Victoria University of Wellington: Statistics

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#524 of 14,131 In the World
#27 of 59 In Oceania
#5 of 8 In New Zealand
#35 of 1,013 For Genealogy
Top100 For 11 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
70%
Enrollment
21,833
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
www.wgtn.ac.nz
Languages
English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate70%
Admissions RequirementsAcceptable credits in the National Certificate of Educational Achievement or approved alternative
Academic Calendar(March - June; July-October; November-February
Enrollment21,833
Full time employee850
Student:staff ratio26:1

We've calculated the 70% acceptance rate for Victoria University of Wellington based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

Victoria University of Wellington is a world-class research university with 49,780 scientific papers published and 999,298 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Engineering, Philosophy, Sociology, and Physics.

Publications
49,780
Citations
999,298

Victoria University of Wellington majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
32,692 / 612,707
Environmental Science
24,703 / 552,708
Biology
21,825 / 541,490
Political Science
20,995 / 314,472
Computer Science
20,321 / 453,725
Law
19,736 / 301,505
Engineering
19,494 / 416,667
Philosophy
17,900 / 334,776
Sociology
17,732 / 294,636
Physics
17,238 / 379,610
Geography and Cartography
15,433 / 303,346
Geology
13,873 / 360,160
Psychology
13,722 / 309,248
Chemistry
13,673 / 343,329
Medicine
12,914 / 273,799
Business
12,795 / 211,784
History
12,620 / 205,195
Quantum and Particle physics
10,817 / 246,345
Ecology
10,751 / 280,256
Archaeology
10,249 / 184,301
Economics
10,192 / 153,269
Linguistics
10,178 / 184,788
Mathematics
9,796 / 238,776
Paleontology
9,754 / 260,089
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
8,256 / 182,771
Art & Design
8,021 / 112,110
Statistics
6,726 / 171,958
Materials Science
6,422 / 159,523
Social Psychology
6,037 / 156,198
Genetics
5,996 / 160,579
Biochemistry
5,915 / 146,795
Organic Chemistry
5,448 / 134,579
Management
5,317 / 106,218
Machine Learning
4,623 / 122,864
Oceanography
4,502 / 136,739
Finance
4,394 / 56,200
Development Studies
4,383 / 57,659
Psychiatry
4,202 / 100,445
Optical Engineering
4,078 / 103,403
Anthropology
3,968 / 73,444

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 238 1859
1993 285 1982
1994 325 2343
1995 298 2450
1996 313 2712
1997 319 2527
1998 411 3144
1999 456 3345
2000 417 4129
2001 436 4586
2002 507 5636
2003 527 6759
2004 738 8105
2005 806 9246
2006 809 10999
2007 960 12817
2008 1118 15378
2009 1318 18444
2010 1624 21916
2011 1887 25738
2012 1829 29319
2013 2151 35110
2014 2096 38329
2015 2248 41733
2016 2326 46548
2017 2476 49856
2018 2440 56310
2019 2558 64624
2020 3612 82084
2021 3259 92689
2022 2499 88777
2023 2361 91332
2024 1780 86765
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Victoria University of Wellington gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Domestic Tuition Fee (per year) International Tuition Fee (per year)
Bachelor of Arts $6,650 $29,500
Bachelor of Commerce $7,300 $32,500
Bachelor of Science $7,300 $32,500
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) $9,650 $44,000
Bachelor of Laws $9,650 $44,000
Master of Business Administration $52,000 $60,000
Master of Science $8,000 $36,000
Doctor of Philosophy $7,300 $32,500

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Victoria University of Wellington.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine No No No
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Bachelor's Degree Actuarial Science, Anthropology, Architecture, Art History, Artificial Intelligence, Arts and Humanities, Asian Studies, Astronomy and Space Science, Austronesian and Oceanic Languages, Biology, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Building Technologies, Business and Commerce, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Classical Languages, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Criminology, Data Processing, Design, Development Studies, Ecology, Economics, Education, Educational Psychology, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Film, Foreign Languages Education, French, Geography, Geography (Human), Geology, German, Government, Greek (Classical), Health Sciences, History, Indigenous Studies, Information Technology, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Media Studies, Midwifery, Modern Languages, Molecular Biology, Music, Pacific Area Studies, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Preschool Education, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Spanish, Statistics, Teacher Training, Theatre
Bachelor Honours Degree Accountancy, Actuarial Science, Anthropology, Art History, Artificial Intelligence, Arts and Humanities, Asian Studies, Austronesian and Oceanic Languages, Biology, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Business and Commerce, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Classical Languages, Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, Criminology, Data Processing, Ecology, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, English, Film, Finance, French, Geography, Geography (Human), Geology, Geophysics, German, Government, Greek (Classical), History, Human Resources, Indigenous Studies, Information Technology, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Italian, Japanese, Jazz and Popular Music, Labour and Industrial Relations, Latin, Law, Linguistics, Management, Marine Biology, Marketing, Mathematics, Media Studies, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Music, Music Theory and Composition, Musical Instruments, Musicology, Natural Sciences, Pacific Area Studies, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Religious Practice, Sociology, Software Engineering, Spanish, Statistics, Sustainable Development, Theatre, Tourism
Postgraduate Certificate Accountancy, Actuarial Science, Applied Linguistics, Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Communication Studies, Criminology, Cultural Studies, Data Processing, Demography and Population, Design, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages Education, Government, Health Sciences, Heritage Preservation, Indigenous Studies, Information Sciences, International Business, Linguistics, Marine Science and Oceanography, Midwifery, Museum Studies, Music, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Performing Arts, Pharmacology, Physical Education, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Statistics, Translation and Interpretation
Postgraduate Diploma Accountancy, Actuarial Science, Applied Linguistics, Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Biomedicine, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Clinical Psychology, Communication Studies, Criminology, Cultural Studies, Demography and Population, Development Studies, Education, Educational Psychology, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages Education, Government, Health Sciences, Heritage Preservation, Indigenous Studies, Information Sciences, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Linguistics, Meteorology, Museum Studies, Music, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacology, Physical Education, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Translation and Interpretation
Master's Degree Accountancy, Actuarial Science, Anthropology, Applied Linguistics, Architecture, Art History, Art Therapy, Artificial Intelligence, Arts and Humanities, Asian Studies, Austronesian and Oceanic Languages, Behavioural Sciences, Biology, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Classical Languages, Cognitive Sciences, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Criminology, Cultural Studies, Data Processing, Demography and Population, Design, Development Studies, Ecology, Economics, Education, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, English, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Film, Finance, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages Education, French, Geography, Geography (Human), Geology, Geophysics, German, Government, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Heritage Preservation, History, Human Resources, Immunology, Indigenous Studies, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Interior Design, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Italian, Japanese, Labour and Industrial Relations, Landscape Architecture, Law, Leadership, Linguistics, Management, Marine Biology, Marine Science and Oceanography, Marketing, Mathematics, Media Studies, Meteorology, Microbiology, Midwifery, Molecular Biology, Museum Studies, Music, Music Theory and Composition, Musical Instruments, Musicology, Natural Sciences, Neurosciences, Nursing, Occupational Health, Pacific Area Studies, Performing Arts, Pharmacology, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Political Sciences, Primary Education, Psychology, Public Administration, Regional Planning, Religious Studies, Secondary Education, Social Policy, Social Sciences, Sociology, Software Engineering, Spanish, Statistics, Surveying and Mapping, Sustainable Development, Teacher Training, Theatre, Tourism, Town Planning, Translation and Interpretation, Writing
Doctoral Degree Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Design, Education, Engineering, Government, Health Sciences, Law, Midwifery, Music, Music Theory and Composition, Musical Instruments, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Social Sciences

Victoria University of Wellington alumni

  1. Taika Waititi

    Taika Waititi
    Born in
    New Zealand Flag New Zealand
    Years
    1975-.. (age 50)
    Occupations
    screenwriterfilm directorexecutive producervoice actoractor
    Biography

    Taika David Cohen ONZM, known professionally as Taika Waititi, is a New Zealand filmmaker, actor and comedian. He is known for directing quirky comedy films and has expanded his career as a voice actor and producer on numerous projects. He has received numerous accolades including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award and a Grammy Award. Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2022.

  2. Karl Urban

    Karl Urban
    Born in
    New Zealand Flag New Zealand
    Years
    1972-.. (age 53)
    Occupations
    film actortelevision actorstage actoractor
    Biography

    Karl-Heinz Urban is a New Zealand actor. His career began with appearances in New Zealand films and television series such as Xena: Warrior Princess. His first Hollywood role was in the 2002 horror film Ghost Ship. Since then, he has starred in many high-profile movies, including as Éomer in the second and third installments of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Vaako in the second and third installments of the Riddick film series, Leonard McCoy in the Star Trek reboot film series, Kirill in The Bourne Supremacy (2004), John "Reaper" Grimm in Doom (2005), Judge Dredd in Dredd (2012), Gavin Magary in Pete's Dragon (2016), and Skurge in Marvel Studios' Thor: Ragnarok (2017). In 2013, he starred in the sci-fi series Almost Human. Since 2019, he has starred as Billy Butcher in Amazon Prime Video's superhero streaming television series The Boys.

  3. Sam Neill

    Sam Neill
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1947-.. (age 78)
    Occupations
    directorscreenwriterfilm actorfilm directortelevision actor
    Biography

    Sir Nigel John Dermot "Sam" Neill is a New Zealand actor. His career has included leading roles in both dramas and blockbusters. Considered an "international leading man", he is regarded as one of the most versatile actors of his generation.

  4. Melanie Lynskey

    Melanie Lynskey
    Born in
    New Zealand Flag New Zealand
    Years
    1977-.. (age 48)
    Occupations
    film actoractortelevision actor
    Biography

    Melanie Jayne Lynskey is a New Zealand actress. Known for her portrayals of complex women and her command of American accents, she works predominantly in independent films and television. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including three Critics' Choice Awards and nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards.

All 100 notable alumni

Victoria University of Wellington faculties and divisions

Campus : Auckland Premises Architecture, Business Administration, Design, Education
Campus : Pipitea Business Administration, Government, Law
Campus : Te Aro Architecture, Design
Department/Division : Science, Health, Engineering, Architecture and Design Innovation Architecture, Computer Science, Design, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, Statistics
Faculty : Architecture and Design Innovation Architecture, Building Technologies, Design, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture
Faculty : Business and Government Administration, Business and Commerce, Communication Studies, Economics, Finance, Government, Information Management, Public Administration
Faculty : Education Education, Teacher Training
Faculty : Graduate Research Architecture and Planning, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Government, Health Sciences, Law, Midwifery, Music, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Social Sciences
Faculty : Humanities and Social Sciences Anthropology, Art History, Arts and Humanities, Asian Studies, Classical Languages, Criminology, Education, English, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Leisure Studies, Linguistics, Midwifery, Music, Nursing, Pacific Area Studies, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Religious Studies, Social Policy, Sociology, Theatre, Women's Studies
Faculty : Law Law

General information

Founded 1897
Accreditation New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Motto Sapientia magis auro desideranda

Location and contacts

Address P.O. Box 600
Wellington, 6140
New Zealand
City population 216,000

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