Learn about our support services

This short video introduces some of our core services for students—learning and financial support, health and counselling, wellbeing, disability support, and recreation.

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Student with short, blonde hair is holding with one hand and looking at dog and smiling, while the black dog stands in front of them looking up and away, and is wearing a red bandana that says 'Canine Friends' on it and a collar with an orange and blue sunset and palm trees.

Health and wellbeing

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

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Safety and security

You deserve to be safe and secure at all times, so that you can enjoy and thrive in your University life. We have advice and support for you if you have any concerns.

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A male and female students put items into their lockers
Two female and two male students are sitting or lying on the Hunter lawn at Kelburn campus on a sunny day. One student is on their laptop, another student is on their phone, and another student is reading a magazine.

Financial support

Explore financial resources and assistance available at the University—StudyLink advice, emergency funding, and useful advice to get on top of your finances.

Manage your money Meet the team
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Te Taiako—Student Learning

At Student Learning, we are passionate about supporting you in your studies so that you have a positive learning experience while studying at the University.
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International Student Experience

Get help from our advisers on wellbeing, insurance, and visa support. We'll be there for you from orientation to graduation.
A group of students, one using a wheelchair, sitting around a table talking.

Te Amaru—Disability Services

Disability Services is a leading provider of disability advice, expertise and support. We work in partnership with you to provide tailored advice and services.
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Rainbow students

We offer a range of services and resources for students who identify with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and sex characteristics.
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Āwhina—Māori student support

Āwhina is the on-campus whānau for Māori students to work together to share knowledge, achieve academic success, and build strong communities and leaders.
Two male and two female students sit on a couch in a Pasifika room. One student in the middle has a laptop on their lap. All the students are looking at the laptop screen and smiling and laughing. One student on the end of the couch is pointing at the screen in mid-laughter.

Support for Pasifika students

The Pasifika Student Success team can help you navigate your transition into tertiary study with study spaces, support staff, and mentoring programmes.
Two male and two female students are at a table studying. The female students are wearing hijabs. All students have pens in their hands and are focused on the paper they are writing on. Two students are sitting on the left side and the other two students are standing on the right side.

Refugee-background students

Find information, support, and advice tailored specifically to students with refugee backgrounds, and learn about our student-led club.
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Careers and Employment

Get connected with employers in the city, prepare for your future employment, and get job-ready using our advice and resources.
Postgraduate student smiling on Graduation day

Support for postgraduate students

There are a number of services and resources offered to postgraduate students at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.