Victoria University of Wellington Admission Requirements 2027

Victoria University of Wellington, also known as Te Herenga Waka, is based in the capital city. International undergraduate tuition runs from about NZD 35,362 to NZD 46,451 a year depending on subject, with Trimester 1 2027 applications closing 8 December 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor

Secondary schooling equivalent to New Zealand's University Entrance standard is required. The standard English requirement is IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5; some programmes, including initial teacher education, require a higher score.

Documents

Certified secondary academic transcripts, English test results where applicable, and a copy of the applicant's passport photo page.

How to apply

Check the entry and English requirements for the chosen programme.
Apply online; there is no application fee.
Submit certified transcripts and, if required, English test results.
Receive a conditional or unconditional Offer of Place.
Pay fees and use the receipt to apply for a New Zealand student visa.
Enrol in courses ahead of the trimester start.

English test waiver

Applicants who do not yet meet the English requirement can still receive a conditional Offer of Place and satisfy the requirement before applying for a student visa; the university's 12-week English for Academic Purposes programme is one route to do this.