Tālofa lava, Kia orana, Mālō e lelei, Ni sa bula vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō Ni, Fakatalofa atu, Kam na mauri, Gude tru, Kaselehlie, Halo olgeta, Ia orana, Aloha mai e, Noa'ia, Talofa, Kia ora, Warm Pacific Greetings and Welcome.
We’re committed to Pasifika student achievement through excellent quality, relevant teaching and learning experiences. We help you navigate the crossing into tertiary study and look forward to welcoming you on board.
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Meet the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Pasifika)
The Hon Luamanuvao Dame Winnie Laban, DNZM, welcomes you into the Pasifika community at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
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Study with us
Learn about the options for studying at Victoria University of Wellington, Pasifika courses and our Pasifika community.
New students
Find out about support for new and current students at Victoria University of Wellington—community groups, support staff and how you can become involved.
See what scholarships are available
There are a wide range of scholarships available to Pasifika students that can assist with study and living costs.
Our Pasifika staff are available to help you
Pasifika staff are continuing to engage with Pasifika students in person and online through various online platforms such as Zoom, email and phone.
Meet key Pasifika staffStories from our students
Rugby and achieving academic excellence
Arden brings his own education experience into his understanding of studying education and arts.
Talei Peckham shares her journey
Talei was born in Auckland, spent her childhood in Fiji then moved back to New Zealand when she was 10 years old. Read more about her time at the University.
Encouraging postgraduate study
For Zefi from the Solomon Islands, the challenge of postgraduate study has been a welcome one, helped along with the support of her friends and colleagues.
Student experiences
Watch Petone's story. Studying Design at Victoria University of Wellington allowed him to foster new perspectives and ways of thinking.
Watch our student stories