Student life in Wellington

Extracurricular activities are a great way to boost your CV, broaden your mind, make new friends, and have fun. See some of the things you can do outside the lecture room.

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Kitea Impact Programme

Make a positive impact in your community and worldwide—and gain new leadership skills and connections—by joining the Kitea Impact Programme.

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Beaglehold courtyard at Kelburn campus on a sunny day, with groups of students sitting, chatting, eating lunch.

Our campuses

Find out about our campuses and facilities, including vehicle parking, public transport discounts, and how to get to and between our campuses.

Explore our campuses
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Volunteer

Give back to the University and wider Wellington community through volunteer work.

Find out how
Exchange student, Dayanitha Damodaran, watching the sunset atop Mars Hill in Athens, Greece.

Global Exchange

Wellington Global Exchange is a student exchange programme for current students, offering you an opportunity to broaden your horizons overseas as you study towards your degree.

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Make your voice heard

Student representation

Be the voice of your fellow students, representing them and their ideas with lecturers, faculties, and the University as a whole.

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Student surveys

As a student, your voice matters. Help shape policy, proposals, and plans that affect you during your time at the University.

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