Support of international students on-shore, development of linkages including student exchange and study abroad programmes for New Zealand and international students and other matters relating to the University's international activities are carried out in the International Centre. The Centre is located on the first floor of the Student Union Building in the centre of campus. International Student Support International students will be met at the airport and assisted with their accommodation needs providing they return the necessary forms. Orientation is a compulsory activity which is run immediately preceding both semesters. A student Drop-in Centre is open from 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday in the International Centre with free email facilities for students.
Staff are available to assist or refer students to appropriate student services.
Appointments with the International Student Support Co-ordinator should be made through the International Centre reception. The International Centre administers scholarship arrangements for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade for students from developing countries. Under these scholarships students sponsored by the Ministry are assisted with financial arrangements including support for themselves and their families. The International Centre holds a considerable resource of material from partner universities around the world. There are a number of exchange and study abroad schemes of which both New Zealand and international students can take advantage.