Get ready to study

Get ready at a glance

3–4 months before arrival

Pay your fees, apply for a visa, organise accommodation.

1–2 months before arrival

Choose your courses, get immunised, check your insurance.

1–2 weeks before arrival

Before you arrive

1. Pay your fees

Pay your fees early—and before you apply for your student visa.
2. Apply for a visa

Apply for a student visa at least 90 days before you travel to New Zealand.
3. Organise accommodation

Research your options and organise your accommodation early.

4. Choose your courses

Find out what courses are available for your degree or programme.
5. Get immunised

Get fully immunised against preventable illnesses before you travel.
6. Check your insurance

Understand what your automatic Studentsafe insurance policy covers.

7. Register for a buddy

Sign up for our International Buddy Programme to get a buddy to show you around.
8. Book arrival meeting service

Book our free arrival meeting service and we’ll pick you up when you arrive.
9. Prepare to travel

Prepare for your travel to New Zealand so you have a safe and relaxing trip.

When you arrive

Enrolling

You might enrol in your courses online before you arrive or at International Orientation once you are here. We’ll let you know when and how to enrol.

Find out about enrolling

International Orientation

You must attend International Orientation when you arrive. This is your introduction to life at the University and when you will complete your enrolment.

Come to Orientation

Get ready at a glance

3–4 months before arrival

1–2 months before arrival

1–2 weeks before arrival

Accept your Offer

Before you arrive

1. Pay your fees

2. Apply for a visa

3. Organise accommodation

4. Choose your courses

5. Get immunised

6. Check your insurance

7. Register for a buddy

8. Book arrival meeting service

9. Prepare to travel

When you arrive

Enrolling

International Orientation

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