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.
| 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 |
| Foundation Connect | 6 months (2 terms) | IELTS 4.5 (no band less than 4.0) | 28 January, 22 April, 15 July, 7 October | 15,375 | 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) | 697 |
| Foundation Studies examination fee | 350 |
| IELTS examination fee (for degrees requiring IELTS) | 385 |
*International students must have comprehensive medical and travel insurance while in New Zealand. Enrolled international students will be charged Allianz’s Studentsafe Inbound University insurance premium when enrolment is completed.
