International Student Support

Living and studying overseas can be challenging. Talking about some of the things that you are experiencing can help. The International Student Services Office is here to listen and work closely with other student support groups to help you during your time at Waikato.

Located in the Student Centre, the International Services Office is a dedicated team that provide assistance in the following areas:

• Immigration and Student Visa Information
• Medical and Travel Insurance
• International Orientations and events
• Study Abroad and Exchange
• International Government Scholarships
• Support and pastoral care

Contact our International Student Services Office

Huy Vu

International Student Services Office - Manager
Phone: +64 7 838 4214
Email: huyvu@waikato.ac.nz

Alice O'Donoghue

International Student Adviser - Visas and Under 18's
Phone: +64 7 838 4466 (ext. 6758)
Email: epermits@waikato.ac.nz

Bianca Nichol

International Student Adviser – Events and General Support, Study Abroad & Exchange
Phone: +64 7 837 9529
Email: bianca.nichol@waikato.ac.nz

Thomas McDonald

International Student Adviser - New Zealand Scholarships
Phone: +64 7 838 4726
Email: thomas.mcdonald@waikato.ac.nz

Nirosh Wijesinghe

International Student Adviser - New Zealand Scholarships
Phone: +64 7 837 9906
Email: nirosh.wijesinghe@waikato.ac.nz

Deonne Taylor

International Student Administrator - New Zealand Scholarships
Phone: +64 7 838 4268
Email: deonne@waikato.ac.nz

Marissa Cassin

International Student Administrator - Visas
Phone: +64 7 837 9631
Email: marissa.cassin@waikato.ac.nz