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 Advisors
Huy Vu
International Student Services Office - Manager
Phone: +64 7 838 4214
Email: huyvu@waikato.ac.nz
Alice O'Donoghue
International Student Advisor - Visas and Under 18's
Phone: +64 7 838 4466 (ext. 6758)
Email: epermits@waikato.ac.nz
Bianca Nichol
International Student Advisor - Events and General Support
Phone: +64 7 837 9529
Email: bianca.nichol@waikato.ac.nz
Wanda Leremia-Allan
International Student Advisor - Middle Eastern Students
Phone: +64 7 838 4466 (ext. 6450)
Email: mid.east@waikato.ac.nz
Andrea Perry
International Student Advisor - Middle Eastern Students
Phone: +64 7 838 4466 (ext. 6450)
Email: mid.east@waikato.ac.nz
Thomas McDonald
International Student Advisor - New Zealand Aid Programme (NZAP) Scholarships
Phone: +64 7 838 4726
Email: thomas.mcdonald@waikato.ac.nz
Rachael Elliott
International Student Advisor - Study Abroad & Exchange, New Zealand Aid Programme (NZAP) Scholarships
Phone: +64 7 837 9906
Email: rachael.elliott@waikato.ac.nz
Deonne Taylor
International Student Administrator - New Zealand Aid Programme (NZAP)
Phone: +64 7 838 4268
Email: deonne@waikato.ac.nz
Marge Watson
International Student Insurance Administrator
Phone: +64 7 838 4437
Email: margew@waikato.ac.nz
Wenshu Wu
International Student Insurance Administrator
Phone: +64 7 838 4437
Email: wenshud@waikato.ac.nz
Leba Phillips
International Student Administrator, Visas
Phone: +64 7 838 4466, select option 1 then ext. 9631
Email: leba.phillips@waikato.ac.nz