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Student life

Wellington life

Find out about the best student deals, free activities, and upcoming events, and join communities to make the most of your student life here in Wellington.
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Outside the lecture room

  • Two students holding a basketball

    Recreation and fitness

    A healthy body supports a healthy mind. The University Recreation Centre provides you with space and programmes to get active, make friends, and have fun.

  • 3 students sitting on a couch with connect 4, scrabble tiles and playing cards scattered on a coffee table

    Clubs

    Join a community of like-minded people, have fun, and enrich your campus experience. Clubs are a fantastic way to make friends and expand your horizons.

  • Two female and two male students are sitting or lying on the Hunter lawn at Kelburn campus on a sunny day. One student is on their laptop, another student is on their phone, and another student is reading a magazine.

    Student communities

    The University’s population includes people from a diverse range of communities. Find out more about the support networks available to you.

Kitea Impact Programme

Make a positive impact in your local and global communities—and gain new leadership skills and connections—by joining the Kitea Impact Programme.
Learn more about Kitea
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    Volunteer

    Give back to the University and wider Wellington community through volunteer work.

  • Woman is snorkeling under water with a wetsuit on and you can see sharks swimming around her.

    Global Exchange

    Wellington Global Exchange is a student exchange programme for current students, offering you an opportunity to broaden your horizons overseas as you study towards your degree.

Make your voice heard

  • Student representation

    Be the voice of your fellow students, representing them and their ideas with lecturers, faculties, and the University as a whole.

  • Student surveys

    As a student, your voice matters. Help shape policy, proposals, and plans that affect you during your time at the University.