Study Bachelor of Building Science - Smart Cities and Digital Built Environments at Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand,

About this course

About this course
- Overview
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The quality of our buildings is vital to our economy, environment, health, and lifestyles. Explore the process and business of building great structures. Learn about construction methods, materials, and systems-along with project management and contractor relations. Use that knowledge to help create a more sustainable world. Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington is an international leader in the field of building science. Our Bachelor of Building Science (BBSc) is the country’s leading programme devoted to the science of buildings. In the BBSc, you’ll study the theory and practice of building construction and sustainability. While considering architectural design issues, you’ll develop the knowledge to promote the construction of durable, economic, and healthy buildings.

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

NZ$42,000.00 (US$ 25,053) per year

Books & Stationery – 1000 (1 year of study)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/05/2026

Start date

July 2026

Venue

Te Aro Campus

139 Vivian Street,

WELLINGTON,

Te Aro,

6011, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

NZ$42,000.00 (US$ 25,053) per year

Books & Stationery – 1000 (1 year of study)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/12/2025

Start date

February 2026

Venue

Te Aro Campus

139 Vivian Street,

WELLINGTON,

Te Aro,

6011, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

A LEVELS - Three GCE Advanced Level passes; one subject must be at grade C or higher. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE - Achievement of the Diploma. A grade of 3 or higher in Higher Level. English A or B; or a grade of 5 or higher in Standard Level English A fulfils the English-language requirement. Successful completion of a one-year qualification rated Level 4 or higher by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority and taught by a New Zealand polytechnic or university; or successful completion of one year of full-time study towards such a qualification, with at least a B average Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE, New Zealand) – Gain a minimum of 120 points on the New Zealand Tariff Score table, and a minimum grade of D in each of at least three subjects equivalent to those in the approved subjects list for NCEA at AS or A level. Gain a minimum D pass in IGCSE Mathematics and a minimum E pass in AS English Language or AS English Literature.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.