Program Reviews

I have absolutely loved studying in Wellington for the trimester. I have been able to explore parts of New Zealand outside of Wellington and have seen the most beautiful landscapes. Wellington is a wonderful little city with a lot to offer. Vic has been a great academic environment, challenging, but not too stressful! Overall, this term has brought a lot of happiness to my life and helped me grow as a person.

Walking barefoot under the rain and cold, eating fish&ships, supporting the best rugby team (go Canes!) of NZ, having a weeeeird but lovely accent, enjoying nature and tramping, being polite and welcoming, taking care and being proud of wild and amazing landscapes, and of course respecting or being part of the huge maori culture... That's what being a Kiwi means mate. There's so much to say about life in NZ, and in wellington in particular. The weather might not be nice that the place is still beatiful, how come?
Victoria Uni is a great place to study. The uper cool people to meet and the lot of different cultures mixing there make the place unbelievable...

Victoria is located in NZ's capital city, Wellington. The school has professors that are (in some cases) world renown in their feilds. There isn't really homework, just tests and essays for the most part. The city is compact and bustling, and there's so much to do! The beach, the food, the bars... it's amazing. Wellington also gives you perfect leeway to the South Island and the north island, plus there's an international airport. I got to do it all! I stayed in Unilodge Stafford House which was just like an apartment. I loved having the privacy that is non existent in dorms in the states. There, I met lovely locals and international students from all over the place. NZ is a much safer place than the states, and I felt comfortable using Nakedbus as a solo traveler. Wellington and Victoria really changed my life, and allowed me to see how confident and passionate I am.

My experience at Victoria University of Wellington was easily the best 5 months of my life. Not only is New Zealand as a whole amazing, Wellington more specifically had such an inviting and fun atmosphere. There were so many things to do throughout the day, and the night life was awesome! The housing at this university was wonderful, and so were the kiwi mates! Overall, I would 10/10 recommend Victoria University of Wellington to all students looking to study abroad!

This program was simple and easy to follow/navigate the adjustment abroad in finding classes, information, etc. It's definitely pretty expensive for international students, so budgeting becomes very important here. The classes are laid out pretty well, and if you miss something or don't understand they professors are helpful. They have many clubs and organizations to join which is nice and suggested.

I can't say enough how amazing my semester at Vic in Wellington has been, and I'm only halfway over. The city is fantastic and very student friendly. The people are kind, curious, and friendly. The food and drink culture is phenomenal. There are so many places to see and things to do. The classes at Vic (that I took) were interesting and fun. I love my house and flatmates. I have no complaints. I love it!

Hello! I am an engineering student who came to Vic to fulfill my humanities credits, and I must say, it was a brilliant choice. The school is beautiful, and I adore all the people here. Everyone is so nice and chill, and it was not challenging to meet people. I took 3 classes, each worth 20 papers, but I didn't find them particularly challenging, or at least not anymore challenging than the classes I would take back home. There are fewer assignments per class, however they are graded much harder, but if you put in the work, you will be pleased with the scores you get. I was very lucky to take an "Animals and Monsters of ancient Greece and Rome" class, and I loved that class so much that my required readings became my pleasure readings. The best part of only taking 3 or 4 classes here (which is the norm) is that there is a lot of time for exploring the incredible city of Wellington (seriously, Welly is like the best city in the world) and all of the beautiful parks and eco reserves around. Beyond that, it is not hard to plan a weekend trip to the south island or to head farther north (perhaps you would like to see some Hobbits in Hobbiton, or search for the elves in Kaitoke where they filmed Rivendell?). Whatever your reasons for considering studying in New Zealand, I really recommend Victoria University. It is the perfect fit if you want manageable and quality classes, while also having time to explore, live your life, become a part of the Kiwi culture, and have brilliant adventures.

Wellington and the rest of New Zealand is a lovely place to study abroad! Everyone has been so friendly and chill. Wellington is a vibrant city to live in, and New Zealand is an amazing place to explore, especially if you love outdoor adventures. Victoria University of Wellington is an impressive university that offers plenty of opportunities for exchange students. The staff is helpful and provides plenty of support to all students.

I would recommend an exchange to everyone. Victoria University was the perfect choice for me because it is such a well-organised place with much freedom for the students. There are countless options for students regarding courses, sports, events and other social activities. You feel like you're never alone because there is always someone to help you, like the health service, study advisors or your kiwimate.

Although I thought the level of study was a bit lower than I am used to, this was mostly compensated by the fact that there are much more assignments and essays during the course, which makes sure you fully engage with the study material. The teachers are also really helpful and interesting, and easy to approach. Only the accent takes some time to get used to ;) Overall a great experience!

Going to Wellington for my semester abroad was the best choice I could make! Victoria University is a great school that has a lot to offer and it cares a lot about its international students. I was impressed by the atmosphere in the Uni especially at Kelburn Campus. Everybody is really friendly and helps you out when there are any problems.
Wellington in gernal is a great city. It offers everything you want: culture, a great nightlife, stunning nature and great people. There are a lot of really nice places to go such as the Te Papa museum, the Botanical gardens or the harbour. We also did a lot of great hikes in the area of Wellington. It is really a place where you stay or get fit.
I lived in one of the Uni Hall houses which was a great experience since I was not used to live with so many people in one house. We had a lot of fun, parties and I made some great friends.
All in all I would recommemd everyone to do this experience at Victoria in Wellington- it was really great!