Victoria University of WellingtonVictoria University Of Wellington was established in 1897. Wellington is the second largest urban area of NewZealand. It is the capital of the country. It is the site for the government offices. Wellington is New Zea land's political center. Wellington became the capital of New Zea land in 1865. Victoria University Of Wellington was a former constituent college of the University of the New Zea land. It is particularly well known for its programs in Law, the humanities and some scientific disciplines. Victoria University Of Wellington is named after Queen Victoria. The foundation stone of the historic Hunter Building was laid in 1904. The Wellington College of Education, established in 1880, merged with the University to become its revived Faculty of Education on 1 January 2005.