Information for International and Migrant Students

This page contains useful information on resources available for International students and other newcomers. The aim of this page is to help students navigate undergraduate and postgraduate study in New Zealand.

Who to contact for advice

WHERE	WHO
Within the School	Petros Hadjicostas, Cotton 425, petros.hadjicostas@vuw.ac.nz
Victoria International	International Student Advisors Monday – Friday 10am and 4:30pm To avoid a wait, please email to arrange an appointment Email vi-support@vuw.ac.nz
	Student Visa Monday 2 – 4pm Tuesday – Thursday 10am – 12noon; 2 – 4pm Friday 10am – 12noon Email vi-studentvisa@vuw.ac.nz
	Insurance Monday and Thursday 2 – 4pm Wednesday 10am – 12noon Email vi-insurance@vuw.ac.nz

Programmes for International Students

The Student Learning Support Service in conjunction with Vic International run a series of workshops aimed at helping students understand the expectations of Victoria's teachers and ways to meet those expectations. You can attend as many of these programmes as you like and you can attend even if you are a New Zealand resident.

These programmes are listed here: Programmes for International Students.

Student Learning Support Services (SLSS)

The SLSS offer a number of workshops for undergraduate and postgraduate students. There are listed on their website at:

• Student Learning Support Service - what we offer

Student Communities at Victoria

• International Student Community
• VUW Students association