Prepare at a glance
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3 months before start
Pay your fees, apply for a visa, organise accommodation -
1 month before start
Complete enrolment, check your health needs, review your insurance -
1–2 weeks before start
Register for a buddy, prepare for Orientation, prepare to study
Student visa
Apply for a student visa at least 90 days before you start your study, or if you have a visa for a different institution.
Navigating your offer of place
Find out what your next steps are after receiving an Offer of Place from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington as an international student.
Before you start studying
Accommodation
Finding a good place to live will help you have a great international study experience. Research your options and organise your accommodation early.
Be prepared
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Prepare to travel
Plan ahead for your travel and arrive well-prepared for your new life in Wellington, New Zealand.
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International orientation
You must attend International Orientation. This is your introduction to life at the University.
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Arrival meeting service
The International Student Experience team provides a free meeting service for all new international students.
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Living in Wellington
Welcome to your new life in Wellington. You’ll soon discover that Wellington is an easy place to live in and provides a great student lifestyle.
Duty of care
The Government’s Pastoral Care Code sets out the University’s role and
responsibilities in ensuring the wellbeing and safety of all our students.
This includes fostering learning environments that are safe and designed
to support positive learning experiences of diverse student groups.
Read more about the code and our obligations.