International opportunities for students

At Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, we have a range of exciting international opportunities available to our students.

These opportunities give you the chance to engage with global issues, enhance your academic experience, form new cross-cultural friendships, and increase your employability. Explore our different opportunities below or reach out to our friendly team for more information.

Contact us

For questions regarding Wellington Global Exchange and Prime Minister's Scholarships, email student-exchange@vuw.ac.nz.

For questions regarding the Wellington International Leadership Programme, email international-leadership@vuw.ac.nz.

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Double degrees with an overseas university

If you're studying either a Bachelor or Arts in International relations, or a Master of Computer Science, you could study a double degree across two universities.

LUISS, Italy

Students enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations have the opportunity to also receive a Bachelor of Arts in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics from Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali (LUISS), in Rome, Italy.

Email Manjeet Pardesi if you are interested in applying.

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ZHAW, Switzerland

Students enrolled in a Master of Computer Science have the opportunity to also receive a Master of Science in Engineering at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW).

Email Aaron Chen if you are interested in applying.


Connect with international students

Take advantage of the opportunity to meet international students and help them settle into life in Wellington.