Study in New Zealand (in English) - ISEP Exchange
You can’t go wrong when you have the option to explore numerous national parks, immerse yourself in Maori culture, have access to world class surfing and skiing – and world class education, all in one university. If you are looking for a study abroad experience that is action packed inside and outside of the classroom, Massey University is the place for you.
The Manawatu campus is Massey University's original campus and has a rich academic history, particularly in the fields of agriculture and animal studies.
Massey University's Palmerston north campus is home to around 9,000 students, Massey’s original campus is bicycle-friendly and set among beautiful park-like grounds. It is made up of two locations split by the Manawatu River. Turitea is across the river from the city and Hokowhitu is on the city-side. One-third of the people living in Palmerston North are between the ages of fifteen and thirty. Many are students, making Palmerston North a young person's city with a lively social scene. The city center is vibrant with its many cafes, pubs, live theater and live music.
Sport and off-campus adventure are also part of the city's attraction. Minutes from campus are some of the best mountain bike tracks anywhere. Further afield you will find bungy jumping, river kayaking, rafting, trout fishing, horseback riding and hiking. It's only two hours' drive to the capital city of Wellington, to vineyards and beaches in Hawke's Bay, or to snow-covered ski slopes at Mount Ruapehu in wintertime.
Massey University offers a wide range of extracurricular student activities available for all students, from the alpine club to fire-spinning to waterpolo. Clubs day, during the first week of the semester, is a great opportunity for students to peruse what's offered, but there is also a list of Massey University Clubs. Massey also has excellent recreation center facilities available.
This program is eligible for a scholarship! Click the links below to find out more.
Massey University Scholarship
Global Student Athlete Scholarship
Course Description
The Manawatu campus offers over 150 undergraduate certificate, diploma and bachelor programs. Study and research programs include sciences, education, arts, humanities and social sciences, aviation, horticulture, engineering, food science and technology, biotechnology, advanced material sciences and product development.
Massey University also offers a unique Global Student Athlete program that allows male and female student-athletes to combine international coaching and training with one or two semesters of overseas study. You will train with the elite sportspeople of the Manawatu region and have opportunities to engage with both professional athletes and New Zealand representatives of your sport.
- 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.
Academics
Other Academic Conditions
Massey University follows the Southern Hemisphere calendar. If you are looking to study for a full-year in New Zealand, you should consider starting your program at the beginning of Massey’s academic year in February.
Massey applicants CANNOT enroll in Massey without the documents listed in the Special Application Instructions. Please check and include the documents in the Special Application Instructions, under the Undergraduate and Graduate tabs, before submitting your ISEP application.
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.
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.
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