The Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Studies (EXTENDED)
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.
Flexibility
Students who successfully complete a Foundation Studies programme are guaranteed entry to an appropriate Victoria University of Wellington undergraduate degree.
University pathway
Students who successfully complete a Foundation Studies programme are guaranteed entry to an appropriate Victoria University of Wellington undergraduate degree.
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.
Subjects
Subjects for standard full year foundation studies programmes
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
Introduction to Accounting
Macroeconomics
Management Studies
Marketing
Media Studies (I and II)
Microeconomics
Physics (I and II)
Psychology
Quantitative Methods
Statistics
Tourism (I and II)
Intakes
- Jan
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Life-long learning
At UP Education, you’ll join a team of people who are passionate about shaping the next generations of leaders.
We offer career progression in a wide range of roles with exciting opportunities for high achievers in a range of locations across New Zealand, Australia and around the world.
We are always interested in hearing from people passionate about education. We often seek applications for roles in teaching and tutoring, HR, marketing, sales, property, finance, the academic quality team, and more.
PSW Opportunity
PSW is 2 Years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
• IELTS 4.5 (minimum of 4.0 in all bands); or
• agreed equivalent
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
42750 NZD
Annual Cost of Living: 20000 NZD
Application Fee: N/A
Similar Programs
- The Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Studies (STANDARD) at UP Education (New Zealand)
- The Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Studies (FAST-TRACK) at UP Education (New Zealand)
- The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies (EXTENDED) at UP Education (New Zealand)
- The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies (FAST-TRACK) at UP Education (New Zealand)
- The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation (ACCELERATED) at UP Education (New Zealand)
- The Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Studies (STANDARD PLUS) at UP Education (New Zealand)