International student support
Find out about staying safe, making insurance claims and where to go for help with your studies, or with adjusting to life in New Zealand.
Make international connections
Get involved—explore our leadership opportunities and help other international students settle in at Victoria University of Wellington and New Zealand.
If you’re an international student, International Student Experience is here to help. We aim to support you at Victoria University of Wellington from orientation and enrolment through to graduation.
International students outside New Zealand
Staff at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington are here to ensure you are well supported while studying overseas.
Health and wellbeing
A new life in a different culture can be the opportunity of a lifetime—but along with the excitement may come stress, loneliness or anxiety.
Summer support
Find out about support for international students over the summer, our summer photo competition, and what's on in Wellington.
Making an insurance claim
Make a claim on your Studentsafe Inbound University policy.
Safety and security
Wellington is a safe place to live, and Victoria University of Wellington has safe campuses—but you still need to take precautions.
Academic help and mentoring
Sign up for free courses to help you improve your study, public speaking or conversational English skills, or get support if you fall behind.
Pastoral Code for international students
We follow the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021.
Contact International Student Experience
International Student Experience staff are here to help with all current international students' needs.
Re-enrolling
There are different ways for returning international students to re-enrol—it depends on the type of study you’ve been doing, and what you’re enrolling for.
Renewing your visa
You need to make sure your visa is valid for the whole time you’re studying in New Zealand.
Renew or extend your insurance
If you’re studying in New Zealand for more than a year, you need to renew your Studentsafe–University cover. You can suspend or cancel it in some circumstances.
Post study work visa
International students who have graduated with a New Zealand qualification can apply for the post-study work visa.
Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships programme support
Learn about how to manage your scholarship well and the support available as well as what types of allowances and travel are funded by your scholarship.