Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, New Zealand · QS World Rank #240
Living cost in New Zealand: NZD 20,000/yr official source
English requirements
What this university states for taught postgraduate entry, across every test it accepts. Individual programmes can ask for more — the table below shows a programme's own score where we have verified it.
| Test | Overall | Min per section |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 | 6 |
| TOEFL(0-120 scale) | 90 | 20 |
| PTE | 58 | 50 |
| Duolingo | 120 | 105 |
| Cambridge | 176 | 169 |
Standard postgraduate English requirement; some programmes have higher or externally-set requirements · official source
Verified programmes (5)
Master's programmes at this university that we have verified against its official pages — the field each maps to, and a direct link to the official course page.
| Programme | Field | Length | Tuition (intl) | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Climate Change Science and Policy | Climate Governance, Sustainability Science | 12 moIntake: Mar, Jul | NZD 45,432/yr | See official page |
| Master of Development Studies | International Development, Gender and Development | See official pageIntake: Mar, Jul | NZD 38,302/yr | See official page |
| Master of Environmental Studies | Sustainability Science, Environmental Policy | See official pageIntake: Mar, Jul | NZD 45,432/yr | See official page |
| Master of International Relations | Global Governance, Peace and Conflict Studies | 12 moIntake: Mar, Jul | NZD 38,302/yr | See official page |
| Master of Public Policy | Public Policy | See official pageIntake: Mar, Jul | NZD 38,791/yr | See official page |
Scholarships that fund study here
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What master's programmes does Victoria University of Wellington offer?
We have verified 5 master's programmes at Victoria University of Wellington against its official pages, concentrated in Climate Governance, Sustainability Science, International Development, Gender and Development, Environmental Policy.
How much is international tuition at Victoria University of Wellington?
Across the programmes we verified, international tuition is about NZD 38,302–45,432. It varies by programme — confirm on the official course page.
What IELTS score does Victoria University of Wellington require?
Victoria University of Wellington's university-wide minimum for taught master's entry is IELTS 6.5 (TOEFL and others also accepted). Individual programmes can require more.
How much does it cost to live in New Zealand as a student?
Student living costs in New Zealand are around NZD 20,000/yr (official source).
Are there scholarships to study at Victoria University of Wellington?
Yes. Scholarships that fund study in New Zealand include: Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship, University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship.
Programme names and tuition are verified against official pages and dated in our database; nothing here is a paid placement. Confirm current details on the official course page before applying.