Victoria University of Wellington (VUW)

Global Exchange School

At-A-Glance

What

Global Exchange School

Where

Wellington, New Zealand

When

Final dates announced on exchange school's website.

Spring Semester

March — June

Fall Semester

July — November

Who

Open to RISD students

Juniors + Seniors. Minimum 3.0+ GPA required.

Eligible RISD Departments

Architecture
Industrial Design
Interior Architecture

Academic Credits

Minimum 12 RISD credit equivalency

Instruction Language

English

Full English instruction

About VUW

Academic Credits

VUW utilizes the standard for credit hours as defined by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority for coursework. For transfer to RISD, 4 VUW credits = 2 ECTS = 1 RISD credit.

International students must be enrolled in a minimum of 45 credits to meet their student visa conditions of full-time study. Studio courses are typically 15 -30 credits. Courses in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Studies are typically 20 credits.

Course Selection Restrictions

Most courses are available to Study Abroad and Exchange students, but some are restricted, have limited entry, or have earlier application deadlines. More information can be found here.

National College of Art and Design (NCAD)

Apply for Global Exchange & AICAD

The entire application process will be completed using an online application portal. Apply the semester before you plan to attend.

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1:1 Advising Session

Have questions? The RISD Global team is available to meet for a 1:1 advising session. We can give you more information about your study options, help you figure out which program makes sense for you, and assist you with the application process.

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