Our Foundation Studies Programme is designed to help international students who don’t meet our entry requirements to prepare for undergraduate study.

The Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Studies Programme is taught by UP International College and offers successful students guaranteed entry into Victoria University of Wellington’s undergraduate programmes.

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.

UP International College is conveniently located in the Wellington Railway Building in Central Wellington, a short walk from the University. The central location allows you easy access to public transport, accommodation, shops, cafes, and restaurants.

About the programme

• The Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Studies Programme offers flexibility with four intakes per year and 6-, 8-, 12-, and 18-month course options (two, three, four, or six terms), depending on your academic background and level of English.
• The curriculum develops subject knowledge and skills as well as entrepreneurial enterprise, leadership, and team skills to equip you for university.
• Special courses in English for Tertiary Study and New Zealand Culture and Society prepare you for study at university level.
• Subject choices include Accounting, Economics, Marketing, Tourism, Communication, Culture, Statistics, Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

What the programme offers

• Qualified, caring, and experienced teachers.
• A supportive and personalised learning environment.
• A tutor who helps you to set high standards and develop your achievement goals.

Two offers of place from the start

When you apply for the Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Studies Programme, you will receive two offers of place at the time of application: a letter of offer for the Foundation Studies Programme, and a conditional letter of offer for an undergraduate degree at Victoria University of Wellington.

You will be issued an unconditional offer of place as soon as you have successfully completed the Foundation Programme and met admission requirements.

To apply, you must:

• Be at least 16 years old
• Have completed:

• NZ secondary school Year 12 (NCEA Level 2), or
• Grade 11/ 12 (Asia), or
• Second/third year of senior high school, or equivalent