Victoria University of Wellington is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most prestigious tertiary institutions with a proud tradition of academic excellence. Learn more about our 125 years of rich history. Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, originally known as Victoria College, was founded in 1897, the year of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The University was founded in 1897 and teaching began in April 1899 with 115 students enrolled in the first year.
From a single campus in Kelburn with fewer than 260 students, Victoria University of Wellington has grown into a network of campuses, research centres, institutes and partnerships worldwide. Campus plaques are located across the University offering insights to those who have contributed to the University since it was established in 1897.
Featured scholarships:
New Zealand International Student Grant 2022:
The New Zealand International Student Grant supports new international students currently onshore in New Zealand to study at Victoria University of Wellington. This grant is available for all eligible students beginning their undergraduate or postgraduate studies in 2022, and offers undergraduate students $10,000 NZD (equally distributed over the first two years), and postgraduate students $5,000 NZD (for the first year of study).
The New Zealand International Student Grant supports new international students currently onshore in New Zealand to study at Victoria University of Wellington. This grant is available for all eligible students beginning their undergraduate or postgraduate studies in 2022, and offers undergraduate students $10,000 NZD (equally distributed over the first two years), and postgraduate students $5,000 NZD (for the first year of study).
Tongarewa Scholarship
The Tongarewa Scholarship celebrates the University's commitment to our international student community. Each year we award a range of these scholarships, worth $5,000 or $10,000, to international students entering their first year of an undergraduate degree or a postgraduate degree at Victoria University of Wellington.
The Tongarewa Scholarship celebrates the University's commitment to our international student community. Each year we award a range of these scholarships, worth $5,000 or $10,000, to international students entering their first year of an undergraduate degree or a postgraduate degree at Victoria University of Wellington.
Global Alumni Graduate Fees Waiver
The Global Alumni Graduate Fees Waiver is available to Victoria University of Wellington international alumni transferring to a full-time undergraduate degree or postgraduate programme, including study abroad students and those returning for a full duration postgraduate programme. Eligible students receive a 15–20% reduction on their first year tuition fees.
Latin American Academic Achievement Scholarship
The Latin American Academic Achievement Scholarship awards $5,000 for fees to Latin American students who want to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at our university.
Study Abroad Scholarship
The Victoria University of Wellington Study Abroad Scholarship is open to international students who plan to experience New Zealand culture through the Study Abroad programme at Victoria University of Wellington. The scholarship awards NZ$1,000 to each successful applicant as a one off payment towards the student's Study Abroad tuition fee.
Scholarships for graduating New Zealand high school students
There are several scholarships available for students who are graduating from New Zealand high schools:
Wellington International Excellence Scholarship
The Wellington International Excellence Scholarship awards $20,000 over three years to high-achieving undergraduate international students currently studying in New Zealand and continuing their study at Victoria University of Wellington.
New Zealand International School Leaver Grant
The New Zealand International School Leaver Grant awards $2,000 to cover fees, and is intended for undergraduate international students currently studying at a secondary school in New Zealand who are continuing their study at Victoria University of Wellington.
Wellington Tangiwai Scholarship
The Wellington Tangiwai Scholarship is for graduating high school students in New Zealand who are continuing their studies at Victoria University of Wellington. The scholarship awards up to 600 students who meet academic and leadership criteria $5,000 to help cover accommodation and living costs.
Wellington Kahotea Scholarship
The Wellington Kahotea Scholarship is for graduating high school students in New Zealand who are continuing their studies at Victoria University of Wellington. The scholarship awards a select few students up to $35,000 over three years, to fully cover accommodation and provide a stipend.
Postgraduate scholarships:
Master of Engineering Practice paid industry or research project:
All international students in the Master of Engineering Practice programme undertake a paid industry or research project. International students will receive NZ$10,000 for this part of the programme, which is part of the final trimester of study. The project involves either working in an industry setting or conducting industry-focused research at the University.
Master of Engineering Practice
Duration: 12 months
Paid industry or research project: NZ$10,000 (only applied to final trimester of study).
Master of Drug Discovery and Development Scholarship
The Master of Drug Discovery and Development Scholarship is available to eligible international students pursuing the Master of Drug Discovery and Development, and offers $15,000 towards tuition fees.
Automatic Master’s scholarships
The below Master's degrees provide NZ$10,000 towards tuition fees for all international students who meet the entry requirements. These are 180-point taught Master's programmes with a duration of one to one and a half years.
Master of Conservation Biology
Fees scholarship: NZ$10,000
Master of International Trade
Fees scholarship: NZ$10,000
Master of Marine Conservation
Fees scholarship: NZ$10,000
Faculty of Law International Students LLM Fee Scholarship
The Faculty of Law International Students LLM Fee Scholarship is to assist with the high costs for international students associated with the Master of Laws (LLM) degree.
Explore our scholarships database for more postgraduate scholarships.
New Zealand Scholarships programme
Students from eligible countries, including Commonwealth countries, can apply for fully funded study at Victoria University of Wellington through the New Zealand Scholarships programme. This programme is open to students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
Moreinfo: https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/international/scholarships-fees/scholarships
