Overview
Nestled in the hills of this artsy, compact capital city, Victoria University of Wellington has a vibrant campus with excellent ratings for the intensity of its high-quality research. Students take all their courses side-by-side with local students at the University.
Academic Program
Victoria University is located in New Zealand's capital city, Wellington. The university is close to the country's archives, the national collection libraries, and a wealth of research institutions. The University was established in 1899, making it among the oldest universities in New Zealand. Departments of note include Biomedical Science, Earth Sciences, Film and Theater, History, Music, Political Science and International Relations, and Psychology.
You should note that the academic calendar in New Zealand differs significantly from that of Columbia University. Approximate dates are available on the IFSA external program webpage.
Program Features
Wellington is known as a culturally vibrant city in New Zealand with a regional population of close to 500,000. It is situated at the southern tip of New Zealand's North Island, between a beautiful harbor and rolling green hills. Wellington is a compact, dynamic city with all the trappings of a thriving metropolis.
IFSA students live close to campus, sharing co-ed apartments called flats or small houses operated by the university. Keep in mind that the university places students where space is available, which makes it difficult for us to meet all preferences.
Eligibility
Review eligibility to ensure that you meet all Columbia requirements to study abroad.
Review the external program webpage to understand any additional program prerequisites.
Application Instructions
To apply, you must complete the two steps below. Deadlines vary and some applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Therefore, you should complete the steps below simultaneously:
- To apply for Columbia clearance (approval) to study abroad, click on "Start Your Application" on this webpage. Clearance applications are approved on a rolling basis until the application deadline listed on this webpage.
- To apply for program admission, complete an external application directly on the program webpage. Note that this deadline may be in advance of the Columbia clearance deadline.