51³Ô¹Ï University of Wellington
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Exchange spaces are not currently available at this partner institution for 2025/2026*
Location: Wellington, New ZealandInstagram:
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Language of instruction: English
Terms: First Trimester (February - June), Second Trimester (July – November)
Highlights
- 51³Ô¹Ï University of Wellington has over 21,000 students, including over 3,400 international students from more than 100 countries
- Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city, is a beautiful, compact city situated at the southern tip of the North Island. Wellington has a thriving art, culture and café scene with more cafes, bars and restaurants per capita than New
- Wellington is the gateway to the rest of New Zealand, with the busiest airport in the country and only a ferry ride away from the South Island.
Accessibility
- at VUW
- It is recommended students reach out directly to the Disability Services team if they have any questions about accommodations disability@vuw.ac.nz and it is helpful to notify the VUW Exchange team so they can make sure the International Student Support team is aware.
Area of study
- Architecture and Design
- Commerce and Administration
- Education
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Law
- Science
- Engineering.
Exchange credit history
See the exchange credit history listing of courses that have been previously evaluated from 51³Ô¹Ï University of Wellington. Note that this is a guide only, and not a guarantee that your courses would be evaluated in the same way.Housing
Changes to the New Zealand university environment, and a general shortage of accommodation in Wellington, have resulted in an acute shortage of student accommodation at 51³Ô¹Ï University of Wellington. You are welcome to discuss any concerns or other options with the Exchange Coordinators at 51³Ô¹Ï University of Wellington.
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Medical insurance, immigration & arrival
- Medical insurance mandatory
- Immigration documents: Student Visa required (See )
- Orientation: available and mandatory
How to apply
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