Victoria University of Wellington — student housing nearby (2026)

Kelburn Parade, Kelburn, Wellington 6012, New Zealand

QS #240World University Rankings
★ 4.4Google campus rating
400published reviews
1residences in Wellington

Campus voices

What people say about Victoria University of Wellington

Denis Toh ★★★★★ · Google review · 4 years ago

Ah, my alma mater. One of the oldest and most prestigious tertiary institutions in New Zealand. Feels great to return to VUW for a brief visit. I even bumped into Assoc. Prof. Jonathan Newton when I took a stroll at Kelburn Campus. We struck up a conversation, and he recommended that I should take a

Patrick JN ★★★★★ · Google review · 3 years ago

Awesome place. Love the walk. The uni is very student centric with dedicated team.

Babeesh Cherukutty ★★★★★ · Google review · 6 years ago

I recommend Victoria University for those who are interested to make a career in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. They have really good courses in this domain. Also, they are offering a good number of scholarships in this category.

Andy O'Callaghan ★★★★★ · Google review · 3 months ago

Great place my daughter is in year 3 and loves it, and as an added bonus is located in a fantastic city

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Housing

Housing near Victoria University of Wellington

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UniLodge Stafford House — student accommodation in Wellington 4.0 (77)

UniLodge Stafford House

Wellington, New Zealand

from NZ$334/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

Victoria University of Wellington — housing FAQ

Where do Victoria University of Wellington students live?
Most purpose-built options sit in Wellington, where FindStay lists 1 residences with indicative rates from NZ$334/wk. Compare them on the Wellington housing page.
How is Victoria University of Wellington rated?
Victoria University of Wellington ranks #240 in the QS World University Rankings and holds a 4.4★ Google rating across 400 published campus reviews. Rankings measure the institution — visit days and open campuses tell you more about daily life.
When should I book housing near Victoria University of Wellington?
Popular residences release rooms two or three terms ahead of each intake, and the best-priced rooms go first. Shortlist early, then confirm pricing and contract terms directly with the operator — figures on FindStay are indicative.

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