Victoria University Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington offers an enriching exchange program for incoming students from partner universities worldwide. Participants can study for a trimester or a full academic year, earning credits towards their home degree. The university provides a supportive environment with orientation sessions, social events, and the International Buddy program to help students integrate into the local culture.

Exchange students can choose from a wide range of geoscience courses and enjoy the vibrant, compact city of Wellington, known for its arts, culture, and natural beauty. Accommodation is guaranteed for international students who apply by the deadline, ensuring a comfortable stay. This program aims to broaden students’ academic and cultural horizons while fostering global connections.


Available exchanges

Victoria University Wellington hosts the University-wide exchange and Subject-specific geoscience exchange.

Restricted Courses

Some courses are restricted and will not be available to exchange students. 


Victoria University of Wellington has provided the following documents for exchange students. 



To search for courses, and for information on how to understand course codes and titles at Victoria University of Wellington, see the .

Detailed course outlines are not released for the current trimester until classes begin, however, students are encouraged to refer to previous course outlines available from some Faculty websites.


Guaranteed accommodation: 

Yes

University accommodation: 

University accommodation is guaranteed for all Exchange students who apply by the 1st May accommodation deadline. Student Accommodation at Victoria University of Wellington is very competitive. This means that students may not be placed in one of their initial choices for accommodation.


How much it will cost to go on exchange to VUW?

Approximate cost of living per month in New Zealand is $1666NZD. 

Health insurance

All international students are automatically signed up to the Studentsafe Inbound University insurance and pay for this uponenrolment at Victoria University of Wellington. This policy provides comprehensive cover throughout the course of study, and also covers the insured student’s travel to New Zealand and time spent in New Zealand up to 31 days before the start of their courses.

Refer to the Studentsafe Inbound University policy and Insurance for more information.


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