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About the University
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 115 years of rich history.
Strategic plan
Our vision is for Victoria University of Wellington to be a world-leading capital city university and one of the great global-civic universities.
Welcome from the Vice-Chancellor
Victoria University of Wellington is New Zealand’s globally ranked capital city university, and will be one of the great global-civic universities.
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New Zealand’s capital city university
Victoria University of Wellington carries out world-class research, teaching and engagement, drawing upon the global mindedness of its location in New Zealand’s capital.
Victoria University of Wellington’s researchers lead thinking
Who's keeping an eye on the kids?
Can any of us have a reasonable expectation of privacy in an age of mobile phones, drones and the internet?
If you saw this, what would you do?
Bullying is a life-long problem that can have a lasting negative impact—how can it be most effectively tackled?
Public trust in the public service
Do New Zealanders trust politicians and government systems? Why might distrust actually be a healthy thing?