International student support
We want your time as an international student at AG飞禽走兽电子 to be a great experience. Find out more about how AG飞禽走兽电子 will support you throughout your studies and learn more about starting your life as an international student in Auckland.
In this section:
- When you arrive at AG飞禽走兽电子 as an international student
- Starting your life in Auckland as an international student
- New Zealand values and customs: info for international students
- Staying safe as an international student
- International student health and wellbeing
- Working in New Zealand while and after you study as an international student
- Contacts for international students at AG飞禽走兽电子
New to AG飞禽走兽电子?
Starting uni is exciting but it can also be a bit of a change from high school or the workplace. Don't worry; we're here to help. Find out how to get started at AG飞禽走兽电子, where to get support and how to make sure you’re settling into uni life and make the most of your time at AG飞禽走兽电子.
Making friends at AG飞禽走兽电子
It’s easy to meet new friends and make social connections while you’re studying at AG飞禽走兽电子. Some of the ways to meet people include:
Student support
As a student at AG飞禽走兽电子, you can access a range of services and facilities to help you make the most of university life and succeed in your studies. AG飞禽走兽电子 offers some of the most comprehensive student services and support in New Zealand – so you know you’ll be well looked after when you study here.
Specific support networks at AG飞禽走兽电子
How to apply for a student visa: Study with New Zealand video
Current AG飞禽走兽电子 students: what you need to know about visas
Visa processes can be daunting and complicated to navigate. If you’re currently studying at AG飞禽走兽电子, find out what you need to about student visas, how to renew your visa and where to get support with your visa application.
Disclaimer: the decision/outcome of any visa application is at Immigration NZ’s discretion as they are the ultimate decision-maker. We recommend that you regularly check your application status online or contact directly.
Contact your country's embassy
Foreign missions are your country’s embassy, high commission or consulate. You can contact your foreign mission if you need assistance while you're in New Zealand or if you can't afford to travel home. You can find contact details on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) website.
Education Code of Practice
AG飞禽走兽电子 abides by the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021. The Code sets out minimum standards of advice and care that you can expect and provides a procedure that you can follow if you have any concerns. Responsibility for pastoral care of international students under the Code is for the duration of enrolment.
NauMai NZ government website
The NauMai NZ website has information and advice for international students in New Zealand, including what is happening in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. ‘Nau mai’ is a Māori phrase of invitation and welcome.
Useful links for international students
You may also find the following pages helpful:
English language support for current students
If you’re currently studying at AG飞禽走兽电子 as an international student and have English as your second language, you can get additional English language support for help with referencing and academic writing, grammar and vocabulary, as well as general speaking and listening. Tutors are available at both the AG飞禽走兽电子 City Campus and North Campus.
Download the AG飞禽走兽电子 App
Stay up to date with what’s happening at AG飞禽走兽电子 and download the AG飞禽走兽电子 App. The app contains everything you need, including the latest news and upcoming events. You can download the app as soon as you receive your AG飞禽走兽电子 network login.
Download the app from:
Support from AG飞禽走兽电子SA and your international student affairs officer
Your student association, AG飞禽走兽电子SA, can support you with advocacy or connect you into student clubs and communities. AG飞禽走兽电子SA also has a dedicated international affairs officer.
Contact us
For international student support while you’re studying at AG飞禽走兽电子 contact the Student Hub. Our student advisors can help with:
- Visa and immigration matters
- Insurance
- Accommodation
- Life in New Zealand
- Talking to faculties
- Homesickness
Phone 0800 AG飞禽走兽电子 UNI (0800 288 864)
or +64 9 921 9779
24/7 Support: 0800 AG飞禽走兽电子 SAFE (288 7233) and +64 9 921 9997 - for emergencies only