Victoria University of Wellington
- New Zealand
- Founded 1897
Overview
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 originally a constituent college of the University of New Zealand until the dissolution of that institution in 1961.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1897Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | WellingtonSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Staff | 4,908 (2025)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | victoria.ac.nz (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) |
Data read on 12 November 2026. Check the university's own site for current details.
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People who studied here
- Sam Neill (opens in a new tab)New Zealand actor (1947–2026)
- Karl Urban (opens in a new tab)New Zealand actor
- Alan MacDiarmid (opens in a new tab)New Zealand chemist (1927–2007)
- Chris Hipkins (opens in a new tab)Prime Minister of New Zealand from January to November 2023
- Jane Campion (opens in a new tab)New Zealand film director, screenwriter and producer (born 1954)
- Taika Waititi (opens in a new tab)New Zealand filmmaker, actor, and comedian (born 1975)
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