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.
Before you start studying
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Accept your offer
Congratulations on your Offer of Place to study. Now you can accept your offer—and meet any conditions before you apply for your visa.
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Enrol
You need to enrol in your courses online before your programme starts.
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Pay your fees
Pay your fees early—and before you apply for your student visa.
Enrol
You need to enrol in your courses online before your programme starts.
Find out about enrollingAccommodation
Finding a good place to live will help you have a great international study experience. Research your options and organise your accommodation early.
Find out more
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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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Arrange to be met
The International Student Support team provides a free meeting service for all new international students.
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Register for a buddy
Sign up for our International Buddy Programme.
International Orientation
You must attend International Orientation. This is your introduction to life at the University.
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.
Living in WellingtonDuty of care
You can rely on us to provide outstanding support. We follow the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021, which ensures our international students are well-informed, safe, and looked after.