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Current students

Find information and resources to support you throughout your studies.

Cyclone Gabrielle

Our thoughts are with all our students who have been affected by Cyclone Gabrielle and the recent flooding. If you're a returning student who needs assistance, contact your student success adviser (find their details in Pūaha). If you're a new student, email info@vuw.ac.nz or call 0800 04 04 04. Financial grants from the Hardship Fund are available for affected students—apply now.

It's not too late to re-enrol

If you're a returning student and continuing your current degree, you only need to select your courses to re-enrol. If you want to change your major, start a new degree, or get course planning advice, contact your Student Success Adviser through Pūaha.

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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.

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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.

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Find 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.

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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.

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Key dates

Find trimester start and end dates, course change and late withdrawal deadlines, and other key dates.
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Library

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

Student services and support

If you run into a problem, there's someone to help. Find out about the wide range of support available to Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington students.

Services and support
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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.
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Learning and teaching

We look forward to welcoming more students back on campus in Trimester 1 2023.
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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