Education preparing students for an extraordinary life
Akoranga—we value the knowledge both students and staff bring to the university experience and recognise greater understanding grows out of shared learning.
Victoria University of Wellington is a place where learning flourishes and helps people transform society. We grow the capability, skills, and confidence of undergraduate, postgraduate, and lifelong learning students. We support them to be creative, informed, and innovative, and to pursue their passion and excel in their chosen area of study.
In partnership with Wellington, we provide an unrivalled student experience. Our students feel a sense of belonging to a vibrant and inclusive university and civic community. Our connection to the political and creative heart of the nation gives our students unique insights into the forces that shape our country and the world. We partner with students to support their understanding of civic responsibilities, and to enthuse them to contribute positively to society. Our distinctive approach builds on our commitment to a sustainable future for Aotearoa New Zealand and the importance we place on protecting our cultural identities.
We provide distinctive opportunities for our students to immerse themselves in intercultural and international experiences. We integrate academic learning with practical experiences relevant to their chosen career path and with civic experiences that enrich society as a whole. Our teaching programmes are research enriched, interdisciplinary, and created in partnership with our students and communities. We embrace and support undergraduate and postgraduate study and other forms of lifelong learning, reaching out to our communities and engaging them in ongoing education.
Our programmes are designed to ensure our graduates are globally minded, civically engaged citizens, with an understanding of international perspectives, and an ability to engage constructively with different communities.