What Is Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington?

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Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is New Zealand's capital city university, based in Wellington. Its website (wgtn.ac.nz) is the main entry point for prospective and current students to explore qualifications, subjects, and courses; learn how to apply and enrol; find scholarship information; and read about the university's research, events, and community and global engagement. Use the site if you are choosing study options, preparing an application, or looking for information about the university's research and public activities.

What the site covers

The homepage groups its content into a few clear areas:

  • Study exploration — qualifications, subjects, and courses, plus dedicated sections for planning your studies and postgraduate study.
  • Applying and enrolling — guidance on applying for a chosen programme and selecting courses to complete enrolment.
  • Decision support — short taster lectures to help you decide which degree is right for you.
  • Scholarships — information on scholarships, including an alumni-funded scholarship appeal.
  • Research and news — coverage of research impact and current issues, with named academics commenting on topics such as AI regulation and extreme weather.
  • Engagement — how the university works with business and government, the public and community, and global partners, plus public events and facilities.
  • Faculties and schools — the academic units that deliver programmes.

The site also notes that it is consistently ranked among the world's best universities and links to its global rankings.

Who it is for

If you want to… Start with…
Choose a programme or course Explore qualifications, subjects, and courses
Apply and enrol Apply for study
Compare degree options before committing Taster lectures
Find funding Scholarships
Understand the university's research strengths Research impact and news content
Connect as a business, community, or international partner Engage with us

Practical notes before you use it

  • The study pages rely on JavaScript; the site states that pages such as course selection will not work properly without it enabled.
  • The homepage references choosing 2027 courses, so check the year shown on course and programme pages matches the intake you are planning for.
  • Application steps and course selection are handled through the "Apply for study" pathway; follow the prompts there rather than relying on secondary descriptions.
  • Scholarship eligibility, deadlines, and amounts are not summarised on the homepage — open the scholarships section for the specifics of each award.

What it does not tell you up front

Tuition prices, entry requirements for specific programmes, and application deadlines are not stated on the homepage. Treat those as things to confirm on the relevant programme, scholarships, or apply pages before making plans.