Victoria University is a public university that was created almost 150 years ago. It is the biggest university in Wellington and in New Zealand, with about 22,223 students. The university is also proud to have the highest grade in research in New Zealand.

They have many buildings all around Wellington and which one your classes are on will change depending on the classes that you are taking. The most well-known papers are in law, humanities and sciences.

The biggest campus is the Kelburn one that has just been restored. It now provides very friendly places to meet people, shops, places to eat, as well as very nice and quiet  places to study (there’s a great view of the sea from the library).

As I am taking four different papers I am used to going to two different campuses:

At Kelburn Campus:

 Economics

At Pipitea Campus:

International business

Management

Human Resources

Social life is a big part of  student life.

Thus you have as many clubs as hobbies: sport, religion, politics, languages, music… You can be sure to find one that suits you!

A lot of services are available for students in order to help you in your daily life. When you arrive they can help you to find accommodation, show you around Wellington, and help you in any procedure: visa and jobs as well as internships. Also there is a big service concerning jobs, internships and volunteering. They tell you as soon as there is something available that suits your interests and help you write your resume (the form is not the same in NZ as in Europe).

The student association is the biggest one, they have their own building and a range of different functions. During the no-stress week (the week before the exams) they provided free breakfast and free lunches to encourage you with your studies.

A big club gathers all the international students and organizes events to get to know them.

The teaching methods seem quite the same as those I have known at ESDES Business School: Each class has two hour lectures (“amphi”) once a week and a one hour tutorial (“TD”).