University · Wellington, New Zealand

Victoria University of Wellington

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is a public university in Wellington, New Zealand's capital. It publishes India-specific Class 12 averages and lets strong Class 12 English marks meet its undergraduate English requirement. New international bachelor's and master's students are assessed automatically for partial tuition scholarships.

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Fees₹20.1 lakh a year
To get inClass 12: from 75%

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Cost

Fees, in your currency and in rupees

Level	Tuition	In rupees	For
UG	NZD 37,483.2 – NZD 49,237.2 / year	about ₹20.1 lakh – ₹26.3 lakh	2027 international, per 120 points incl. GST: Arts NZD 37,483.20; Commerce NZD 39,798.00; Science NZD 42,891.60; Engineering NZD 49,237.20
PG	NZD 41,118 – NZD 52,395.6 / year	about ₹22.0 lakh – ₹28.0 lakh	2027 international, per 120 points, most postgraduate courses: Commerce NZD 41,118.00; Engineering NZD 52,395.60. Professional master's fees are set individually.

Rupee figures at ₹53.51 per NZD (2026-10-30). Living costs: see Study in New Zealand.

Can I get in?

Entry requirements for Indian students

After Class 12 (UG): Overall average of 75% (best four academic subjects) in CBSE, CISCE or Maharashtra, Karnataka or West Bengal Higher Secondary; 80% for all other state boards. Alternatives: one year of recognised university study, or a recognised foundation programme.
IELTS: UG Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.5); PG 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
TOEFL: iBT: UG 80; PG 90 with writing 20
PTE: UG 50 (no communicative skill below 42); PG 58 (none below 50)
DUOLINGO: UG 105 (none below 95); PG 120 (none below 105)
WAIVER: UG: 65% in English in CBSE, CISCE or Maharashtra/Karnataka/West Bengal boards, or 70% for other state boards, meets the English requirement

Courses

Popular programmes with Indian students

Bachelor of CommerceUG
Bachelor of ScienceUG
Bachelor of Engineering with HonoursUG
Postgraduate commerce and engineering master's programmesPG

Funding

Scholarships

VUW Undergraduate International ScholarshipNZD 15,000 towards first-year tuition · New international bachelor's students studying full-time on campus; no separate application
VUW Postgraduate International ScholarshipNZD 10,000 towards tuition, one year · New international students in a 120/180/240-point master's or 120-point PGDip, full-time on campus; no separate application

After you graduate

Work after study

New Zealand Post-Study Work Visa: master's or doctoral graduates who studied in New Zealand for at least 30 weeks can get up to 3 years; for eligible qualifications below master's level, the visa matches the length of study (immigration.govt.nz).

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