university, founded in 1897 and based across multiple campuses in Wellington. It offers globally recognised undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications through faculties covering Architecture and Design Innovation, Business and Government, Education, Health and Psychological Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Law. The university is consistently ranked among the world's best for research intensity and academic excellence.

Research and teaching are organised around academic research, impact-driven research addressing real-world challenges, and research-intensive teaching. Faculty work in world-class research facilities and are described as experts in their fields. Student-facing systems include Nuku, a learning management system powered by Canvas, alongside comprehensive scholarship and student support portals.

Wellington's location gives the university strong relationships with government institutions, businesses, and cultural organisations, with particular relevance to fields such as government and public policy, law, and design. The university also maintains partnerships with institutions worldwide and welcomes international students from diverse backgrounds, supporting academic pursuit, cultural exchange, and professional development within a diverse community of students and researchers.