Pre-arrival and visa information webinars
Things you need to know when preparing for your studies in New Zealand at Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland.
Pre-departure and arrival webinar
Will you start studying with us soon? Going overseas to study is an exciting time but can also be challenging and no doubt you have a lot of questions.
Our webinar covers a range of topics to ensure you can prepare properly for study and life in Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Preparations for departure: Visas and insurance, what to bring, customs and biosecurity, accommodation, airport transfer
- Life in Auckland and New Zealand: Getting around, bank accounts, work rights and employment, safety
- New Zealand study environment
- Staying connected
- University 101: Orientation, support services, enrolment
Watch the recording and download the presentation below:
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Preparing for life and study in Aotearoa NZ - May 2025. Size: 7.0 MB.
Document Description: Useful information and resources for preparing for your overseas study experience.
How to apply for your visa as a NEW student webinar
We host webinars to help you prepare for your University of Auckland visa application. Our experienced team talk about:
- The student visa application process
- The next steps after enrolling or receiving your offer
And you can ask questions too.
Watch the recording and download the presentation below:
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Applying for your visa as a new student May 2025. Size: 5.3 MB.
Document Description: Visa application process for new students. Current as at 14 May 2025.
Immigration New Zealand Update - 23 May 2025
Shortly after we hosted the above webinar, Immigration New Zealand announced that they now allow applicants outside New Zealand to apply for a student visa using a conditional offer of place if final academic results or other conditions (e.g., IELTS scores) are pending. They will begin assessing these applications and may grant approval in principle. However, an unconditional offer of place is required before a visa can be granted.
More details can be found here.
How do I find out about the webinar dates?
If you have received an unconditional offer or accepted a conditional offer for the 2025 academic year, you will receive a communication shortly to sign up for our webinars in May 2025.
Renewing your student visa as a returning student webinar
If you are a returning international student and need to reapply for your student visa in the next few months, we will be hosting a webinar in early July 2025 to explain the process. Details will be added soon.