Victoria House, established in 1907 as Wellington 's first student hostel and New Zealand 's first hall for women university students, now operates as a mixed University Hall of Residence catering for approximately 180 students.

The Hall is operated by an Incorporated Society, Victoria House Society Inc. which is a non-profit organisation, serving the welfare of students.

Victoria House occupies a site at 282 The Terrace and is within five minutes walk of both the main University campus and the city. The Hall serves mainly first year students and offers full board. Residents come from many different ethnic and cultural backgrounds.