School holiday visits

Come on campus during the school holidays and see what we have to offer—take a campus tour and meet our student ambassadors or talk to one of our advisers.

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April school holiday experience days

Engage, experience, explore

Not sure what to study after high school? Trust us, you’re not alone. We are inviting high school students (years 11-13) to engage, experience and explore what Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington has to offer.

During these half-day events, students will have the opportunity to explore new areas of interest, enrich creativity and knowledge by hearing from current students, participate in hands-on activities and explore our state-of-the-art facilities.

These programmes are targeted towards students exploring the University. We are hosting a July school holiday programme that is more subject and degree focused.

Our Future Leaders

Friday 14 April, 9 am–12 pm
Pipitea Campus

Hear from our leaderful students, get degree inspiration, and learn how leaders can influence powerful change. This session includes:

  • Subject taster talk
  • Q&A with a panel of current students
  • A chance to hear one of our alumni share their study journey and career advice
  • Pipitea Campus tour

Register to attend

Innovation and Discovery

Friday 14 April, 1.30–4.30 pm
Te Aro Campus

Join us to learn how the University inspires students to be innovative and disrupt the status quo. This session is focused on Design and Architecture, and includes:

  • Subject taster talk
  • Q&A with a panel of current students
  • Engaging, hands-on group activity
  • Te Aro Campus tour

Register to attend

Creative Minds

Monday 17 April, 9 am–12 pm
Kelburn Campus

In this session we will cover all aspects of creative exploration the Unveristy has to offer. Unleash your imagination with a hands-on activity with the next generation of creative leaders—you! This session includes:

  • A chance to hear one of our alumni share their study journey and career advice
  • Q&A with a panel of current students
  • Engaging, hands-on group activity
  • Kelburn Campus tour

Register to attend

Sustainable and Healthy Futures

Monday 17 April, 1.30–4.30 pm
Kelburn Campus

We will explore sustainability, climate change and wellbeing, and hear from alumni and staff who are contributing to a sustainable and healthy future. This session includes:

  • Subject taster talk
  • Q&A with a panel of current students
  • A chance to hear one of our alumni share their study journey
  • Engaging, hands-on group activity
  • Kelburn Campus tour

Register to attend

Campus tours

See first-hand why we all love it here. Our campus tours allow you to see our facilities and meet people doing what they do best. It's your chance to check out Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington and ask as many questions as you like.

Kelburn campus is the central hub of the University. It is home to range of student services, the Central Library, and the Wellington Faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences, Science, Engineering, Education, and Health.

Te Aro campus, in the lively Cuba Street district, is home to the University’s Wellington Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation.

Pipitea campus is located in the heart of Wellington’s legal, government, and business district and is home to the Wellington School of Business and Government and Law Faculty.

When you register for a school holiday experience session, a campus tour will be automatically included. No additional tour booking is required for that particular campus.

Talk to us

Our student advisers are available to discuss your study plans. We can help you understand your options, and answer questions you have about programmes, courses, admission, and enrolment.

You can get in touch with your quick questions or book a course planning appointment.

Experience Wellington

Part of being a student at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is getting to experience our capital city. Discover why Wellington is ideal for student life.