Study in New Zealand (in English) - ISEP Exchange

Fields of Study

• Agriculture:

  Agricultural Business Operations,  Agricultural Economics,  Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture,  Agronomy and Crop Science,  Animal Sciences,  Equine Studies,  Horticulture Operations,  International Agriculture,  Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management,  Soil Sciences

• Area Studies:

  Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other,  European Studies,  French Studies,  Japanese Studies,  Latin American Studies,  Pacific Rim Studies,  Regional Studies (U.S., Canada, Foreign)

• Biology: Recommended!

  Anatomy,  Animal Physiology,  Biochemistry and Molecular Biology,  Ecology and Evolutionary Biology,  Entomology,  Genetics,  Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography,  Marine Sciences,  Physiology,  Plant Physiology,  Wildlife Biology,  Zoology/Animal Biology

• Business: Recommended!

  Accounting,  Business Communications,  Business Management,  Business Statistics,  Construction Management,  E-Commerce,  Economics,  Entrepreneurship,  Fashion Merchandising,  Finance,  Human Resources Management,  International Business/Trade/Commerce,  Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management,  Management Information Systems,  Marketing,  Organizational Behavior Studies,  Organizational Leadership

• Communication: Recommended!

  Advertising,  Digital Communication and Media,  Intercultural Communication,  Journalism,  Mass Communication/Media Studies,  Photojournalism,  Public Relations,  Publishing,  Radio and Television

• Computer and Information Sciences:

  Computer and IT Support Services,  Computer Applications Programming ,  Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications,  Informatics,  Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation,  Web Page/Multimedia Design

• Construction Trades:

  Aviation Management and Operations,  Aviation Science and Technology,  Building Construction Technology,  Construction Site Management,  Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

• Education

  Early Childhood Education

• Engineering:

  Agricultural Engineering,  Computer Engineering,  Computer Software Engineering,  Electrical and Electronics Engineering,  Environmental Engineering,  Mechanical Engineering,  Robotics, and Automation Engineering,  Surveying Engineering,  Textile Sciences and Engineering

• English Language and Literature:

  English Literature (British and Commonwealth),  General Literature,  Professional/Technical Writing,  Writing

• Foreign Languages and Literatures:

  Chinese Language and Literature,  Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics,  Comparative Literature,  Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other,  French Language and Literature,  Japanese Language and Literature,  Linguistics,  Spanish Language and Literature

• Health Sciences: Recommended!

  Athletic Training,  Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology,  Clinical Laboratory Science,  Communication Sciences and Disorders,  Community Health Services/Counseling,  Health and Wellness,  Medicine,  Nutrition Sciences,  Occupational Therapy,  Public Health,  Veterinary Sciences,  Veterinary Technology

• History:

  Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology,  Ancient Studies/Civilizations,  Asian History,  European History,  History, Other

• Human Services:

  Public Administration,  Social Work

• International/Global Studies

  International Relations and Affairs

• Language and Culture

• Liberal Arts and Sciences

  Humanities

• Mathematics:

  Statistics,  Topology and Foundations

• Natural Resources/Conservation:

  Environmental Science,  Land Use Planning,  Marine Resources Management,  Sustainability Studies

• Philosophy and Religious Studies:

  Ethics,  Philosophy,  Religious Studies

• Physical Sciences:

  Acoustics,  Astronomy,  Chemistry,  Geology/Earth Science,  Physics

• Psychology: Recommended!

  Behavioral Sciences,  Clinical Psychology,  Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics,  Counseling Psychology,  Developmental and Child Psychology,  Dispute Resolution,  Educational Psychology,  Industrial and Organizational Psychology

• Social Sciences:

  Anthropology,  Cartography/GIS,  Family and Consumer Sciences,  Geography,  Human Development and Family Studies,  Political Science and Government,  Sociology,  Urban Studies,  Work and Family Studies

• Sports Studies:

  Kinesiology and Exercise Science,  Sport and Fitness Management,  Sports Studies

• Visual and Performing Arts:

  Folk Art ,  Industrial and Product Design,  Interior Design,  Jazz Studies,  Metal and Jewelry Arts

Academic Requirements

• U.S. GPA: 2.75 or higher
  *accepts lower GPA with explanation
• TOEFL iBT Score: 80
• TOEFL Writing Score: 19
• IELTS Score: 6
• IELTS Writing Score: 5.5
• IELTS Reading Score: 5.5
• IELTS Listening Score: 5.5
• IELTS Speaking Score: 5.5

Special Application Instructions

Students are required to submit an internal application following their placement which is required of the host institution. Instructions will be sent by the ISEP Host Coordinator by email. Missing or unverified documentation will result in delays in student placement; ISEP, therefore, recommends that applicants enclose the following documentation with their ISEP application:

• Birth certificate or passport
• Official academic transcripts
• Completed Massey University application form (select "how to apply" to access the form)

Students interested in taking courses at the New Zealand School of Music or the College of Creative Arts should consult special application instructions for audition tape and portfolio submission requirements. 

PASSPORT: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible.

VISA/RESIDENCE PERMIT: Most students attending this program will be required to obtain a visa/residence permit. For more information on the process and estimated cost, please review the ISEP Country Handbook here.

Fields of Study

• Agriculture

• Architecture

• Biology

• Communication

• Computer and Information Sciences

• Engineering

• Health Sciences

• History

• Hospitality and Tourism

• Liberal Arts and Sciences

• Mathematics

• Natural Resources/Conservation

• Physical Sciences

• Social Sciences

• Sports Studies

• Visual and Performing Arts

Academic Requirements

• U.S. GPA: 2.75 or higher
  
• TOEFL iBT Score: 90
• TOEFL Writing Score: 20
• IELTS Score: 6

Special Application Instructions

Students are required to submit an internal application following their placement which is required of the host institution. Instructions will be sent by the ISEP Host Coordinator by email. Missing or unverified documentation will result in delays in student placement; ISEP, therefore, recommends that applicants enclose the following documentation with their ISEP application:

• Birth certificate or passport
• Official academic transcripts
• Completed Massey University application form (select "how to apply" to access the form)

Students interested in taking courses at the New Zealand School of Music or the College of Creative Arts should consult special application instructions for audition tape and portfolio submission requirements. 

PASSPORT: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible.

VISA/RESIDENCE PERMIT: Most students attending this program will be required to obtain a visa/residence permit. For more information on the process and estimated cost, please review the ISEP Country Handbook here.

Academic Program Notes:

• Massey University’s Global Student Athlete program allows male and female student-athletes to combine international coaching and training with one or two semesters of overseas study. Students will train with the elite athletes of the Manawatu region and have opportunities to engage with both professional athletes and New Zealand representatives of their respective sports.

• Strength and Conditioning provides athletes from any sport with structured personal training sessions to improve their stamina and fitness.

• Elite Sport Services combine comprehensive workshops, performance tracking, and a sport centre membership.

• Rugby is an opportunity for overseas rugby players to train alongside professional coaches and athletes in New Zealand.

• Equestrian gives experienced riders three riding sessions per week, focusing on dressage or showjumping, and all necessary equipment for your horse.

• Cricket includes coaching by international players, weekly training sessions, placement into a local cricket team, and enrolment in Elite Sport Services.

• Students with a strong background in communication, journalism, or marketing can apply for a full semester internship.  The Communication Internship involves a placement in a media company, for-profit business, community arts agency, sports organisation, governmental department, or global non-profit.  Internships are available on all three Massey campuses during semester 1 and 2. The internship will serve as one of the four courses you take at Massey during the semester. 

• Students interested in taking courses at the New Zealand School of Music or the College of Creative Arts should consult special application instructions for audition tape and portfolio submission requirements. 

• Massey University follows the Southern Hemisphere calendar. If you are considering studying for a full-year in New Zealand, you should consider starting your program at the beginning of Massey’s academic year in February. 

Programs are called “qualifications” in New Zealand and a program area of focus is called a “specialization”.  Classes are called both “courses” and “papers”.  Most courses are worth 15 credits per semester.  Students can expect to spend 10 hours per week attending lectures and required discussions, completing readings and assignments. 

The credit system at Massey U.