Meet
our international students and alumni

Istavrino Manual Yu Jun Jian, from Singapore, is currently studying Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Studies Programme with UP International College in Wellington, New Zealand.

Minel Espeleta is one of the exceptional international students featured in The UP 100 – a compelling showcase of 100 students and graduates achieving education and career success.

Nehara Pandey has been featured in The UP 100 – a compelling showcase of 100 remarkable students and graduates achieving education and employment success across Australasia and beyond.

Minel, Gian and Nisha Espeleta made the difficult decision to move to New Zealand to pursue a quality education after the impacts of the pandemic.

“I strongly believe that New Zealand’s education system can give me the knowledge I can’t take in my country. Moreover, I know it because I already have been studying in a foundation programme in New Zealand but online. I needed a Foundation programme to study at University in New Zealand.”

“I chose the Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Studies Programme before starting university because they provide their students with a bunch of resources about VUW through workshops. It is a perfect place to get to know about some other students who are also going to study at the same university.”

“I do feel supported by my teachers and staff. They are always trying to help me and answer my questions. When I have technical problems or other problems like missing a register, the staff here always solve my problems as quickly as they can. This makes me feel that choosing to study here is the right choice.”