What if your campus wasn’t just a collection of buildings, but the political and creative capital of a
country? At Victoria University of Wellington (VUW), the city literally is your campus.

The “Parliamentary” Degree VUW’s Pipitea campus is located directly across the road from
Parliament and the High Court. For students of Law, Business, or Government, this proximity
offers networking and internship opportunities that are unparalleled in the Southern Hemisphere.

1 for Research Intensity Since 2012, VUW has been the top-ranked university in New Zealand
for research intensity. This means you are being taught by the very people who are advising the
government on the nation’s most pressing policies.

The Creative Capital Connection Wellington is the heart of New Zealand’s film and tech industries.
VUW students frequently intern or find work at Wētā Workshop, Xero, and Rocket Lab. The
university’s “Miramar Creative Centre” puts students right in the center of “Wellywood”.

The “Kitea Impact” Programme New for 2026, the Kitea Impact Programme is a flexible
leadership framework that allows students to earn awards for social change and global citizenship
alongside their degree.

“Wellington is a safe and lovely city… so far, Wellington has not let us down!” — Annika
Hongell-Hakkarainen, Parent of an international student

Looking Forward: If the goal of university is to enter the halls of power or the studios of creativity,
shouldn’t you study in the place where those halls actually exist?

Will you take your seat at the heart of New Zealand’s political and creative capital? [View
VUW’s Parliamentary Internships and $10,000 Postgraduate Scholarships →]

Let our experts show you how to leverage VUW’s proximity to Parliament and Wētā Workshop
for your career.