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a study experience that will stay with you for life

At the other end of the world, you’ll find a country that promises to make you feel right at home. New Zealand has it all – breathtaking natural beauty, a vibrant and exciting culture, some of the friendliest people anywhere – packed into an area about the size of the UK or Japan.

And you can be here in about a day.

If you’re looking for a real study alternative – a place that’s safe, charming, surprising, with a big heart – pack up and head south. Join us in the capital city of New Zealand, Wellington, at the southern tip of the North Island for learning that you can truly take with you anywhere, and a study experience that will stay with you for life.

The Hunter Building, Kelburn campus

2 Welcome to New Zealand4 Welcome to Wellington6 Welcome to Victoria

University of Wellington8 Study Abroad +

Exchange at Victoria9 Exchange Partner

Institutions10 Leadership +

Buddy Programmes

Study OptiOnS

12 Architecture + Design 13 Commerce +

Administration14 Education 15 Engineering16 Humanities +

Social Sciences 17 Law18 Science

19 Accommodation + cost of living

20 Victoria International21 Other Student Support 22 Study Abroad + Exchange

Entry Requirements23 The Application Process24 Policies to protect you25 Application Form27 Course Selection Form Co

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our unique geographyNew Zealand’s landscape contains an unrivalled variety of landforms. In parts of New Zealand, in a single day’s drive you can see mountain ranges, isolated beaches, native forest, glacial lakes, fiords and volcanoes. A strong tourism industry makes travelling easy.

Around one-third of the total land area is protected conservation land, including 13 national parks, three maritime parks, two world heritage areas, hundreds of nature reserves and ecological areas and a network of marine reserves and wetlands.

New Zealand is relatively free of pollution, unlike many developed Western countries, and is nuclear-free.

New Zealand’s temperature range is without extremes of hot and cold. Weather can change unexpectedly however, adding to the dynamics of each season. New Zealand’s high rainfall is evenly spaced throughout the year, producing vibrant areas of farmland and forest. Levels of humidity are very low and there are many hours of sunshine.

new Zealand is a country of extraordinary natural beauty.

new Zealanders value diversity of thinking, enterprise

and quality of life, and are known around the world for

their friendliness.

NewZealandisnuclear-freeandis

rankedastheworld’smostpeaceful

countrybytheGlobalPeaceIndex.

NewZealandisregularlynamedthe

world’stoptouristdestination.

NewZealandhasahighquality

educationsystem,wellplacedin

worlduniversityrankingsystems.

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UKorJapan,NewZealandhasa

populationofjustoverfourmillion.

NewZealand’srichartsand

culturalenvironmentincludesan

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filmindustrywithblockbusterssuch

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and‘Avatar’,andtheupcoming

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our people, heritage and lifestyleWith a population of just four million, compared to some 128 million in Japan and 60 million in the UK, both roughly the same landmass, New Zealand provides plenty of room to breathe. Its society is based on a commitment to freedom of speech and human rights. Students who come to New Zealand feel a strong sense of freedom – to speak, travel, study and interact.

New Zealand is a member of the British Commonwealth, with English as an official language, yet it is home to many different

cultures. It has long been a sovereign nation in its own right. The vibrant mixture of indigenous Māori, European, Pacific and Asian influences makes for a diversified and compelling culture that combines a love of the arts with an identity deeply rooted in the outdoors.

Take a quick look at what this country has accomplished, and you start to get a sense of what New Zealanders are like. A New Zealander was the first to split the atom. It took a New Zealander to conquer Mount Everest. This was even the first country in the world to give women the vote.

New Zealand’s education system is modelled on the highly successful British framework and adapted to a unique approach toward learning – one which emphasises creative thought and heightened world knowledge.

You’ll be studying in a country where new and independent thought is encouraged and where creativity thrives. As a result, New Zealand degrees are recognised by employers and universities all over the world as practical, modern qualifications of high international standing.

Whatever you choose to do, wherever you choose to do it, you’ll find yourself in the company of a people famous for their hospitality and tolerance, and proud of their healthy, relaxed lifestyle.

new Zealand – a land of drama, wonders and jaw-dropping beauty.

Wellington

NORTH ISLAND

SOUTH ISLAND

Auckland

Christchurch

Walking at Abel Tasman National Park, a short trip from Wellington across to the South Island

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A beautiful cityWellington is one of the most beautiful cities in New Zealand. The inner city, central suburbs and harbour are encircled by the Town Belt, a 4,250-hectare natural reserve on the first line of hills, incorporating many parks and walkways. This dark-green sweep is a vital part of Wellington’s identity.

Wellington’s distinctive architecture creates a feeling of accommodation and sanctuary. A small number of factories also means that Wellington is environmentally friendly. Wellington’s air is pure and its water is clean.

the ‘Coolest Little Capital’As the centre of government, Wellington has a network of important national institutions, including ministries, courts, libraries, archives and museums. Its business and governmental district sets Wellington at the heart of national and international affairs. As the nation’s capital, it is the chosen venue for many international conferences, sporting events and concerts.

For study, research and life experience, the city is a live-wire of information, with a strong awareness of its history and a keen dialogue with current events. Over 55% of Wellington’s working population has a tertiary qualification – the city is motivated and energised by the intelligent vision of its people.

As capital city, Wellington is home to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and the Royal New Zealand Ballet and the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, New Zealand’s bold and innovative national museum, which curates the nation’s extensive historic national art collection. Numerous art galleries throughout the city also exhibit contemporary international and New Zealand works.

As new Zealand’s capital city, Wellington is multicultural

and full of bright, open-minded people – it’s ideal for

international students who wish to study in a lively and

supportive environment.

WellingtonisNewZealand’spolitical,

culturalandcreativecapital.

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Wellington – the political and cultural heartbeat of new Zealand.

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An easy, safe place to liveWellington’s urban design favours people and community over cars and traffic. Civic Square, Cuba Street Mall and Queen’s Wharf are popular centres, where people can walk, rest or gather for events in a traffic-free, colourful space. Services are in place to help people get around as safely as possible, such as Walkwise or City Information, who can help if you need directions.

Wellington’s hilly geography focuses its main amenities and activities on the compact city centre – most international students living in University accommodation or close to campus simply walk to anywhere they need to be.

Wellington also enjoys excellent public transport. Victoria’s campuses are connected by a large, dependable network of buses that enables you to travel around the city and to wider suburbs; and taxi services run at all hours. Kelburn Campus is linked to Lambton Quay, the business and shopping centre of Wellington, by an historic cable car – a charming, reliable way to arrive at lectures on time from the city.

Healthy lifestyleSurrounded by sea, hills and forest, Wellington offers great opportunities for outdoor recreation and sport. Victoria University Students’ Association organises many clubs which are free, or reasonably priced, to join. Popular choices include kayaking, hiking and mountain biking.

Some clubs arrange trips to other regions of New Zealand, such as the hiking tracks of Mt Tongariro or the ski fields of Mt Ruapehu.

Victoria’s Recreation Centre organises plenty of popular team sports, including soccer, basketball and rugby. Play to win, or just have fun – either way, you will meet friends and enrich your experience at Victoria.

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Pipitea Campus

Located in Wellington, the geographic, political and

cultural centre of new Zealand, Victoria is at the heart of

an outstanding academic and political community that

shares a global perspective.Victoria is based in the heart of New Zealand’s capital city. The University offers great opportunities for students to collaborate with, and learn from, partners in Government, the public sector, science and technology organisations. It is also closely connected to the local business community, with its strengths in information technology and the creative industries.

Victoria has over 40 research institutes and centres on campus as well as many partnerships and links within Wellington, New Zealand and internationally. Much of our research is in response to current issues, such as climate change and emerging technologies.

Wellington’s strengths lie in the intersection of the public sector – government ministries and departments, national research institutions and national collections – and the private sector, with its focus on finance, IT, legal and business institutions.

Many of Victoria’s leading academics are involved in research projects in response to the needs of these institutions and are regularly consulted in areas significant to the country’s economic, social, political, and international welfare.

Victoria offers an outstanding academic, social and cultural experience. With a teaching focus on leadership, communication skills, and creative and critical thinking, our graduates are equipped to make a significant contribution to local, national and international communities.

In 2010, Victoria’s accounting and business degree programmes were AASCB-accredited, placing the University’s Faculty of Commerce and Administration in the top 5% of business schools worldwide.

Victoria continues to excel in research, contributing knowledge and expertise to the issues and development of New Zealand’s society and the world.

In 2009 the University opened the $5 million Coastal Ecology Laboratory as the flagship of our marine biology and ecology research programme, one of the biggest in New Zealand.

In 2010, the state-of-the-art Alan MacDiarmid Building in Kelburn campus was opened to provide additional teaching space, research laboratories and postgraduate study areas for a range of science disciplines.

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studentsfrommorethan100

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varietyofcoursesofferedacross

sevenfaculties.

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institutesandcentresoncampus,

aswellasmanyteachingand

researchpartnershipsandlinks

withinWellington,NewZealandand

internationally.

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serviceshelpinternationalstudents

settleandadjusttotheirnewliving

andlearningenvironment.

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Orientation, Kelburn Campus

Victoria – where original thought and exceptional scholarship connect.

our campusesThe University operates from several sites in Wellington city.

Kelburn Campus is the home of schools with interests in science, engineering, and humanities and social sciences, and of the University’s administration.

te Aro Campus, on the southern fringe of the central business district, is the home of the Schools of Architecture and Design.

Pipitea Campus, close to New Zealand’s Parliament and the courts, consists of the Government Buildings Historic Reserve, neighbouring Rutherford House and the Wellington Railway Station West Wing. This campus is home to the University’s schools specialising in the study of law, government, commerce and administration, and professional development.

Karori Campus is the home of the schools specialising in teacher education and education studies.

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Academic yearVictoria University has two intakes a year for Study Abroad and Exchange students:

+ trimester 1: late February-early July

+ trimester 2: early July-mid November

The academic year begins late February and ends November. It is possible to commence study at Victoria in February or July. Although these dates differ from the northern hemisphere, it is possible to start in either Trimester 1 or 2 and not have any overlap with your home university semesters or quarters.

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What is study Abroad?Study Abroad in New Zealand is an opportunity to have a life-changing experience in one of the most beautiful and diverse countries in the world.

With programmes and study packages focusing on New Zealand and its environment, Victoria seeks to offer a total experience for the visiting student.

A full listing of Victoria University’s Study Abroad representatives in your home country can be found at www.studyabroadnz.com.

What is exchange?Victoria University of Wellington has formal Student Exchange agreements with more than 100 universities in 30 countries around the world – these are listed on the opposite page.

These partnerships enable students from an exchange partner university to study at Victoria for one or two trimesters while gaining credit towards their home degree. Exchange agreements are reciprocal – Victoria University sends students to partner universities abroad and also receives them.

Students are chosen by their home university and nominated to the exchange partner for final acceptance. Each exchange partner waives tuition fees for its visiting students and students pay tuition fees to their home university before departing on an exchange programme.

You must first be selected by your university and nominated for the exchange before you can apply to Victoria University of Wellington. Please refer to the list of exchange partners on page 9 to see if your university is listed.

through study Abroad and exchange, you have the

opportunity to study for one or two trimesters at Victoria

university and receive credit towards your home degree.

study AbRoAd pRogRAMMe CoststuItIon Fees (peR tRIMesteR) nZ$ 10,250

student LeVIes (one tRIMesteR) nZ$ 429these fees and levies are subject to change for 2012 – for the latest information, see www.victoria.ac.nz/international/planning/costs.aspx

exCHAnge students enrolling at Victoria through a reciprocal student exchange agreement pay their tuition fees to their home university.

study optionsAll Faculties offer a wide range of courses ideal for Study Abroad and Exchange students, some examples of which are listed on pages 12-18. The courses listed are a representative sample of those that may be of specific interest to Study Abroad and Exchange students – many more courses are offered, see www.victoria.ac.nz/home/study/subjects/coursecatalogue.aspx

Note that not all courses are offered in each trimester and that some courses will require prerequisites as a condition of entry. Most 200- and 300-level courses require previous study in the same or related area.

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ARgentInAPontificia Universidad Católica de Argentina

AustRALIAThe Australian National UniversityMacquarie University

bRAZILUniversity of Brasilia

CAnAdADalhousie University McMaster UniversityQueen’s University University of VictoriaUniversity of Western OntarioWindsor University

CHILePontificia Universidad Católica de ChileUniversidad de ChileUniversidad de Valparaiso

CHInAChina University of Political Science and LawPeking UniversityRenmin UniversityWuhan University

CoLoMbIAEAFIT University

denMARKCopenhagen University Copenhagen Business SchoolRoyal Danish Academy of Fine Arts

FIjIUniversity of the South Pacific

FInLAndAalto University

FRAnCeENS Lyon – Ecole Normale Supérieure:

Lettres et Sciences HumainesENSNP – L’Ecole Nationale Supérieure de la

Nature et du PaysageEcole Spéciale d’ArchitectureEcole Supérieure du Commerce Extérieur ESDES School of ManagementUniversité de SavoieUniversité de la Rochelle Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 L’Ecole de Design Nantes AtlantiqueUniversité Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne

geRMAnyBucerius Law SchoolEuropean Business SchoolFH MainzKonstanz UniversityLeipzig Graduate School of ManagementPforzheim University of Applied SciencesTechnical University of MunichTübingen UniversityUniversity of Applied Sciences

Schwaebisch-GmuendUniversität RostockWHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management

Hong KongCity University of Hong Kong

IndIAIndian Institute of Management Kozhikode

IReLAnd University of Limerick

ItALy LUISS Guido Carli University of BocconiUniversity of Ferrara

jApAnAkita International UniversityDoshisha UniversityGakushuin UniversityMeiji Gakuin UniversityOsaka UniversityRitsumeikan UniversityRikkyo UniversityWaseda University Kansai UniversityUniversity of the Ryukyus

KoReAChosun UniversityEwha UniversityKorea UniversitySeoul National University Hallym University

MexICoInstituto Technológico Autónomo de México

(ITAM)Universidad de Monterrey

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Technical University of EindhovenTilburg UniversityUniversity of Groningen

poLAndWarsaw School of Economics

poRtugALSchool of Economics and Management,

Universidade Nova de Lisboa

sAMoA National University of Samoa

sIngApoReNanyang Technological UniversityNational University of SingaporeSingapore Management University

spAInUniversidad del País VascoUniversidad de Oviedo University of JaénUniversidad Carlos III de Madrid

sWedenJönköping International Business SchoolStockholm University, School of BusinessUppsala University

tAHItIUniversity of French Polynesia

tHAILAndChulalongkorn University

uKCity University of LondonLancaster UniversityThe University of LeedsUniversity of East AngliaUniversity of London, Royal Holloway

usAAmerican UniversityCalifornia Western School of LawCarnegie Mellon UniversityGeorgia Institute of TechnologyPennsylvania State UniversityPurdue UniversityRhode Island School of DesignState University of New York at New PaltzTexas A&MUniversity of CaliforniaUniversity of Hawaii (Hilo & Mānoa campuses)University of MontanaUniversity of OklahomaUniversity of Texas at AustinVirginia Institute of Technology

Victoria’s exchange partner institutionsVictoria has exchange agreements with universities worldwide. If your university is listed below, contact your International Office at your home university for information about application and selection requirements.

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Buddies have the opportunity to ‘meet’ via email prior to the start of the Trimester. Victoria International hosts a welcome event and a variety of other events for all buddies throughout the Trimester. All local buddies receive support training to assist in their role, and on-going support is provided for all students through Victoria International and the Buddy Programme Coordinator.

Find out more at www.victoria.ac.nz/international/current-students/buddy.aspx

Victoria International Leadership programmeThe award-winning Victoria International Leadership Programme (VILP) is a self-paced extra-curricular programme aimed at enhancing academic study and employability.

The VILP is designed to develop leadership potential, expand international knowledge and intercultural awareness. The Programme is academically oriented around seminars, speaker events and experiential activities, to inspire students to think creatively about how to address global leadership challenges.

The Victoria International Leadership Programme is open to all Victoria students and encourages interaction between students, international and domestic, across all University faculties and levels. It also creates opportunities for connection with organisations and networks that enhance community awareness, global citizenship and understanding of civic engagement.

Study Abroad and Exchange students participate in a tailored version of the VILP and receive a Certificate of Participation upon completion of three components:

+ Attend and submit written reflections for two VILP seminars

+ Attend and submit written reflections for two VILP speaker events

+ Participate in an activity to gain 20 experiential points while in New Zealand.

You can find out more and register online for VILP at www.victoria.ac.nz/home/vilp/tailoredVilP.aspx

Victoria International buddy programmeSigning up for a Victoria International Buddy is a great way to settle into life in Wellington, meet new people and find your way around. Your buddy will welcome you to campus, help you with information about university and local customs and advice about flatting and living in Wellington. Most of all, your buddy will be a friendly face who is keen to learn about you.

Students are paired up with current students and local Victoria alumni based on a few common interests in order to extend friendship and peer support on a volunteer basis.

InteRnAtIonAL LeAdeRsHIp + buddy pRogRAMMes

“being a part of VILp is something I will be proud of my whole life” –AnudeepPendem(picturedabove)

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sam MessingBOSTON,MASSAchUSeTTS,USAStudyingcognitiveScienceandPhilosophyI chose to study in new Zealand because I wanted to live and study in a new country and immerse myself in a new culture. I chose Victoria because of its location and course selection. Victoria had exactly what I was looking for with a good mix of courses that would fit my needs. not only that, it was in Wellington, a city that had been recommended to me by many different people.

so far what I enjoy most about living and studying in new Zealand is learning about all of the subtle cultural differences between Kiwis and Americans, which give momentary insights into the different ways cultures can approach the same situation. It’s these kinds of lessons that I couldn’t learn from a book, or a Wikipedia article, it’s the information that’s only transmitted through tactile feedback.

“What I enjoy most about living and studying in New Zealand is learning about all of the subtle cultural differences.”

julia LamskemperLINdLAR,GeRMANyGolfStudyAbroad,studyingInternationalBusinessandManagementI chose Victoria because of the unique golf study Abroad programme that they offer. I saw the great possibility to combine my studies with my hobby, gaining professional experience at the excellent Victoria Management school while also improving my backswing and handicap at two of the finest golf clubs in the region.

At Victoria, there are so many great courses on offer with engaged and

motivated lecturers. Also, Wellington is a great place to be with lots of midweek and weekend entertainment.

Coming to new Zealand was the best decision I ever made. being away from home makes you see the world with different eyes and broadens your horizons. you learn so much from Kiwis and people from other countries. everyone takes care of you. It really is a great experience!

“Being away from your home country makes you see the world with different eyes and broadens your horizons.”

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Victoria University’s Faculty of Architecture and Design is a unique and leading centre of design, architecture, landscape architecture, interior architecture and building science, and offers a dynamic mix of courses.

Numerous design projects are undertaken in conjunction with leading world companies and many students have won international recognition in competitions.

The Faculty is located in one of Wellington’s landmark buildings – radically refurbished and packed with the latest high-tech facilities, making it one of the best-equipped faculties of its type in Australasia.

The building sits in the heart of a city where staff and students are continually involved in new and exciting projects. The Faculty also benefits from leading design and architecture experts who operate in the city as well as on campus.

ARchITecTURALSTUdIeSSARC 151 IntroductiontoDesignHistoryandTheorySARC 162 DesignCommunicationSARC 211 ExhibitionDesign,ConstructionandTechnologiesSARC 212 FurnitureDesign,ConstructionandTechnologiesSARC 224 FireSafetyDesignSARC 232 SustainableArchitectureSARC 252 BuildingHeritageConservationSARC 261 CommunicationSARC 352 PacificDesignedEnvironments

BUILdINGScIeNceBILD 231 EnvironmentalEngineeringSystemsBILD 251 HistoryofBuildingTechnologyBILD 262 BuildingProjectManagementCostPlanning

deSIGNINNOVATIONDSDN 101 DesignVisualisationDSDN 141 ExperimentingwithMaterialsDSDN 244 ExpandedPhotographicsMDDN 242 ComputerGraphicsProduction

ForafulllistofavailablecoursesinthetrimesteryouplantostudyatVictoria,seewww.victoria.ac.nz/home/study/subjects/coursecatalogue.aspx

Note: IfyouwishtobeassessedforanyArchitectureorDesign

coursesat200-levelorabove,youmustsubmitaportfolioofyour

workalongwithyourapplicationform.Theportfoliocanbeinany

format–suchasinafolderoronawebsiteorCD–andmustbean

accuraterepresentationofyourskillsinthatcoursesubject.

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The Faculty of Commerce and Administration is located in the nation’s administrative hub. Housed at the Pipitea Campus, the Faculty is in the heart of the central business district, opposite Parliament and close to Government Ministries. In addition to its own teaching staff, the University uses the expertise of professionals working at the highest levels of business and government. In 2010, the Faculty’s accounting and business degree programmes were AASCB-accredited, placing it in the top 5% of business schools worldwide.

AccOUNTING+cOMMeRcIALLAWACCY 223 ManagementAccountingACCY 307 GovernmentAccountingandFinanceACCY 308 AdvancedFinancialAccountingCoML 306 LawofInternationalBusinessCoML 307 LegalIssuesfore-CommercetAXN 307 AdvancedDomesticTaxation

ecONOMIcS+FINANceeCoN 202 Open-EconomyMacroeconomicseCoN 211 IndustrialOrganisationeCoN 309 InternationalTradeeCoN 314 GameTheoryFINA 202 IntroductiontoInvestmentsFINA 301 CorporateFinance

GOVeRNMeNTPUBL 113 SocialandPublicPolicy:ValuesandChangePUBL 201 IntroductiontoPublicPolicyPUBL 202 InstitutionsandthePolicyProcessPUBL 203 IntroductiontoPublicEconomicsPUBL 302 ManagingthePublicSectorPUBL 304 CabinetGovernmentPUBL 306 PolicyAnalysis

INFORMATIONSySTeMS+e-cOMMeRceINFo 201 IntroductiontoInformationSystemsManagementINFo 222 ModernSystemsAnalysisINFo 241 IntroductiontoDatabaseManagement

andProgrammingINFo 322 InformationSystemsImplementationINFo 301 StrategicInformationSystemsManagementeLCM 251 IntroductiontoInternetDesign

andDevelopmenteLCM 311 AdvancedTopicsine-Commerce

MANAGeMeNT+hUMANReSOURceSANdINdUSTRIALReLATIONSMGMt 202OrganisationalBehaviourMGMt 205StrategicManagementMGMt 206SystemsThinkingandDecisionMakingMGMt 318 OrganisationalAnalysisandDesignHRIR 201 ManagingHumanResourcesandIndustrial

RelationsHRIR 305 EmployeeRecruitmentandSelectionHRIR 307 HumanResourceDevelopment

MARKeTING+INTeRNATIONALBUSINeSSMARK 201 MarketingManagementMARK 214 TourismMarketingMARK 310 ArtsMarketingMARK 316 SocialMarketingIBUS 205 SMEInternationalisationIBUS 305 DynamicStrategyandStructures

inInternationalBusinessIBUS 306 ExperiencingManagementAcrossCultures

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The creation of a knowledge-rich society is the vision of Victoria’s Faculty of Education. The very best teachers understand that every stage in a child’s development is of equal importance for the formation of knowledge, and all are essential for building the confidence to succeed. To this end, the Faculty upholds a commitment to lifelong learning by developing great teachers who make a positive, enduring difference to the lives of children and young adults.

The Faculty of Education offers teacher education programmes spanning early childhood, primary and secondary teaching, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate courses covering every aspect of the study of education and professional development. SchOOLOFedUcATIONALPSychOLOGyANdPedAGOGy

ePSY 113 UnderstandingYoungChildrenePSY 141 HumanDevelopmentandLearningePSY 241 YoungPeople,EducationandMediaePSY 342 EducationalPsychology:DiverseLearners

SchOOLOFedUcATIONPOLIcyANdIMPLeMeNTATIONePoL 215 TheEarlyYearsDebateePoL 281 MakingMeaning:YoungPeople,SocietyandSchoolePoL 386 GrowingupinaDigitalWorldePoL 387 ThePoliticsofSchooling

TeKURAMāORIKURA 241 AimsandIdealsofMāoriEducationKURA 242 PacificNationsEducationKURA 341 Multi-EthnicEducationKURA 342 ContemporaryIssuesinIndigenousEducationin

Aotearoa

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FACuLty oF engIneeRIngKelburn Campus

www.victoria.ac.nz/engineering

The Faculty of Engineering teaches the three specialisations of the Bachelor of Engineering (BE) – Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering, Network Engineering, and Software Engineering – as well as the Bachelor of Science majors in Computer Science, and Electronic and Computer Systems.

Teaching at the Faculty focuses on combining a strong fundamental knowledge with its application through practical and project work in state-of-the-art facilities.

The Faculty’s programmes are designed so that graduates emerge as skilled professionals, both scientists and engineers, who are technically innovative, skilled problem solvers, good communicators and able to take a leading role in future developments in their fields.

In 2011, Victoria was placed in the top 200 universities in Engineering and Technology in the QS World Rankings.

cOMPUTeRScIeNceCoMP 102 IntroductiontoComputerProgramDesignCoMP 103 IntroductiontoDataStructuresandAlgorithmsCoMP 261 AlgorithmsandDataStructuresCoMP 304ProgrammingLanguagesCoMP 307 IntroductiontoArtificialIntelligence

eNGINeeRINGSWeN 102 IntroductiontoSoftwareEngineeringeCeN 201 DataAcquisitioneCeN 220 SignalsandSystemsNWeN 241 SystemsProgrammingSWeN 222 SoftwareDesignSWeN 223 SoftwareEngineeringAnalysiseCeN 301 EmbeddedSystemseCeN 303 AnalogueElectronicsNWeN 301 OperatingSystemsDesignNWeN 302ComputerNetworkDesignSWeN 302AgileMethods

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The Faculty has particular strengths in Creative Writing, Film, History, International Relations, Linguistics and Applied Language Studies, Māori Studies, Modern Languages, Pacific Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies and Theatre.

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ARThISTORy,cLASSIcSANdReLIGIOUSSTUdIeSCLAS 102 GreekArt:MythandCultureCLAS 105 RomanHistoryARtH 213 ArtinAotearoaNewZealandARtH 214 ArtinthePacificReLI 212 Religions,CultureandPoliticsinAotearoaandthe

PacificARtH 310 TopicsinColonialArtARtH 311 TopicsinContemporaryNewZealandArt

eNGLISh,FILM,TheATRe,ANdMedIASTUdIeSeNGL/tHeA 112 CulturalEncounters:TheLiteratureand

TheatreofAotearoaNZandthePacificeNGL 234 NewZealandLiteratureFILM 237/337 CinemaofAotearoaNewZealandMDIA 201 MediainAotearoaNewZealandeNGL 331 NewZealandLiteratureMDIA 308 MāoriandtheMedia

hISTORy,PhILOSOPhy,POLITIcALScIeNceANdINTeRNATIONALReLATIONSHISt 112 IntroductiontoNewZealandHistoryPHIL 123 CriticalThinkingPoLS 111 IntroductiontoGovernmentandPolitics:NZHISt 219 PacificHistory

HISt 224 NewZealandLabourHistoryHISt 227 MāoriandPakehainthe19thCenturyINtP 244 NewZealandintheWorldPHIL 211 IntroductiontoLogicPoLS 206 NewZealandPolitics:Power,EqualityandDiversityPoLS 218 PoliticsandtheMediainNewZealandHISt 316 NewZealandSocialHistoryHISt 317 NewZealandHistoryINtP 336 ThePacificIslandsafter1945PoLS 353 GrowingPains:NewZealandPolitics1975-2004

LANGUAGeSANdcULTUReSSPAN 111 IntroductiontotheSpanishLanguageASIA 202 MalayWorldandCivilisationASIA 207 EastAsianPoliticsCHIN 102 ChineseLanguage1AeURo 301 Europe:CultureandContext

LINGUISTIcSANdAPPLIedLANGUAGeSTUdIeSDeAF 101 IntroductiontoNewZealandSignLanguageLING 221 SociolinguisticsLING 223 LanguageLearningProcessesLING 224 InterpersonalCommunicationLING 332 NewZealandEnglish

SOcIALANdcULTURALSTUdIeSSoSC 112 NewZealand:SociologicalPerspectivesCRIM 212 CrimeandCriminalJusticeinNewZealandANtH 308AnthropologyinOceaniaCRIM 312 PunishmentandModernSocietySPoL 306/SoSC 313 SocialInequality

TeKAWAAMāUIMAoR 101 TeTīmatanga/IntroductiontoMāoriLanguageMAoR 122 TePūwhenuatangaoteMoana-nui-ā-Kiwa/

ThePeoplingofPolynesiaMAoR 123 TeIwiMāorimeānaTikanga/

MāoriSocietyandCultureMAoR 124 TePūtaiaoMāori/MāoriScienceMAoR 216 TeTiritioWaitangi/TheTreatyofWaitangiMAoR 222 TeAukorimiha,TeAuripomihaoteReo/TheSocial

andPoliticalDevelopmentoftheMāoriLanguageMAoR 316 TōrangapūMāori/MāoriPolitics

VA’AOMANŪPASIFIKAPASI 101 ThePacificHeritageSAMo 101 IntroductiontoSamoanSAMo 111 SamoanSocietyandCulturePASI 201 ComparativeHistoryinPolynesiaPASI 202 GlobalisationandPopularCultureinthePacificPASI 301 FramingthePacific:TheorisingCulture&Society

INTeRNATIONALINSTITUTeOFMOdeRNLeTTeRSCReW 253 PoetryWorkshopCReW 254ShortFictionWorkshopCReW 258 TheIowaWorkshop(Prose)

ForafulllistofavailablecoursesinthetrimesteryouplantostudyatVictoria,seewww.victoria.ac.nz/home/study/subjects/coursecatalogue.aspx

TherearelimitationsonentryandearlyclosingdatesforanumberofcoursesincludingCreativeWriting*,Criminology,DeafStudies,Film*andTheatre*courses.*additionalcourseapplicationformsarerequired.

Humanities and Social Sciences is Victoria’s largest Faculty. The Faculty is student-focused and offers a diverse range of courses and qualifications across the spectrum of humanities and social science disciplines.

The Faculty takes advantage of its capital city location through its links to Government, the National Museum of New Zealand Te Papa, Archives New Zealand and numerous theatres and art galleries.

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Victoria’s Law School is housed in the beautifully restored Government Buildings. Its downtown location provides the ideal environment for the study of Law, being opposite to Parliament and close to the Courts, research libraries and the central business district. This unique situation, together with a reputation for excellence, combines to attract top staff and students from all around the world.

LAWLAWS 309 TheCriminalJusticeSystemLAWS 322 JudicialReviewLAWS 323 LegislationLAWS 331 BillofRightsLAWS 354 InternationalTradeLawLAWS 360 BusinessAssociationsLAWS 379 DisputeResolution

ForafulllistofavailablecoursesinthetrimesteryouplantostudyatVictoria,seewww.victoria.ac.nz/home/study/subjects/coursecatalogue.aspx

NoteS oN ADMISSIoN FoR LAW CoURSeS:Entrancetoadvancedlevellawcoursesislimited.Studentsseekingentrancetothesecoursesmustdemonstrateanappropriatebackgroundinthestudyoflaw.StudentswillgainanoverviewoflawiftheytakeLAWS121IntroductiontotheNewZealandLegalSystem,offeredinthefirsttrimester.ExchangeandStudyAbroadstudentsarenotpermittedtoenrolinLAWS122IntroductiontoCaseLaw,LAWS123IntroductiontoStatuteLaw,thefullyear200-levelLAWScoursesorLAWS301PropertyLaw.

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BIOLOGIcALScIeNceSBIoL/eNVI 222 PhysicalandBiologicalProcessesin

Ecology(includesaneight-dayfieldtrip)BIoL 219 NewZealandFloraandFaunaBIoL 271 IntroductiontoMarineBiologyBteC 201 MolecularBiotechnologyBIoL 325 GlobalChangeBiologyBIoL 327 PopulationandCommunityEcologyBIoL 328 BehaviourandConservationEcologyBIoL 371 MarineEcologyBMSC 301 MedicalMicrobiologyBMSC 323 SystemsPathologyBIoL/BMSC 334 Cell&ImmunobiologyBIoL/BMSC 342 HumanMolecularGeneticsBMSC 354 PharmacologyBteC 301 BiotechnologicalTechniquesandProcesses

cheMIcALANdPhySIcALScIeNceSPHYS 131 EnergyandtheEnvironmentPHYS 209 PhysicsoftheEarthandPlanetsPHYS 304 ElectromagnetismPHYS 339 ExperimentalTechniquesPHYS 342 AdvancedDigitalElectronicsCHeM 115 StructureandSpectroscopyCHeM 202/302 InorganicandMaterialsChemistryCHeM 205/305 ChemicalSynthesisLaboratoryteCH 302 TechnologyDevelopmentandManagement

GeOGRAPhy,eNVIRONMeNTANdeARThScIeNceSeNVI 214 EnvironmentandResources:NewZealand

PerspectiveseNVI 314 AdvancedEnvironmentandResources:Global

IssueseSCI 132 Antarctica–UnfreezingtheContinenteSCI 201 ClimateChangeandNewZealand’sFutureeSCI 301 GlobalChange–EarthProcessesandHistoryeSCI 302 TectonicsandStructuralGeologyeSCI 303 PetrologyandGeochemistryeSCI 304 PetroleumGeologyeSCI 305 ExplorationGeophysicsGeoG 112 DevelopmentintheAsia-PacificGeoG 212 WorldsofDevelopmentGeoG 220 HydrologyandClimateGeoG 223 PhysicalEnvironmentalProcesses

–FieldMethodsGeoG 312 GenderandDevelopmentGeoG 313 GeographyofNewZealandGeoG 315 AdvancedGeographicalInformationSystemsGeoG 319 CoastalSystems

MATheMATIcS,STATISTIcSANdOPeRATIONSReSeARchMAtH 132 MathematicalThinkingMAtH 309 MathematicalLogicMAtH 322 AppliedMathematicsMAtH 324 CodingandCryptographyoPRe 253 OperationsResearchStAt 292 AppliedStatisticsStAt 391 MathematicalModelsforAppliedStatistics

PSychOLOGyPSYC 233 BrainandBehaviourPSYC 235 AbnormalPsychologyPSYC 322 MemoryPSYC 324 ChildDevelopmentPSYC 326 DiscourseandSocialPsychologyPSYC 327 NeuropsychologyPSYC 333 AppliedSocialPsychologyPSYC 334 IndustrialandOrganisationalPsychologyPSYC 335 PsychologyCrimeandLawPSYC 338 CrossCulturalPsychology

FIeLdcOURSeS*BIoL 370 FieldMarineBiologyeSCI 341 SedimentaryFieldGeologyeSCI 342 StructuralFieldGeologyeSCI 241 IntroductoryFieldGeologyGeoG 323 AdvancedPhysicalEnvironmentalProcesses

–FieldMethodseSCI 343 VolcanicFieldGeologyeSCI 344 FieldGeophysics

*FIeLD CoURSeSareofferedatspecifictimesduringtheyear,oftenonetotwoweeksbeforeTrimester1starts,duringtrimesterbreaksorduringTrimester3–checktimes,availabilityandprerequisites.these courses also have competitve entry. ThereisonlyonefieldcourseofferedinTrimester2.

ForafulllistofavailablecoursesinthetrimesteryouplantostudyatVictoria,seewww.victoria.ac.nz/home/study/subjects/coursecatalogue.aspx

the late Professor Alan MacDiarmid, winner of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 2000.

Wellington has the highest concentration of scientists and science organisations in New Zealand, which provide valuable industry links and research and summer programmes for Victoria students.

The Science Faculty welcomes Study Abroad and Exchange students from all over the world.

Victoria’s Electron Microscope Facility

Victoria’s scientists are international leaders in areas such as bioscience, materials science, pure mathematics, marine biology, forensic and cross-cultural psychology, seismology and climate change. Much of this ground-breaking research is carried out in the University’s laboratories and in the field.

The Science Faculty has produced many internationally successful graduates including

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Temporary accommodation can be arranged upon request.

Homestays can also be arranged for international students attending Victoria University. Please contact the Accommodation Service for more information.

There is a non-refundable application fee of NZ$75 for first-time applicants to a Hall of Residence. Payment methods can be found online or in the Accommodation Guide.

ACCoMModAtIon seRVICeVictoria University of Wellington PO Box 600, Wellington 6140 New Zealand Phone +64-4-463 5896 Fax +64-4-463 9974Email accommodation@vuw.ac.nz www.victoria.ac.nz/accommodation

Students applying through a Study Abroad provider must contact them for details on the accommodation application process and deadlines, as special arrangements may have been made between them and Victoria University. There may also be additional forms to complete specific to your provider or home university.

estIMAted LIVIng expenses Residence Hall private (self Catered)* Flat**WeeKLy expenses nZ$ nZ$Rent 210 165Power/gas 20 25Food 80 80entertainment 40 55Travel(buspass) 10 32Broadband+phonerental(localcalls) 10 10Tollcallshome 5 5cellphone(usageonly) 10 10Toiletries 10 10SUBtotAL $395 $392 SUBtotAL X 20 WeeKS: totAL 1 $7,900 $7,840

otHeR Costs nZ$ nZ$halldeposit/bondforflat 500 500(partiallyrefundable)Set-upforflat(eg,amenities,furniture) 200 1,200coursecosts/textbooks 400 400Insurance–individualrate 250 250cellphonepurchase 200 200Sportsandhobbies 500 500clothing+personalitems 500 500Miscellaneous 250 250totAL 2 $2,800 $3,800 totAL eXPeNSeS (totALS 1+2) $10,700 $11,640

*ResidenceHallcostsandinclusionsvary,sopleasecheckyourpreferredhousingoptionsintheAccommodationGuideorat:www.victoria.ac.nz/accommodation

**Yourcontributionisbasedonsharinginathree-personflat.

Everton Hall, single room

Te Puni Hall of Residence, Kelburn Campus

the cost of living in WellingtonThe table below shows estimated living costs for one trimester at Victoria based on 20 weeks. The costs are based on 2011 estimates. Some costs, such as for Halls of Residence and insurance, are subject to change for 2012.

AccommodationStaying in a Hall of Residence is an excellent way to get to know Wellington. Most halls arrange a week of orientation to the hall, Victoria University and the city, and all provide a friendly, helpful place to live throughout the year. They offer the opportunity to live in a community of students from New Zealand and around the world.

There are a variety of Halls of Residence available for international students at Victoria. Some provide meals while others are self-catered.

Information about accommodation options and the application form are available through the Accommodation Service website or via the Victoria International Pre-arrival Tool.

Applications for accommodation need to reach the Accommodation Service by 1 october 2011 to be considered in the first selection round for February 2012, or 1 May 2012 for the intake of July 2012.

Applications received after these dates will be placed on the wait list and considered as places become available. Applications are accepted up to the start of each trimester.

The Accommodation Service also helps students find other accommodation such as private board, furnished rooms, vacant apartments/houses or a place in an established house. They operate an online vacancy service on their website that advertises current listings and is updated daily. Private housing is not checked or approved by Victoria University. Private housing is in high demand in February and landlords often insist on a six- or twelve-month lease.

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WelcomeAs an international student at Victoria, you will be part of a very special community. The centre of that community is Victoria International (VI). We are your first point of contact for information and advice.

When you arrive in Wellington, VI staff or student volunteers will meet you at the airport and take you to your accommodation.

Through its International Orientation programme, VI provides an introduction to student and academic life at Victoria.

You will receive all the information and help you need to settle into life at the University and in New Zealand. This includes academic advice, guidance on accessing the University’s student computer systems, campus and city tours and

introductions to all the facilities and services available to you as a Victoria student.

Victoria International also organises events during Orientation in which you can participate. These present a great opportunity to meet new people.

enjoying your stayDuring your time at Victoria, the VI Services Team is always available to help with any academic or personal concerns. The Team includes an Insurance Advisor, Visa Advisor, Exchange Coordinators and Student Advisors. Most team members have experience living in different cultures and know the challenges.

So if you have any questions or need help with anything, contact VI or drop in to our office.

Victoria International is dedicated to helping make sure that

your time at the university is as enriching, enjoyable and

stress-free as possible.

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otHeR student suppoRt + FACILItIes

FACuLty suppoRt is available through Faculty Student Advisors dedicated to looking after the academic needs of students.

student LeARnIng suppoRt provides free workshops and one-to-one sessions. Students at all levels can get help with assignment writing, study and research shills, mathematics and statistics, presentation skills and exam techniques.

student HeALtH seRVICe provides a range of medical services, with doctors and nursing staff on all campuses. It also has a physiotherapy clinic on Kelburn Campus. After-hours medical care is available at the After Hours Medical Centre in the suburb of Newtown.

CounseLLIng seRVICe is a free, professional and confidential service. It provides counselling on personal or academic issues, relationships or any other aspect of students’ wellbeing.

spIRItuAL suppoRt is available for a range of religions. Anglican and Catholic Chaplains provide pastoral care, spiritual input and community activities for students of any faith background. There are also Muslim prayer rooms at both the Kelburn and Pipitea Campuses.

FInAnCIAL suppoRt And AdVICe provides practical, personal advice about managing university and living costs. The Finance Advisors can help students make financial plans. They also administer the Hardship Fund, which provides emergency financial assistance.

dIsAbILIty seRVICes assists students who are deaf, have impairments, injuries or specific learning disabilities. Services include note-taking assistance in lectures, special examination accommodation, adaptive technology, rest and study rooms and sign language interpreters. Most support is free for international students. To access these services, please contact Disability Support as early as possible before commencing your studies.

[+] Email disability@vuw.ac.nz Website www.victoria.ac.nz/disability

student CoMputIng seRVICe provides computer facilities. Large suites at all campuses offer access to a range of software, printers, scanners, internet and technical support. All students receive free email and storage space, access to the Student Portal System (My Victoria) and access to the library’s web-based electronic database.

LIbRARy FACILItIes are extensive. The University has a central library as well as Faculty-specific ones.

VICtoRIA unIVeRsIty students’ AssoCIAtIon funds almost 100 social, sporting, cultural and ethnic clubs.

tHe LAnguAge LeARnIng CentRe supports the teaching and learning of foreign languages and English as a second language. There are multimedia language learning resources and facilities including computers and satellite television in several languages.

Victoria’s award-winning student support services help

students get the very best out of their time at university.

Main Library, Kelburn Campus

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entry requirementsStudy Abroad and Exchange students normally have completed their first year of study at their home institution and have a GPA of at least 2.70 on a 4.0 scale (based on the American GPA system). Students from Germany should have a minimum average grade of 2.5 or lower.

Applicants from other countries will need to have comparable grades, and are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Your home university may have higher requirements to allow you to study as a Study Abroad and Exchange student. Please check with your home university or Study Abroad provider.

english language requirementsStudents whose first language is not English will also be required to provide proof of their English language ability through one of the following means:

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+ TOEFL 550; or 213 computer-based test; or 80 on the internet-based test; or

+ IELTS overall band of 6 with no sub-score below 5.5; or

+ Denmark: A grade of 7 in English in the Secondary School Certificate; or

+ Finland: A grade of 8 or higher in English in the Upper Secondary Certificate; or

+ Germany: A grade of 13 in English in the Arbitur/Zeugnis; or

+ Norway: A grade of 4 in English in the Vitnemal fra den Videregaende; or

+ Sweden: A grade of 4/VG in English in the Slutbetyg.

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+ TOEFL 575 with (preferably) a TWE of 5, or 237 on the computer-based test; or 90 on the internet-based test with a minimum of 20 in writing; or

+ IELTS overall band of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0.

All applications are considered individually and proof of English proficiency in other forms may be considered.

Where students are approved into a mixture of undergraduate- and postgraduate-level courses, the postgraduate English requirements will apply.

To find out more, see International Admissions at www.victoria-international.ac.nz/planning

Please contact Victoria International for more information or visit our Online Support Centre at http://victoria-help.custhelp.com

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Attend InteRnAtIonAL oRIentAtIon + FInALIse enRoLMentInternational Orientation in Wellington is compulsory for all international students. During International Orientation week, you will finalise your enrolment which will include ensuring that your student visa is valid and that you have appropriate medical and travel insurance.

ReCeIVe oFFeR oF pLACeSuccessful applicants will receive the offer letter and pre-arrival information by email, sent directly to you or your Study Abroad provider/home university. it is important to review the pre-arrival information at http://prearrival.victoria.ac.nz, which includes important advice on the accommodation application process, student visa and medical and travel insurance.

InItIAL ConsuLtAtIon/noMInAtIonStudy Abroad students applying through their home university must first discuss the application process with the home Study Abroad Office before submitting an application form. If you are applying through a Study Abroad provider, all application information and forms are supplied by them.

exchange students must first be nominated by the home university to study at Victoria University of Wellington, and then submit an application through the home university Exchange/International Office. A list of Victoria University’s Exchange partner institutions is on page 9.

Research the Victoria courses available during the trimester you plan to study at the University. For a full list of courses offered, see www.victoria.ac.nz/home/study/subjects/coursecatalogue.aspx

Discuss your proposed study plan with your Academic Advisor at your home university for credit transfer purposes before applying to Victoria University of Wellington.

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CouRse pRe-AppRoVALSuccessful applicants have their Course Selection Form sent to the relevant Faculty for the pre-approval process. Pre-approval for each course is based on whether you have the appropriate pre-requisites to get into the course.

Once the Faculty has made a decision you will be emailed an update from Victoria International.

You must have at least three courses pre-approved before you enrol online.

enRoL onLIneStudents with an unconditional offer of place and pre-approved courses will be sent an email inviting them to enrol online, together with instructions about this process.

subMIt youR AppLICAtIon Courier (preferably using a tracked worldwide courier service) or mail your application forms and supporting documents to the address on the application form. You will need to include:

+ a completed Application for Admission to Victoria University as a Study Abroad or Exchange Student (pages 25-26)

+ a completed Course Selection Form for pre-approval (page 27) with at least three courses selected. Some courses (such as in Architecture, Creative Writing, Design, Film, Music and Theatre) may have additional application requirements, earlier deadlines and/or limited spaces. Please contact the International Admissions Team for more information on these courses.

+ your home university transcripts (original or certified copies).

If your first language is not English you must also include supporting academic/English language documentation – see page 22 for details.

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At Victoria there are many policies in place to ensure you are treated fairly while you are studying.

student visas Before coming to study at a New Zealand university you will need a Student Visa. Your nearest New Zealand Diplomatic Office can provide you with the necessary information and the forms to complete. When applying for your Student Visa, you must show the letter from the University confirming your Offer of Admission as well as a receipt showing you have paid your annual tuition fees in full, or the equivalent. You must also prove that you have sufficient funds to support yourself during your time in New Zealand. Note that there may be different requirements for different countries.

Retaining a Student Visa may be subject to academic requirements such as minimum course attendance and progress. For visa requirements, advice on rights to employment while studying, and reporting requirements see the Immigration New Zealand website, www.immigration.govt.nz

Medical and travel insurance Most international students are not entitled to publicly-funded health services while in New Zealand. If you receive medical treatment during your visit, you may have to pay the full cost of your treatment. Full details of entitlements at www.moh.govt.nz

All international students must have current and appropriate medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand.

The Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students (The Code) guidelines state the minimum standard of insurance required for an international student, see www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international

Victoria University has a preferred travel and health insurance policy that meets The Code standards and provides insurance at an economical rate. Short course and family rates are also available. Payment for insurance can be made with tuition fees. The current insurance rate is published at www.victoria.ac.nz/international/current-students/insurance.aspx

Most insurance policies purchased outside New Zealand do not meet The Code’s standards, so it is vital to check with Victoria International at least six weeks before your enrolment before purchasing a policy from your home country. If you have a policy that is written in another language, it must be translated into English before Victoria International staff can check it.

If you purchase an insurance policy that does not meet The Code standards, you must purchase another appropriate insurance policy before you can enrol.

The University receives payment from the insurer. This payment is used to improve pastoral care and services for international students at Victoria University. Any residual is used for study awards and international student scholarships. See www.victoria.ac.nz/international or email vi-insurance@vuw.ac.nz

Accident insurance The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) provides accident insurance for all temporary visitors to New Zealand but you may still be liable for all other medical and related costs. See www.acc.co.nz

Fees, levies and chargesInternational students (‘Students’) are required to pay a tuition fee for each course in which they are enrolled, course material charges, VUWSA subscription and student services levy, student assistance levy, and other administrative charges (‘Fees’). A small number of courses have an Overseas Travel Component as additional costs. For more information on these charges see the Victoria University Fees Statute (‘the Fees Statute’) at www.victoria.ac.nz/home/about/policy/academic.aspx

Any programme or course offered by the University and listed in its Calendar may be cancelled by the University as a result of insufficient resources or student demand. The Vice-Chancellor concedes that Victoria University has the financial resources available to refund fees to students enrolled in any cancelled programme. If a course is unable to proceed due to destruction or damage to buildings, plant and equipment and other tangible assets, fees will be refunded to the students affected. In this case the fees refund will be covered by the University’s Industrial Special Risks Policy and be classified as a consequential loss.

Refund statement1. Refunds All refunds of Fees to Students will be made in accordance with the most recent Fees Statute – see www.victoria.ac.nz/home/about/policy/academic.aspx Refunds for International Students are only processed once the Student has applied to the Student Fee Advisor in writing.1.1 A Student is entitled to a full refund of all money that remains in their account after enrolment. This refund will be granted provided the Student has paid their Fees in full and holds a valid student visa for the period of study. The monies will be paid directly to the Student.1.2 An International Student who withdraws from the University and transfers to another institution must inform Victoria International and their Student Fee Advisor in writing and provide copies of their new Offer documents. The refund of fees will be sent directly to the relevant institution less an International Transfer Fee prescribed in the Fees Statute.1.3 A Student enrolled in a trimester-based programme who obtains a residency permit during the course of their study will be considered an international student for the trimester in which residency is granted, unless the residency is granted within the dates prescribed in the Fees Statute. The Student will be treated as a domestic student from the following trimester.1.4 A Student who is not enrolled in a trimester-based programme and who obtains a residency permit will be given a refund (pro rated) from the week after the date on which residency is granted. A Student’s residency status is effective from the date on which residency is granted as shown in their passport.1.5 A student who gives written notice of withdrawal from a supervised individual research paper/project, practicum, dissertation or similar course within four weeks of the start date for that course shall receive a refund for the fees associated with that course.1.6 Victoria University may approve partial or full refunds in exceptional circumstances, for example, on

compassionate or special grounds such as family illness, changed family circumstances and non-arrival in the country. Refunds will be subject to receipt of a written request setting out the full circumstances.1.7 Refunds of fee payments derived from a Contract will be credited back to the organisation that has set up the contract with the University. Refunds will not be made to students if there are fees remaining to be paid for their current academic year.1.8 Students receiving Federal Loans from the US Government for payment of their study at Victoria University are subject to special withdrawal and refund procedures and policies. Specifics are available from Victoria International.1.9 Subject to clauses 1.3 to 1.8, all refunds will be paid by bank transfer (on production of appropriate photo ID).2. Full Refunds2.1 Full refunds will be made pursuant to the relevant clauses of the Fees Statute and in the following circumstances: a) The Student is unable to take up the offer of admission; b) Immigration New Zealand has refused a Student a visa for study in New Zealand; c) A Student’s application for a visa extension is refused by Immigration New Zealand; or d) Victoria University is unable to proceed with the course offered.2.2 If a Student completely withdraws or temporarily ceases studying at Victoria University and seeks a refund, they will be required to provide proof that they no longer hold a Victoria University student visa before their refund will be actioned.

Withdrawal from coursesA student must give written notice of a course withdrawal to the Faculty Office within the deadlines stated in the Fees Statute to receive full or partial refund of the tuition fees. Non-payment of fees, ceasing to attend, or verbally advising a member of staff will not be accepted as notice of withdrawal. See the most recent Fees Statute at www.victoria.ac.nz/home/about/policy/academic.aspx

grievances proceduresVictoria University seeks to provide a learning environment designed to help students achieve their full potential, and has procedures in place to ensure decisions affecting a student’s learning and progress are fair. Students, who feel that they have not been treated fairly at the University, should take note of the Statute on Academic Grievances – see www.victoria.ac.nz/home/about/policy/academic.aspx

Any international student who has a grievance against the University in any capacity should contact a Victoria International staff member. If the grievance cannot be solved, Victoria International will refer the case to an appropriate area of the University.

If the outcome of this procedure is unsatisfactory, a Student can contact the international education Appeal Authority, phone +64-9-632 9513, email infor.ieaa@minedu.govt.nz

All policies are subject to change, so please refer to www.victoria.ac.nz/international/current-students/index.aspx

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Application for Admission to Victoria university as a Study Abroad or Exchange Student

nationality (as shown on student passport)

Student telephone

Student e-Mail Address (if not already given above)

Disability support questions Do you have a disability, impairment, long-term injury or chronic medical condition? Yes No

Are you deaf? Yes No

Most support is free for international students, but you may have to pay for specific support or services.

3. nomination for exchange or study Abroad This section must be completed by the Exchange Coordinator or Study Abroad Advisor from the institution coordinating the application process to Victoria University of Wellington (only for student categories A and B listed in Section 1).

This is to certify that

has been nominated and approved to apply to Victoria University of Wellington as:

an Exchange student

a Study Abroad student

Write your name, position and contact details

Given name

Family name

Position

Address

Telephone

Fax

Email

Signature

1. submission detailsPlease indicate how you plan to enrol at Victoria University of Wellington. tick one of the boxes below:

A. As an exchange student participating in a bilateral student exchange agreement existing between my college/university and Victoria University of Wellington. (Please have the Exchange Coordinator from your college/university complete Section 3 – Nomination for Exchange or Study Abroad).

name of home university:

B. As a Study Abroad student participating in an approved

programme at the college/university where I am enrolled. (Please have the Study Abroad Advisor from your college/university complete Section 3 – Nomination for Exchange or Study Abroad.)

C. As a Study Abroad student applying through a Study Abroad Provider, placement provider or representative.

name of provider/representative:

D. As an independent Study Abroad student. I am NOT applying

through any programme offered by my college/university or by any other institution or organisation. I will pay my tuition fees directly to Victoria University of Wellington.

Correspondence information:Email address for correspondence (representative or student)

Postal address for correspondence (representative or student)Please note that we cannot courier/FedEx to PO Box numbers. If a PO Box number is provided this will delay postage time.

When do you intend to study at Victoria?:If you intend to study for two trimesters, please indicate both:

Trimester 1 (February–July) Year:

Trimester 2 ( July–November) Year:

2. student personal details Family name (as shown on student passport)

given name(s) (as shown on student passport)

gender Male Female

Date of birth (D D / M M / Y Y)

Student Postal Address (if not already given – see also above note)

All sections of the Application for Admission must be completed and be written clearly using an ink pen.

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I acknowledge that Victoria University of Wellington cannot be held liable for any costs associated with any medical expenses incurred by me at any time.

I supply the information on this form and in support of this application on the understanding:

a. that it may be used for purposes relating to my enrolment as a student by members of the academic and administrative staff of Victoria University of Wellington;

b. that it may be used for purposes external to the University when it is in statistical form or when it is not to my disadvantage for this to be done, and also where disclosure is required to comply with the provisions of the Privacy Act 1993;

c. that I have the right to see and correct if necessary the information I have provided;

d. that my application can not proceed without my consent to the foregoing conditions.

e. I have read and understood the Victoria University of Wellington Refund Policy.

I declare that all the information submitted on this application form and in the attached documents is correct and complete. I understand that Victoria University reserves the right to vary or reverse any decision regarding admission or enrolment made on the basis of incorrect or incomplete information.

I acknowledge that if I provide incorrect or incomplete information this may result in the cancellation of my offer and/or my enrolment. I understand that it is my responsibility to provide all necessary documentary evidence of my qualifications and experience. I authorise the University to obtain further information wherever necessary.

I am aware of the tuition and living costs associated with studying in the course and I am able to meet all expenses for the duration of my study. I understand that if I am unable to meet these costs, the University and the New Zealand Government will not be expected to help me.

I authorise Immigration New Zealand and the Department of Labour to provide Victoria University with any personal details regarding my immigration status, including any information that I have submitted to Immigration New Zealand in the course of any visa or permit application.

I further agree that Victoria University of Wellington may supply my personal information to Immigration New Zealand and the Department of Labour where Victoria University consider the information relevant to my Immigration status.

Signature Date

4. proficiency in englishto study at Victoria you MUSt be proficient in english. For details of requirements, see www.victoria-international.ac.nz. Documentary evidence of the following information is required with this application.

English was the language of instruction in previous studies completed (documentary evidence must be provided if institution is located in a non-English speaking country).

I will sit/have sat an English language proficiency test (IELTS or TOEFL)

Date test taken/to be taken

English test name

Results (if known)

6. declaration and signature

Please return this form and required documentation to:

Courier address: Victoria International Victoria University of Wellington Level 2, Easterfield Building Kelburn Parade Kelburn Campus Wellington New Zealand

Mailing address: Victoria International Victoria University of Wellington PO Box 600 Wellington 6140 New Zealand

5. qualifications and Academic RecordsWhat is your grade point average in university-level studies (indicate country and scale, eg, USA GPA 4.0)?

Please provide details and official documentation of your academic results for all university qualifications, complete and incomplete.

Name of Qualification Institution Country Date Begun Date Completed

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Family name

Given name(s)

Date of birth

Study Abroad/Exchange partner (where applicable)

Please specify below the individual courses for which you wish to gain pre-approval.

Study Abroad and Exchange students must select at least three courses for pre-approval before their application will be processed. In the pre-approval process the Faculty assesses your eligibility for a particular course based on the prerequisites. You must discuss your course selection with your academic advisor, as it is only possible to undergo the course pre-approval process once. However, in the event that you do not gain approval into at least three of your courses per trimester, there will be the opportunity to go through the course approval process again. You will be informed of enrolment procedures after your courses have been pre-approved. Students who have an unconditional Offer of Place and are pre-approved into at least three courses per trimester will be invited to enrol online by email.

We strongly recommend that you discuss your course selections with your home academic advisor(s) before submitting the courses for pre-approval or enrolment.

Please note that some courses are limited entry and have early closing deadlines. Limited entry courses and closing deadlines can be found at www.victoria.ac.nz/home/admisenrol/enrol/limited.aspx

If you wish to be pre-approved for any of these courses please check what additional application documents may be required at www.victoria.ac.nz/home/admisenrol/enrol/selection.aspx or email International Admissions at victoria-international@vuw.ac.nz

Please note that the advertised limited entry course deadlines are for enrolment, not pre-approval. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that you submit your pre-approval request for any limited entry courses at least four weeks prior to the advertised deadline to ensure that you receive the outcome of your pre-approval request in time to enrol online by the deadline. We can not guarantee entry into your chosen courses.

Courses can be selected from our Online Course Catalogue at www.victoria.ac.nz/home/study/subjects/coursecatalogue.aspx

It is important to ensure that the courses you choose are available in the trimester in which you will be attending Victoria University of Wellington. This is indicated in the Course Catalogue as follows:

1/12 Trimester 1 (February–June 2012) 2/12 Trimester 2 ( July–November 2012) The code 1+2/12 indicates a full-year course and can only be taken by students enrolling for Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 (one academic year).

Please list your courses below in order of preference:

eg, CHEM 103 Concepts of Chemistry

Course Selection Form for Study Abroad or Exchange

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[+] MAILIng AddRessVictoria International Victoria University of Wellington PO Box 600 Wellington 6140 New Zealand

[+] pHysICAL AddRessVictoria International Victoria University of Wellington Level 2, Easterfield Building Kelburn Campus Wellington, New Zealand

[+] Tel +64-4-463 5350Fax +64-4-463 5056Email victoria-international@vuw.ac.nz Website www.victoria-international.ac.nzOnline Support Centre http://victoria-help.custhelp.com

© Victoria University of Wellington May 2011

Victoria University uses all reasonable skill and care to ensure the

information contained in this document is accurate at the time of

being made available. However, matters covered by this document

are subject to change due to a continuous process of review and to

unanticipated circumstances. The University therefore reserves the

right to make any changes without notice. So far as the law permits,

the University accepts no responsibility for any loss suffered by any

person due to reliance (either in whole or in part) on the

information contained in this document, whether direct or indirect,

and whether foreseeable or not.

tHe Code oF pRACtICe FoR tHe pAstoRAL CARe oF InteRnAtIonAL students

The Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students

(The Code) published by the Ministry of Education is a policy

specially designed for international students. It sets the standards

of advice and care that must be given by an institution to an

international student. Victoria University of Wellington has agreed

to observe and be bound by The Code.

Copies of The Code are available on request from Victoria

International or from the New Zealand Ministry of Education

website www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international

Students or parents of students who feel an area of The Code has

been breached should document the breach in writing to the Pro

Vice-Chancellor, International, who will take all steps to ensure that

the grievance is settled. If a favourable result is not reached, the

case will be referred to the International Education Appeal

Authority (IEAA). The University agrees to be bound by the IEAA

procedures and will offer any information and cooperate with the

board while they investigate a complaint. Students have the right to

information about progress and decisions regarding their complaint

as well as translation services if necessary to ensure adequate

comprehension.

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