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Student communities

Our community is made up of people from a diverse range of backgrounds. Explore support networks available to you and discover ways to connect with peers.

Meeting talented people from all over the world is one of the most exciting parts of student life. Whether you’re looking to connect with your culture on campus, find support from your peers, or simply make friends—there are year-round opportunities to get involved.


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New students

All you need to know if you are new to Victoria University of Wellington.

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Māori at Victoria

The Māori community at the University supports all its students to achieve success. Find out about your whānau on campus and how they can help you.

 Three male Pasifika students sit on the benches in the Rec Centre, supporting a game.

Pasifika hub

Let's paddle our vaka together towards the goal of achieving Pasifika academic success at the University.

International students

Get support throughout your studies from the International Student Experience team.

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Refugee-background students

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington recognises that the needs of refugee-background students are unique, and the challenges they face are complex.

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Rainbow hub

Explore our rainbow community and find out about support available to rainbow students at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.

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Students with children

Find out about our spaces and services available for parents and children to support you and your family while you study.

 A group of students who identify as being part of the disability community.

Students with disabilities

We work in partnership with staff, students and the disability community to strengthen Victoria University of Wellington’s culture of inclusion.

 A female Pasifika student with an ornate tattoo on her upper-back is spiking a ball in a volleyball game at the Rec Centre.

Clubs and societies

With over 100 affiliated clubs and societies, the University's clubs network has something to offer everyone.

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Postgraduate students

Connect with fellow students and find out about the support, spaces, and services available to the postgraduate community at the University.

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Spiritual care and communities

Find out about our chaplaincies and how you can get involved with spiritual communities as a student or staff member.