Program Overview

International Study Options

Victoria University of Wellington offers a range of study options for international students, including:

• Undergraduate degrees
• Postgraduate programmes
  • Your postgraduate study options
• PhD
• Study Abroad and Exchange
• Foundation Studies
• Pathways
  • Northern Consortium UK
• English for Academic Purposes

Why Study in Wellington

Wellington is a great place to study, with:

• Graduate employability
• Opportunities to connect with Wellington
• A high quality of life, with:
  • Discover Wellington
  • Explore your campuses
  • Working in New Zealand
  • Money and banking
  • Healthcare
  • Bringing your family
• Support for international students, including:
  • Visa and insurance support
  • Arrival meeting service
  • International buddy programme
  • Health, safety, and wellbeing
  • Study support
  • Students under 18 years
• Information sessions
• International stories
• Opportunities to visit Wellington

Scholarships and Fees

The university offers a range of scholarships, including:

• International Scholarships
  • International Scholarships update
• Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships Programme
  • Your Scholarship experience
  • What the Scholarship covers
  • Apply for a Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship
  • Scholarship study options
  • Get ready for your Scholarship
    • Organise your travel
    • When you first arrive
  • Meet our Scholarships team
• Funding for international study, including:
  • US Federal Student Aid
    • Eligibility
    • Loan types
    • Application process
    • Cost of attendance
    • Satisfactory Academic Progress
    • Return of Title IV Funds
    • Manage and repay your loan
    • Student consumer information
    • Glossary
  • Sallie Mae private loans
  • Veterans Affairs Education Benefits
• Cost calculator
• Your fees and costs
• Paying your fees
  • How to pay your fees

Apply and Enrol

To apply and enrol, you will need to:

• Meet the entry requirements
  • English Language requirements
    • Standard undergraduate English requirements
    • Standard postgraduate English requirements
    • Programmes with higher English requirements
    • Programmes with external English requirements
• Check the dates and deadlines
• Apply online
  • Prepare your documents
  • Apply as a New Zealand secondary school student
  • Pahalog in or sign up
• Receive your offer
• Enrol for courses
  • Choosing your courses
• Apply for credit transfer and exemptions
• Find an agent
• Read and agree to the application and enrolment terms and conditions

Prepare to Study

Before you start your studies, you will need to:

• Accept your offer
• Enrol for courses
• Check the dates and deadlines
• Apply for a student visa
• Arrange accommodation
  • Accommodation for Scholarship students
• Organise insurance
  • Studentsafe University insurance
• Join the international buddy programme
• Check your health needs
• Plan your courses
• Prepare for travel
  • Arrival meeting service
• Attend international orientation
  • Orientation and start dates
  • Timetable

Current International Students

As a current international student, you can access:

• International orientation
• Studentsafe Inbound University insurance
• Visa support
• Study support
• Contact International Student Experience
• Health and safety
• Re-enrolling
• Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships programme support

International Buddy Programme

The International Buddy Programme pairs you with a current student who will:

• Get in touch with you by email
• Meet you at the University and show you around campus
• Share information about university life
• Catch up with you on digital platforms
• Host one-to-one online social hangouts

You will be part of a larger network of international and domestic students, and can connect at online and in-person events. Applications for the programme are open from 1 December 2025 to 7 February 2026.