Victoria University of Wellington
Foundation Studies Programme

The Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Studies Programme* is taught by UP International College New Zealand to prepare international students for entry into the Universities undergraduate courses.

*Registered as UP International College Studies Programme with NZQA and approved by Universities N.Z

The programme ensures you not only meet Victoria University of Wellington undergraduate course entry requirements but that you are fully prepared for the challenges of degree-level study. Classes are delivered by caring, highly-qualified teachers in a supportive and personalised learning environment.

Victoria University of Wellington is New Zealand’s top-ranked university for research quality* and has eight teaching faculties.

* 2019 Performance-based Research Fund

01.

University Pathways

Students who successfully complete a Foundation Studies programme are guaranteed entry to an appropriate Victoria University of Wellington undergraduate degree.

The top student each term completing Foundation Studies receives a NZ$5,000 scholarship towards tuition fees in the first year of their undergraduate degree at Victoria University of Wellington.

Flexibility

Students who successfully complete a Foundation Studies programme are guaranteed entry to an appropriate Victoria University of Wellington undergraduate degree.

University pathway

Students who successfully complete a Foundation Studies programme are guaranteed entry to an appropriate Victoria University of Wellington undergraduate degree.

Two offers of place from the start

Students who apply for the Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Studies Programme receive two offers of place: a letter of offer for Foundation Studies, and a conditional letter of offer for an undergraduate degree at the University. An unconditional offer of place is issued once you complete the programme and meet admission requirements.

02.

Intakes and Fees

Select a programme that matches your academic level and English language ability. If you don’t meet the English language requirements of your Foundation Studies programme, enrol first in a Campbell Institute General English course at the same campus (courses start each week, all year).

Course	Duration	English Level	Start Dates (2021)	Tuition Fee (NZD)	Resources Fee* (NZD)
Fast Track	6 months (2 terms)	IELTS 6.0 (a minimum of 5.0 in all bands) or agreed equivalent	22 January, 16 April, 9 July, 1 October	18,000	800
Standard	8/9 months (3terms)	IELTS 5.5 (a minimum of 5.0 in all bands) or agreed equivalent	22 January, 16 April, 9 July, 1 October	21,000	800
Standard Plus	12 months (4 terms)	IELTS 5.0 (a minimum of 4.5 in all bands) or agreed equivalent	22 January, 16 April, 9 July, 1 October	28,000	800
Extended	18 months (6 terms)	IELTS 4.5 (a minimum of 4.0 in all bands) or agreed equivalent	22 January, 9 July	42,750	1,200

Fast Track

Duration

6 months (2 terms)

English Level

IELTS 6.0 (a minimum of 5.0 in all bands) or agreed equivalent

Start Dates

22 January, 16 April, 9 July, 1 October

Tuition Fee (NZD)

18,000

Resources Fee*(NZD)

800

Standard
Duration	8/9 months (3terms)
English Level	IELTS 5.5 (a minimum of 5.0 in all bands) or agreed equivalent
Start Dates	22 January, 16 April, 9 July, 1 October
Tuition Fee (NZD)	21,000
Resources Fee*(NZD)	800

Standard Plus
Duration	12 months (4 terms)
English Level	IELTS 5.0 (a minimum of 4.5 in all bands) or agreed equivalent
Start Dates	22 January, 16 April, 9 July, 1 October
Tuition Fee (NZD)	28,000
Resources Fee*(NZD)	800

Extended
Duration	18 months (6 terms)
English Level	IELTS 4.5 (a minimum of 4.0 in all bands) or agreed equivalent
Start Dates	22 January, 9 July
Tuition Fee (NZD)	42,750
Resources Fee*(NZD)	1200

*Covers all standard learning resources, including textbooks (paper-based and online), exercise books and access to Blackboard Learning Management System learning resources (past exams and assessments).

Additional Fees(NZD)

Registration fee	400
Medical and travel insurance*(12 months)	633
Foundation Studies examination fee	350
IELTS examination fee (for degrees requiring IELTS)	385
Examination resit fee	50

*International students must have comprehensive medical and travel insurance while in New Zealand. The UP International College Southern Cross Healthcare policy covers students for the duration of the sutdent visa.

03.

Subjects

Subjects for standard full year foundation studies programmes

Core

English for Tertiary Study (I and II, 40 credits)
Introductory Mathematics (10 credits)
New Zealand Culture and Society (10 credits)

Optional (10 credits each)

(Not all subjects offered each term)

04.

Location & Facilities

UP International College campus is conveniently located in central Wellington, a short walk from Victoria University of Wellington, and close to public transport, accommodation, shops, cafes and restaurants.

Victoria foundation students have the same rights and privileges as other Victoria University of Wellington students*. Support services include student learning support, health service, counselling, financial advice and disabilities service. University facilities include a recreation centre, extensive libraries, cafes, bookshops and banking facilities, prayer rooms, student associations and more.

* A University Student Service Levy is required for access to these services click here to find out more

Victoria University of Wellington
Foundation Studies Programme

University Pathways

Flexibility

University pathway

Two offers of place from the start

Intakes and Fees

Additional Fees(NZD)

Subjects

Location & Facilities

For Further Information

New Zealand

Australia

University of Tasmania

Charles Darwin University

Student Life

UP

Contact us

Location

AUCKLAND

WELLINGTON

Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Studies Programme

University Pathways

Flexibility

University pathway

Two offers of place from the start

Intakes and Fees

Additional Fees(NZD)​

Subjects

Location & Facilities

For Further Information

New Zealand

Australia

University of Tasmania

Charles Darwin University

Student Life

UP

Contact us

Location

AUCKLAND

WELLINGTON

Victoria University of Wellington
Foundation Studies Programme

Additional Fees(NZD)