Scholarship
Undergraduate scholarships
- School-leaver scholarships
- First-Year scholarships
- Returning undergraduate scholarships
Postgraduate and doctoral scholarships
- Wellington Doctoral Scholarships
- Master’s and Honours scholarships
Summer Research Scholarships
And various other scholarships.
Courses
Communication & Media Studies -
Category : Graduate
Category : Graduate
English Language and Literature -
Category : Graduate
Category : Graduate
Category : Graduate
Eligibility criteria
Applying during COVID-19
For students starting their study in 2020 or 2021, or until normal face-to-face testing can resume, the University will accept the following alternative tests as meeting our English-language requirements:
- TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition
- IELTS Indicator test
One of:
| Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
| IELTS (Academic) | Overall band of 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5 | Overall band of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | A score of 80 on the internet-based test | A score of 90 on the internet-based test with at least 20 in writing |
Accommodation
Halls of residence
Halls of residence offer a safe and supportive community to help you make the most of your time at Victoria University of Wellington.
Private accommodation
Flatting offers freedom, independence, economical-living and responsibility. The Wellington region provides a variety of housing options including family homes, apartments, townhouses and old houses which have been converted to flats. Bed-sits, studios, private board and furnished rooms are also available.
Homestay accommodation
Homestay accommodation gives you the opportunity to live with a local family. Find out about homestay living, the fees involved, and how to apply.
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Undergraduate scholarships
- School-leaver scholarships
- First-Year scholarships
- Returning undergraduate scholarships
Postgraduate and doctoral scholarships
- Wellington Doctoral Scholarships
- Master’s and Honours scholarships
Summer Research Scholarships
And various other scholarships.
Applying during COVID-19
For students starting their study in 2020 or 2021, or until normal face-to-face testing can resume, the University will accept the following alternative tests as meeting our English-language requirements:
- TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition
- IELTS Indicator test
One of:
| Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
| IELTS (Academic) | Overall band of 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5 | Overall band of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | A score of 80 on the internet-based test | A score of 90 on the internet-based test with at least 20 in writing |
Halls of residence
Halls of residence offer a safe and supportive community to help you make the most of your time at Victoria University of Wellington.
Private accommodation
Flatting offers freedom, independence, economical-living and responsibility. The Wellington region provides a variety of housing options including family homes, apartments, townhouses and old houses which have been converted to flats. Bed-sits, studios, private board and furnished rooms are also available.
Homestay accommodation
Homestay accommodation gives you the opportunity to live with a local family. Find out about homestay living, the fees involved, and how to apply.