Arrival Guide

1. Pay Tuition Fees

Upon receipt of an Offer of Study, all International students must ensure their tuition fees are paid before they commence their study.

2.Insurance

All International students must have current and appropriate medical and travel insurance to study in New Zealand.

3. Visa

International students studying in New Zealand must have a current student Visa prior to arrival in New Zealand.

4. Booking Flights

We strongly advise you book your air travel arrangements well in advance. Look for student discounts on flight tickets and compare prices at different agencies and airlines.

5. Accommodation

It is recommended that you book your student accommodation well in advance. At Unitec you have the option of staying at our Student Village or Homestay.

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For private accommodation, it is recommended to seach at www.trademe.co.nz

6. What to Bring

Deciding what to bring with you can be complicated. This guide will tell you what useful items to bring and provide some useful tips to help you prepare for the New Zealand climate.

1. Airport Procedures

Ensure that your learn about airport procedures including baggage claim, airport transportation, immigration control and biosecurity control as this could affect your arrival to New Zealand.

2. Meet & Greet Service

Unitec offers a complimentary meeting service at the Auckland International Airport for new students. This needs to be booked in advance.

3. Banking in New Zealand

We highly recommend that you open a New Zealand bank account to ensure that your money is kept safely. A full range of service and bank accounts are available.

4. Personal Safety

Auckland is a safe and welcoming city. However, it is important to familiarise yourself with emergency procedures and community groups. This section shares some helpful tips and talks about the Unitec 24 hour emergency phone line.

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5. Transport & Driving

Auckland has a safe and reliable public transport system including buses and trains. Owning your own car can give you independance and freedom to travel. However, there are important things you must know.

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6. Working and Living in Auckland

If you are studying at Unitec for 12months or longer there could be opportunities to work in New Zealand. For some, you can work part-time for up to 20 hours per week.

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1. Living in Auckland

Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand with approximately a third of the population living here. According to Mercer rankings, Auckland is ranked 4th equal as the world's quality of living destination.

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2. Orientation

International orientation is programme of activities, events and information sessions to provide an introduction to Unitec and living in Auckland. It is a great way to meet new people and is compulsory for all international students to attend.

Our International Orientation days for 2012 are:

Semester One - Wednesday, 22 February

Semester Two - Wednesday, 18 July

3. Campus maps

Here you will find downloadable maps of our campuses.

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4. Support and Advice

You can get everything you need on campus from our expert and friendly staff, visa support, insurance advice and support with finding a job.

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5. Clubs and Activities

Joining clubs and attending activities is a great way to meet new students. USU (Unitec Student Union) is the official student representation body for Unitec.

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6. Auckland Lifestyle

Now that you have completed our Arrival Guide, take some time to check out some popular websites and find out whats on in Auckland.

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