Foundation Studies Programme
Intakes and fees
The Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Studies Programme takes 6 to 18 months (two to six terms) to complete, depending on the student’s academic background and level of English.
The pricing below is only for enrolments in 2021. Fees for 2022 enrolments will be published in due course.
| Course | Duration | English Language Requirement | Start Dates (2022) | Tuition Fee (NZD) | Resources Fee* (NZD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Track | 6 months (2 terms) | IELTS 6.0 (a minimum of 5.0 in all bands) or agreed equivalent | 28 January, 22 April, 15 July, 7 October | 18,750 | 800 |
| Standard | 8/9 months (3terms) | IELTS 5.5 (a minimum of 5.0 in all bands) or agreed equivalent | 28 January, 22 April, 15 July, 7 October | 21,750 | 800 |
| Standard Plus | 12 months (4 terms) | IELTS 5.0 (a minimum of 4.5 in all bands) or agreed equivalent | 28 January, 22 April, 15 July, 7 October | 29,000 | 800 |
| Fast Track | |
| Duration | 6 months (2 terms) |
| English Language Requirement | IELTS 6.0 (a minimum of 5.0 in all bands) or agreed equivalent |
| Start Dates (2021) | 28 January, 22 April, 15 July, 7 October |
| Tuition Fee (NZD) | 18750 |
| Resources Fee* (NZD) | 800 |
| Standard | |
| Duration | 8/9 months (3terms) |
| English Language Requirement | IELTS 5.5 (a minimum of 5.0 in all bands) or agreed equivalent |
| Start Dates (2021) | 28 January, 22 April, 15 July, 7 October |
| Tuition Fee (NZD) | 21750 |
| Resources Fee* (NZD) | 800 |
| Standard Plus | |
| Duration | 12 months (4 terms) |
| English Language Requirement | IELTS 5.0 (a minimum of 4.5 in all bands) or agreed equivalent |
| Start Dates (2021) | 28 January, 22 April, 15 July, 7 October |
| Tuition Fee (NZD) | 29000 |
| Resources Fee* (NZD) | 800 |
*resource fee continues to be discounted by 50% for students who are studying online
Additional fees(NZD)
| Registration fee | 400 |
| Medical and travel insurance*(12 months) | 633 |
| Foundation Studies examination fee | 350 |
| IELTS examination fee (for degrees requiring IELTS) | 385 |
