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Victoria University of Wellington
About
Victoria University of Wellington is a public research university in Wellington, New Zealand. It was established in 1897 by an act of the New Zealand Parliament, and was a constituent college of the University of New Zealand.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 241 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 67 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 15,728
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 17.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 12%
- Female : Male
- 59 : 41
- Staff
- 2,817
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
41 subjectsARWU
23 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence | 50 | 160.1 | 2025 |
| Geography | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Oceanography | 151-200 | - | 2023 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Public Administration | 151-200 | - | 2023 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Sociology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Ecology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Psychology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2017 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts and Humanities | =141 | 52.2 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | 195 | 52.2 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =233 | 52.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =333 | 52.2 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 346 | 52.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =351 | 52.2 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =517 | 52.2 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =533 | 52.2 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =826 | 52.2 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =857 | 52.2 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =865 | 52.2 | 2026 |
THE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 151–175 | 47.6 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 151–175 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 201–250 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 201–250 | 45.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 301–400 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 401–500 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 34.7 | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Victoria University of Wellington?
Victoria University of Wellington's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =241, THE Rank 401–500, ARWU Rank 401-500, US News Rank =506.
When was Victoria University of Wellington founded?
Victoria University of Wellington was founded in 1897.
What are the top subjects at Victoria University of Wellington?
Top subjects at Victoria University of Wellington include: Library & Information Management, Artificial Intelligence, Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies, Classics & Ancient History, Development Studies.
Where is Victoria University of Wellington located?
Victoria University of Wellington is located in Wellington, New Zealand.