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.

Student on top of Mount Eden Auckland
Students on top of Mount Eden, Auckland

Preparing for life and study in Aotearoa New Zealand

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

Recording and presentation:

How to apply for your visa as a NEW student

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.

Recording and presentation:

How do I find out about the webinar dates?

If you have received an unconditional offer or accepted a conditional offer for the 2026 academic year, you can now watch the webinar recordings above.

Further webinar dates will be communicated when they become available.

Renewing your student visa as a returning student

If you are a returning international student and need to reapply for your student visa in the next few months and still have questions how to go about it, you can watch the webinar below and also download the presentation we gave.

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