Victoria University of Wellington
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, originally known as Victoria College, was founded in 1897, the year of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is governed by a Council and led by the Vice-Chancellor who is the Chief Executive and employer of all staff. We are New Zealand’s top-ranked university for research intensity, and we consistently rank among the world’s best universities in the QS World Rankings.
Basic Information
- Category: New Zealand University
- Founded: 1897
- Headquarters: Wellington, New Zealand
- Website: wgtn.ac.nz
Documented Facts
- Phone: +64800040404 (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
- Email: info@vuw.ac.nz (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
- Founded: 1897 (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
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Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, originally known as Victoria College, was founded in 1897, the year of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is governed by a Council and led by the Vice-Chancellor who is the Chief Executive and employer of all staff. We are New Zealand’s top-ranked university for research intensity, and we consistently rank among the world’s best universities in the QS World Rankings.
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