Student support

View the wide range of support services available to students at Victoria University of Wellington.

Victoria University of Wellington offers a wide range of student services and support for students, so if you ever run into a problem, there'll be someone who can help.

The Wellington Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences website includes a list of resources and links specifically relevant to postgraduate students.

Support for Māori and Pasifika students

The School of English, Film, Theatre, Media and Communication, and Art History is committed to fulfilling our obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi. There is a range of services in place to support Māori and Pasifika students.

Support for students with disabilities

Our School is committed to ensuring all students have equal opportunities to resources and a successful academic journey while studying with us. A range of support services is available to students with disabilities.

Disability liaison staff

The Disability Liaison Advocate is a member of staff who creates and supports an inclusive environment for students with impairments by providing a link between course coordinators, students, and student support services to ensure appropriate support and advice for students.

Disability support services

Te Amaru—Disability Services provide excellent support and advice for students with impairments. They are committed to leading Victoria University of Wellington to being an inclusive education provider and eliminating barriers for people with disabilities wherever they exist.

Support for international students

A variety of student support services is specifically targeted at ensuring the success and wellbeing of international students.

International Students liaison staff are representatives from English, Film, Theatre, Media and Communication, and Art History who can assist international students. They liaise between course coordinators, students, and student support services.