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- Victoria University of Wellington US News & World Report Ranking 2025
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- Victoria University of Wellington THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026
- Victoria University of Wellington ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025
- Victoria University of Wellington Student Reviews
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Victoria University of Wellington is one of the top-ranked and most sought-after universities among international students. With prime focus on offering high-quality education to a diverse student community, Victoria University of Wellington holds global and national ranks provided by some of the top ranking bodies globally.
As per Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025, the university is ranked globally at #307 and #3, among universities in New Zealand. Shiksha Popularity Ranking is a unique ranking system that collects different rankings the university holds from leading publishers globally and aggregates it to allows Indian students to evaluate a university and make a guided decision. According to QS 2027, Victoria University of Wellington has been globally ranked at #241 in 2027. Additionally, the university is also ranked by THE (Times Higher Education) globally in 2025. Its position has 401 to #401 from #401 in 2024. Below are the rankings of Victoria University of Wellington by different leading ranking bodies-
| Ranking Body | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
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| QS | 241 | 244 | 240 | 241 |
| THE | 401 | 401 | Not Ranked | NA |
| US News | 503 | 506 | Not Ranked | NA |
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In Victoria University of Wellington subject ranking 2025, many of the university courses are ranked among the top in the world. These courses, available in streams such as Engineering, Business & Management Studies, Law, Medicine & Health Sciences and Science, are also highly popular among international students. The Shiksha Popularity World Ranking has ranked Victoria University of Wellington Engineering courses at #479 in 2025. This course was ranked at #424 in 2024. On the other hand, the QS ranks these courses at #451 for the Engineering and Technology courses, showing declined trend from 2024 rank of #401.
For students interested in Business & Management Studies courses, top courses of the university in this category are ranked at #463 globally by Shiksha Popularity World Ranking. According to Shiksha Popularity World Ranking, listed below are some of the ranked courses at the university-
Among Indian students researching study abroad options, Victoria University of Wellington has also stood out in the Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025. Here’s how its key courses have been ranked based on popularity and student interest:
| Course Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Engineering | #403 | #424 | #479 |
| Business & Management Studies | #442 | #408 | #463 |
| Law | #96 | #98 | #104 |
| Medicine & Health Sciences | Not Ranked | #499 | #375 |
| Science | #292 | #349 | #368 |
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Victoria University of WellingtonUS News & World Report Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Global Universities | 495 | 503 | 506 |
Victoria University of WellingtonQS Ranking 2027
| Ranked by | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Ranking | – / – | 4 | – / – |
| World University | 244 | 240 | 241 |
| Accounting and Finance | 151 | 151 | – / – |
| Architecture and Built Environment | 201 | – / – | – / – |
| Biological Sciences | 651 | 601 | – / – |
| Communication and Media Studies | 151 | 201 | – / – |
| Engineering and Technology | 451 | 401 | – / – |
| Law and Legal Studies | 89 | 91 | – / – |
| Mathematics | 251 | 251 | – / – |
| Medicine | 601 | 601 | – / – |
| Performing Arts | 101 | – / – | – / – |
| Physics and Astronomy | 401 | 401 | – / – |
| Politics | 101 | 101 | – / – |
| Sociology | 101 | 151 | – / – |
Victoria University of WellingtonTHE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| University | 401 | 401 | 401 |
| Arts and Humanities | 176 | 251 | 301 |
| Law | 176 | 151 | 151 |
| Life Sciences | 501 | 501 | – / – |
| Medicine and Health | – / – | 401 | 301 |
| PG Business and Economics | 301 | 301 | 301 |
| PG Computer Science | 301 | 301 | 201 |
| Psychology | 176 | 201 | 201 |
Victoria University of WellingtonARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Universities | 401 | 401 | 401 |
| Law | 101 | 201 | 151 |
| Political Sciences | 301 | 201 | 201 |
| Sociology | – / – | – / – | 201 |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
Victoria University of Wellington is among highly rated university in New Zealand. As per Victoria University of Wellington reviews on Shiksha Study Abroad by Indian students, it received the rating of 4.3 out of 5.
The university is rated higher for some components such as-
| Components | Ratings |
|---|---|
| Student Life | 5 |
| Public transportation | 5 |
| Safety | 5 |
| Indian Food | 5 |
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Answered 3 weeks ago
The Victoria University of Wellington MS in Computer Science programme is regarded among best programs offered by institutes in New Zealand, ranking #2 in region as part of the QS World University Rankings 2026 in Computer Science. Plus points of programme includes its good reputation, high-quality
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Answered 3 weeks ago
Mostly the E-MBA and MS courses of Victoria University of Wellington are opted by Indian students. Victoria University of Wellington offers around 200 courses to Indian students every year. Here are the study areas popular at the Victoria University of Wellington-
- Master of Data Science
- Master of Comp
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 months ago
VU Wellington QS Ranking 2026 is #4 in New Zealand and #240 in the world in 2026. For the last 3 years, VUW has consistently ranked among the top 250 universities globally as part of the QS Rankings, as can be seen below:
| Year | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VUW QS World Rank | #240 | #244 | #241 |
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Answered 4 months ago
The choice of which is better out of VU Wellington and Uni Auckland depends on the career and lifestyle preferences.
| Parameter | Victoria University of Wellington | University of Auckland |
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| QS World Ranking 2027 | #241 | #67 |
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | 45% |
| Better For | Law, Public Policy, International Relations, and Creative Arts | Engineering, Business, Medicine, and IT |
| Monthly Cost of Living | NZD 2,237 (INR 1.25 Lakhs) | NZD 2,382 to NZD 3,200 (INR 1.35 Lakhs to INR 1.8 Lakhs) |
| Placement rate | 92% | 94% |
Our Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors have guided several Indian students to their favourite programs at both Uni Auckland and Victoria Uni of Wellington, for no extra costs.
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