🇳🇿 Victoria University of Wellington: Tuition, Scholarships & Visa Pathway for International Students
QS 2027 #241 · NZD $37,500–49,250 a year · Wellington
Quick Facts
| Location | Wellington, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Global Ranking | #241 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (published June 2026). |
| International Students | A strong international cohort drawn especially to Wellington's proximity to government, media, and creative sectors |
| Class 12 Minimum (Indian students) | 75% overall for most Indian boards |
| English Requirement (Undergraduate) | IELTS 6.0 overall |
| English Requirement (Postgraduate) | IELTS 6.5 overall; postgraduate applicants need a Bachelor's at a B-average or higher |
| Approx. Acceptance Rate | ~64%, a moderately selective intake among the 8 NZ universities |
Nestled in New Zealand's capital city, Victoria University of Wellington offers a distinctive advantage for students in politics, law, public policy, and creative arts: direct proximity to Parliament, national media organisations, and New Zealand's creative industries, a real-world learning environment few other NZ universities can match.
Tuition for International Students (2026-27)
NZD $37,500–49,250 per year (2027 international undergraduate tuition (BA to Engineering)). Source: Te Herenga Waka fees, via StudyU, checked 30 October 2026. Add at least NZD $20,000 a year for living costs (study visa minimum; source below).
Real Scholarships: Not Just a List of Names
Victoria International Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based awards for high-achieving international students, values vary by programme and year; confirm current amounts on Victoria's official scholarships page.
Visa & Post-Study Work Pathway
Wellington's status as New Zealand's capital gives graduates strong access to government, policy, and media sector employers, alongside the standard Orientation Year post-study work pathway available to all NZ graduates.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Victoria Wellington good for international students?
Victoria University of Wellington is ranked #241 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, 4th of the 8 universities in New Zealand covered on VisaCalc. International tuition runs NZD $37,500–49,250 a year depending on the program. After graduating: post-study work visa: up to 3 years after a bachelor's degree or higher. Whether it is a good fit depends on your program, budget and career plans; use the cost calculator and comparison charts on this page.
What tuition does Victoria Wellington charge international students?
NZD $37,500–49,250 per year (2027 international undergraduate tuition (BA to Engineering)), checked 30 October 2026.
What IELTS score and Class 12 percentage do I need for Victoria Wellington?
IELTS 6.0 overall for undergraduate, IELTS 6.5 overall; postgraduate applicants need a Bachelor's at a B-average or higher for postgraduate. For Class 12, 75% overall for most Indian boards. Competitive and specialist programmes may require higher scores plus additional criteria.
Can I work in New Zealand after graduating from Victoria Wellington?
Wellington's status as New Zealand's capital gives graduates strong access to government, policy, and media sector employers, alongside the standard Orientation Year post-study work pathway available to all NZ graduates.
See the full New Zealand university landscape and visa pathway.
🇳🇿 Study in New Zealand Guide 🔗 Official Victoria University of Wellington Website
Worked example: a full degree at Victoria University of Wellington
An international student starting a 3-year bachelor's at the lowest fee shown, budgeting the official visa living-cost figure. Rates are converted at the 29 Oct 2026 reference rates; use the calculator above to change any assumption.
| Tuition | NZ$37,500 a year (lowest rate in the published range: 2027 international undergraduate tuition (BA to Engineering)) |
| Living costs | NZ$20,000 a year (Immigration NZ living-cost funds for one year of study) |
| Years | 3 (typical bachelor's length) |
| Total, fees flat | NZ$172,500 ≈ ₹92.5 lakh ≈ $97,014 |
| Total if costs rise 4% a year | NZ$179,492 ≈ ₹96.2 lakh |
| Most expensive programme, same assumptions | NZ$207,750 ≈ ₹1.11 crore |
The visa living-cost figure is a legal minimum, not a comfortable budget. Scholarships are not deducted.
Sources
- Te Herenga Waka fees, via StudyU
- Shiksha: QS 2027 ranks of NZ universities
- IDP: New Zealand visa rules for 2026
- Exchange rates: open.er-api.com reference rates, 29 Oct 2026
How we checked this page
Fees for Victoria University of Wellington come from the Te Herenga Waka fees, via StudyU; the QS 2027 position from Shiksha: QS 2027 ranks of NZ universities; living costs from IDP: New Zealand visa rules for 2026. Checked on 30 October 2026. Course-level fees vary, so confirm your exact program on the official Victoria University of Wellington website before paying anything. VisaCalc is independent of Victoria University of Wellington. Not admissions or immigration advice.