
New students
Welcome to Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington! We can help you get ready to study and start your life as a student.
Get startedSelect your courses for 2024
If you're continuing with the same degree and major, you only need to select your courses to complete your re-enrolment. If you're changing your programme of study—or have any questions about the impact of recent changes—contact your Student Success Adviser via the Pūaha portal.
Select your courses How to re-enrol

How to get help
Find out how to get help with your studies or admin tasks by email, phone, or in person through Tītoko, our Centre for Student Success.
Contact usStudent services and support
Find out about the wide range of support available to Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington students.
Services and support
Self-service tools in Pūaha
Pūaha is our new online portal for students. You can access personalised tools, including your timetable, grades, and student records.
Pūaha is also a place where you can find key information such as dates, events, and support services.
Find out moreFind course information in Nuku
Nuku is where you can can access course readings, videos and resources, and view and manage all your assignments and tests.
It's also an interactive portal where you can participate in online learning activities, and collaborate with other students in your class.
Find out more
New students
Welcome to Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington! We can help you get ready to study and start your life as a student.
Get started
Key dates
Find trimester start and end dates, course change and late withdrawal deadlines, and other key dates.

Library
Search for items, contact a subject librarian, or book a study room through the Library website.

Student life
University isn’t just essays and assessments. Extracurricular activities are a great way to boost your CV, broaden your mind, make new friends, and have fun.

Health, safety, and wellbeing
The University has resources to help keep you happy, healthy, and safe while you study—whether that's physical or mental health, or general wellbeing.

Pastoral Care Code
The Ministry of Education’s Pastoral Care Code sets out the standards of wellbeing and safety support that you can expect from us.

Learning and teaching
This year we're welcoming students back on campus with more in-person delivery, supported by our new learning platform Nuku.

Our national and global rankings
We are New Zealand’s top-ranked university for research intensity, and we consistently rank among the world’s best universities in the QS World Rankings.
Our rankings