According to The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), 8 objectives and robust indicators have been exercised to rank the world’s top universities:
1. Quality of Education (25%),
2. Alumni Employment (25%),
3. Quality of Faculty (25%),
4. Publications (5%),
5. Influence (5%),
6. Citations (5%),
7. Broad Impact (5%) and
8. Patents (5%).
| Institution | National Rank | World Rank | Score |
| Victoria University of Wellington | 5 | 660 | 44.60 |
The Victoria University of Wellington is well known for its programmes in law, the humanities, and some scientific disciplines, and offers a broad range of other courses.