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Midwifery

Learn more about studying Midwifery as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    37,400NZD
  • Start date
    Feb, Nov
  • QS Ranking
    #241

Program overview

What Victoria University of Wellington says about their program:

The Bachelor of Midwifery combines health science, midwifery theory, and supervised clinical learning to prepare students to support women, babies, and whānau through pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

    2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Required grades

to see how attainable this program is.

  • A levels

    CCC

  • International Baccalaureate (IB)

    24

All grade information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official program page for the latest information on required grades.

Additional requirements

Documents

  • Certified copy of official academic results.

Tests and examinations

  • English-proficiency evidence is required unless an accepted exemption applies.
  • Standard undergraduate English

    IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, with no band below 5.5, or an accepted equivalent.

How to apply

Scholarships at Victoria University of Wellington

  • VUW Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Official page

    Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington offers a NZ$15,000 partial tuition-fee scholarship to new international students entering the first year of a full-time Bachelor's degree on campus. No separate scholarship application is required; eligible students are assessed through their programme application and the scholarship is applied to one year of tuition.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Victoria University of Wellington provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Victoria University of Wellington encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from NZ$35,771 to 28,621 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    from NZ$57,371 to 22,670 per year

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What is the cost of living near Victoria University of Wellington?

Category Cost  (in New Zealand Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,918
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,675
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$266
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$87
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$57
Monthly public transport pass$200
Monthly grocery basket$350
Books and study supplies (monthly)$83
Coffee shop drink$6
Cinema or cultural event ticket$20
Gym membership$64

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and wgtn.ac.nz (University published).

Visa requirements for Victoria University of Wellington

Navigating the visa process is a crucial step in your study abroad journey. Make sure to seek guidance and support to ensure you meet all necessary requirements for your time at Victoria University of Wellington.

New Zealand student visa requirements