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About the University 🏫

Massey University, the Palmerston North campus is just one of 3 in New Zealand. You can also study at Massey University in the capital Wellington and the metropolis Auckland.

Massey University, Palmerston North, also known as "The Manawatū campus", houses 6000 students studying in fields such as business, humanities, social studies and science.

The Manawatū campus is known as New Zealand's center of learning and research in sciences such as agriculture, animals, biology, food technology, veterinary and biotechnology. Massey University is recently recognized as being among the top 3% best universities in the world.

The university campus offers great on-campus dorm rooms at favorable rates with free bus service covering the main parts of Palmerston North. The university campus gives you great circumstances for making new friends and expanding your network.

The Manawatū campus at Massey University has a wide range of clubs and associations available and there is even access to an award-winning recreational center, sports clubs and an Olympic athletics track. Lessons are taught in smaller classes to give students more quality of teaching and a closer community with their fellow students.

About the city 🌇

Palmerston North is the most student-friendly city in terms of living costs in New Zealand. The city is a proper student town, as 40% of the inhabitants are students. Palmerston North, with its 89,000 inhabitants, is the 8th largest city in New Zealand.

As a popular student city, the city has evolved in areas such as art, entertainment and sports but has managed to maintain its friendly and warm core culture. The city offers cafés, restaurants offering exquisite delicacies from all over the world and lots of outdoor adventures. Palmerston North is very easy to get around on foot, bike and an efficient network of public transport.

Students in Palmerston North have great opportunities for outdoor activities with spectacular views, starting from Tararua and Ruahine and stretching all the way down to the coast with local sand beaches.

Housing Opportunities🏫

Halls of residence and apartments

Living at the Massey hall of residence gives you the ultimate sense of being included in a true student community. It gives you great opportunities to establish a student life where you meet people from all over the world.

Homes are available both with meals included and without. There are 24/7 dedicated and professional staff available for all residents. There will be a team living at the student accommodations, which welcomes students, helps them if necessary, creates a safe environment and generally provides the environment with a social and fun atmosphere.

It is important to note that the residence areas are smoke-free and some of them are non-alcoholic. Residents are responsible for cleaning their own student housing and, of course, cleaning up after themselves in the common areas.

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Homestay

The Homestay option is for those who want an authentic experience with a local family from New Zealand. You become a member of a family that supports you from start to finish during your study abroad adventure.

Students who take advantage of the homestay option get their very own fully furnished room. This includes:

• Bed with linen that is washed weekly

• Desk with chair and lamp

• Pillows, blankets and towels

• Street cupboards and drawers

• Unlimited internet

Additionally, there is access to the kitchen, bathroom, toilet, laundry room, living room and dining room. Some homestay families have multiple rooms so one can share one's homestay experience with another student. The families have been carefully selected and have several years of experience as host families for international students.

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Off-campus accommodation

It is of course also possible to find something private such as an apartment, house or room. It is even an option to rent a room in a hostel or apartment with or without roommates at the following links:

It is important to make sure of the credibility of the landlord along with reading the contract carefully before signing when applying for accommodation outside the university's own student accommodation and collaborators.

Should you be unsure about some elements of private housing rental, it is always a good idea to contact the company/person you are renting from or possibly contact Tenancy Services New Zealand.

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Admission Requirements for Fulltime Degrees

Here is a description of the most important information for your study abroad. Rememeber, single semester study abroad (exchange) have often lower entry requirements and different course catalogues. Contact your advisor to hear about stipends, entry requirements, tuitions fees, course descriptions and more.
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What is the tuition and requirements for study abroad (exchange) students?

The study abroad (exchange student) programme will often have a different tuition fee and lower entry requirements. In addition, there might be a specific course catalog for study abroad exchange students. Book a call with a Uniclub advisor who will present you the requirements for single semester study abroad students, and how to navigate within the course catalog.

Additionally, you might be able to get exempt from taking a TOEFL or IELTS test as a study abroad (exchange) student. A Uniclub advisor will advise you on which universities have more flexbile English proficiency requirements.

What are the Semester Start Dates?

Massey University makes use of a Semester calendar system, meaning for both full-degree students and semester abroad students studying to receive credit towards their home degree system. The semester system is equivalent in course load and duration to a three-trimester system. Students can start their studies in February, July or November.


See more about Massey University's important dates in the academic calendar.

What are the Entry Requirements?

To apply for courses and programmes at Massey University, you must meet the general and specific entry requirements.


Documents required from students to apply to Massey University are:

  • Official copies of secondary school transcripts showing courses taken throughout the year and grades received (English version of the document)
  • Award Certificates
  • Passport
  • Health Insurance (OSHC is a minimum requirement)
  • A CV and a motivational letter
  • Evidence of English proficiency if you are a non-native English-speaking student.


See more about the entry requirements at Massey University.

What are the English Requirements?

The English requirements to get admitted to Massey University in Palmerston North can be sufficed in several ways. Below are the options for students to prove their English proficiency:


You will be able to provide evidence of your English language skills if you have:

  • completed an English language test such as IELTS, Pearson, TOEFL or Cambridge
  • completed some types of university (tertiary) or high-school (secondary) studies taught in English


See more about the English requirements at Massey University.

What are the Tuition Fees?

Tuition fees for international students at Massey University vary depending on the course you choose. The tuition fee at Massey University ranges from 29.000 NZD to 43.000 NZD per year for international students.


The tuition fee for a study abroad semester at Massey University for 4 units which equals to 30 ECTS is approx. 13.000 NZD.


See more about Massey University's tuition fees for international students.

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