- Wellington, New Zealand
Victoria University of Wellington offers UT students an excellent opportunity to take a variety of courses alongside local students. Specifically, this university is known for its academic rigor in cell and molecular bioscience, conservation, earth sciences, film, geophysics, management, political science, and psychology. Victoria University is located in Wellington on the southern tip of New Zealand's North Island and is one of the oldest universities in New Zealand. Of the 17,000 students studying at Victoria, more than 3,000 are international students. The city of Wellington is centrally located, and provides visitors with an abundance of activities that include surfing on unspoiled beaches and snowboarding on snow-capped mountains.
Area(s) of Study
- Aerospace Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- General Engineering
- Natural Sciences
- Anthropology
- Civil Engineering
- Government
- Petroleum And Geosystems Engin
- Architectural Engineering
- Communication
- History
- Radio-Television-Film
- Architecture
- Economics
- Journalism
- Science
- Biomedical Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Liberal Arts
- Social Science
- Business Administration
- Engineering Mechanics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Women's And Gender Studies
2 Programs Available for VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON
Sponsored by UT Austin - a University-wide Exchange
Academic Information
Victoria University Wellington (VUW) has course offerings in a wide variety of subjects, including architecture, business, journalism, liberal arts, sciences and natural sciences. Students may take courses they have the appropriate background. Some courses have limited entry.
Faculty
Courses taught by local faculty. Students have fewer contact hours with professors than they would have in the U.S. Students are expected to do extensive research and reading outside of class.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Recommended 3.0 GPA and junior standing.
- Minimum 2.8 GPA required.
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
There are several options for exchange students studying at Victoria University. However, housing is very tight in Wellington. Spring students apply for on-campus housing by October 1st. Housing is not guaranteed. students may have an easier time securing off-campus accommodation.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
Students pay one-time $75 app fee, a $500 Exchange fee and regular UT tuition. Students are responsible for airfare, passport/VISA, housing, food, transport, and costs of living. Financial aid and scholarships may be used.Additional scholarships are available through the New Zealand Education program and the Gilman International Scholarship.
Dates:
- Program: February 19, 2025 to June 22, 2025
- Instructional: February 26, 2025 to June 6, 2025
- Final Deadline: October 4, 2024
- Program: July 8, 2024 to November 2, 2024
- Instructional: July 8, 2024 to October 11, 2024
- Priority Deadline: March 1, 2023
- Final Deadline: March 15, 2024
Application Code
090026
Program Coordinator
Erin Brown Achterhof
Additional Resources
Program Website
Peer Evaluations
Scholarships
Video
Partner School Fact Sheet
Next Step
1) View advising videos Explore: Education Abroad 101 and Explore regional. Attend a live Q&A with questions. 2) View Ready to Apply video. 3) Self-authorize your application via the Get Started link! Videos and Q&A: https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/apply/advising.