Services introduction

This short video introduces some of our core services for students—learning and financial support, health and counselling, wellbeing, disability support, and recreation.

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A Future Student Adviser chats to a group of four prospective students around a table at a course planning event.

Explore support services

Discover the wide range of services and support—and useful tools—that are available to you as a student. We're here to help!

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Health, safety, and wellbeing

The University has services and resources to help keep you happy, healthy, and safe while you study—whether that's physical or mental health, or general wellbeing.

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A group of students studying together at a table.

Te Taiako—Student Learning

At Student Learning we are passionate about supporting you in your studies so that you have a positive learning experience while studying at the University.
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International student experience

Get help from our advisors on wellbeing, insurance, and visa support. We'll be there for you from orientation to graduation.
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Te Amaru—Disability Services

Disability Services is a leading provider of disability advice, expertise and support. We work in partnership with you to provide tailored advice and services.
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Rainbow students

We offer a range of services and resources for students who identify with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and sex characteristics.
Āwhina staff at Te Herenga Waka marae, Kelburn

Āwhina—Māori student support

Āwhina is the on-campus whānau for Māori students to work together to share knowledge, achieve academic success, and build strong communities and leaders.
Academic camp – a group of students outside in a joyful group.

Support for Pasifika students

The Pasifika Student Success team can help you navigate your transition into tertiary study, with study spaces, support staff and mentoring programmes.
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Refugee-background students

Find information, support, and advice tailored specifically to students with refugee backgrounds and learn about our student-led club.
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Support for students outside New Zealand

Students studying outside New Zealand have access to a wide range of support and services at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
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Support for postgraduate students

There are a number of services and resources offered to postgraduate students at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.