Foundation Studies Programme
Pathway program that guaranteed entry to an appropriate Victoria University of Wellington undergraduate degree. New PATHWAY SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE see admission tab for details
The Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Studies Programme* is taught by UP International College New Zealand to prepare international students for entry into the Universities undergraduate courses.
The programme ensures you not only meet Victoria University of Wellington undergraduate course entry requirements but that you are fully prepared for the challenges of degree-level study. Classes are delivered by caring, highly-qualified teachers in a supportive and personalised learning environment.
Victoria University of Wellington is New Zealand’s top-ranked university for research quality* and has eight teaching faculties.
University Pathways
Students who successfully complete a Foundation Studies programme are guaranteed entry to an appropriate Victoria University of Wellington undergraduate degree.
The top student each term completing Foundation Studies receives a NZ$5,000 scholarship towards tuition fees in the first year of their undergraduate degree at Victoria University of Wellington.
Academic excellence
Partnered with Victoria University of Wellington, UP Education has been delivering the foundation programme for over 20 years. All teachers are trained and registered with the Teachers Council of New Zealand. We also place great emphasis on student welfare and ensure a high standard of care. Our dedicated staff are experienced in looking after the educational, practical and social needs of students.
Two offers of place from the start
Students who apply for the Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Studies Programme receive two offers of place: a letter of offer for Foundation Studies, and a conditional letter of offer for an undergraduate degree at the University. An unconditional offer of place is issued once you complete the programme and meet admission requirements.
Facilities
UP International College facilities include well equipped air-conditioned classrooms and computer laboratories and all students have access to the University library, learning centre and sports facilities.
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.
Start Dates
These start dates include Orientation, which students must attend.
Other fees
A Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 15 percent is inclusive where applicable.
The New Zealand Government has imposed an international student levy on tuition and course-related fees. The levy is currently set at 0.50% of compulsory tuition fees for UP International College New Zealand.
Subjects
Subjects for standard full year foundation studies programmes
- Core
- Optional (10 credits each)
Location & Facilities
UP International College campus is conveniently located in central Wellington, a short walk from Victoria University of Wellington, and close to public transport, accommodation, shops, cafes and restaurants.
Victoria foundation students have the same rights and privileges as other Victoria University of Wellington students*. Support services include student learning support, health service, counselling, financial advice and disabilities service. University facilities include a recreation centre, extensive libraries, cafes, bookshops and banking facilities, prayer rooms, student associations and more.
Prepare to study at university
Our Foundation Studies Programme provides a path to undergraduate-level study. It delivers the building blocks you need to study at Victoria University of Wellington.
- Study what interests you
- Upskill in academic English
- Improve your understanding of lectures
- Write stronger essays
- Learn academic referencing style, e.g. APA
- Improve pronunciation and confidence when speaking or presenting
- Develop skills in critical thinking
- Learn independent study skills
Subjects Core
- English for Tertiary Study (I and II, 40 credits)
- Introductory Mathematics (10 credits)
- New Zealand Culture and Society (10 credits)
Optional (10 Credits each)
- Calculus – Design and Society (I and II)
- Environmental Science
- Health Studies
- Accounting (I and II)
- Macroeconomics
- Management Studies
- Marketing
- Media Studies (I and II)
- Microeconomics
- Psychology
- Quantitative Methods
- Statistics
- Tourism (I and II)
Scholarship
Victoria University of Wellington offers a range of scholarship opportunities.
Programme Delivery
Partnered with Victoria University of Wellington, UP Education has been delivering the foundation programme for over 20 years. All teachers are trained and registered with the Teachers Council of New Zealand. We also place great emphasis on student welfare and ensure a high standard of care. Our dedicated staff are experienced in looking after the educational, practical and social needs of students.
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<li>Standard Plus programme- IELTS 5.0 (a minimum of 4.5 in all bands) or agreed equivalent
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<li>Extended programme- IELTS 4.5 (a minimum of 4.0 in all bands) or agreed equivalent
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<li>Standard programme - 8/9-month (three-term)
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USD 13700
<p>Pathway scholarships:</p><br>
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<th>Name</th>
<th>Value</th>
<th>Criteria</th>
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<td>Merit</td>
<td>Up to NZD5000</td>
<td>Based on results</td>
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<td>Fast-track</td>
<td>NZD2500</td>
<td>All fast-track students</td>
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<p>Progression scholarships:</p>
<p>The following scholarships are exclusive to UP Foundation Studies students. They are
awarded towards the tuition fees of the first year of undergraduate degree study at
Victoria University of Wellington. Students will be assessed for these scholarships upon
their completion of the programme, and each student can only receive one of the
awards.</p><br>
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<li>NZ$5,000 for a student with good academic grades who is involved in the extracurricular and community activities on offer by UP Education</li>
<li>NZ$5,000 for the top two academic performers in each graduating cohort</li>
<li>NZ$3,000 for the students who place third and fourth academically in each graduating cohort</li>
<li>NZ$500 for any student who achieves an overall score of 70 percent or higher.</li>
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Victoria University of Wellington
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most prestigious tertiary institutions with a proud tradition of academic excellence. Originally known as Victoria College, was founded in 1897, the year of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
Victoria University of Wellington consistently ranks among the top 225 of the world’s 18,000 universities in the QS World University Rankings
Victoria University of Wellington is one of only 13 universities in the world to hold the maximum 5 Stars Plus in the QS Stars rating of excellence and five stars in each of eight categories—arts and culture, discipline ranking and accreditations, employability, facilities, inclusiveness, internationalisation, research, and teaching.
We offer a range of programmes for anyone looking to study at university for the first time, further their studies and career, or retrain in a new profession. We can help you make the right decisions now to get where you want to go in your career and your life.
Choose from certificates, diplomas, Honours, Master’s, PhD and doctoral degrees—there’s a programme that’s right for you to advance your skills and knowledge.
UP Education partners with the university to deliver a range of bridging programmes to enable international students to pathway from their home country into an undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
UP Education
A pathway to university and a strong future At UP Education we open the door to an English-language university education.
Our difference lies in the way we combine specialised university entrance programmes and English language courses with personalised care and support for students studying away from home and family.
Pathways to success
We help students find pathways to success by getting them into the right courses and institutes to achieve their goals.
Our New Zealand-based Foundation Studies programmes prepare students for degree-level study. We offer:
The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies
AUT University Certificate in Foundation Studies
Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Studies Programme
We now also offer bridging programmes in Australia through our partnership with the University of Tasmania.
So that our New Zealand students have the right level of English language proficiency to complete Foundation Studies, we offer English language tuition at our Auckland-based English School, and The Campbell Institute, based in Wellington and Auckland.
A student-focused approach
Our student-focused approach to education prepares learners for success at English-language university. Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning, and are provided with the latest mobile technology to help them navigate the digital world.
Teachers of the highest quality
Our caring, experienced teachers take part in ongoing professional development to stay up to date with the latest innovations in learning and technology. We also have an independent appraisal system for staff that keeps teachers at the top of their field, and ensures the best outcomes for our students.
Strict academic standards
We teach Foundation Studies programmes on behalf of our partner universities, so our courses are set at an approved standard so that students can be successful at university.
While our focus is on seeing our students continue on to our university partners in either New Zealand or Australia, our qualifications help students gain entry into tertiary institutions all over the world.
Well-rounded students
Students come to UP Education to be academically successful but they will also learn about other cultures, including the culture of New Zealand and Australia. Subjects like Geography, History and Culture and Society help students explore local culture beyond the classroom.
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