New Zealand: Palmerston North Semester

Massey University in Palmerston North

Massey has a reputation of academic excellence and leadership across a wide range of disciplines and is, for example, New Zealand's premier and largest institution for agricultural and horticultural teaching and research. The University's strengths also include Aviation, Biotechnology, Communication, Environmental & Ecological studies, Forestry, Food Technology, Genetics, Human Nutrition, Psychology, Performance Jazz, Sociology and Sports Studies. Study Abroad students can select from a wide range of courses across the five Colleges: Business; Education; Design, Fine Arts & Music; Humanities & Social Sciences; and Sciences.

Course Offerings

Course offerings at Massey University can be found at the Massey Program Course Search.

Academic Highlights

New Zealand-focused subjects of particular interest to recent students include: Maori Visual & Performing Arts, NZ Fauna & Flora, NZ Environmental Issues, Plate Tectonics & NZ Geology, Mid-Twentieth Century Aotearoa/ NZ Literature, Maori Language, Defense Studies, and the New Zealand Economy.

 

Student Life

One way to immerse your self in the Kiwi culture and make new friends is to live amongst Kiwi students. At Palmerston North, you have a range of quality housing and living options to choose from, including on-campus, catered Halls of Residence and university managed Flats or off-campus, self-catered Apartments. Students enjoy the social environment and recreational events organized between the Massey housing facilities. Accommodation is within a short distance from central campus and guaranteed to international students.

Massey provides students with a range of indoor and outdoor recreational, cultural and leisure programs through the Recreation and Student Association Centers. Campus facilities include: circuit and cardio training rooms; squash, basketball and volleyball courts; climbing wall; dance room; as well as playing fields for rugby, soccer and hockey. Students at the Palmerston North campus love the Massey Alpine club which organizes rock and ice-climbing trips, cheap ski-lodging at Mt Ruapehu, and more…

The international student orientation is compulsory to all new students and is a great way to be introduced to life in New Zealand such as a BBQ and formal dinner, enjoy guest speakers, check course enrolments, and find out anything you need to know about services and support available on campus. Various optional activities organized by the Student Association include live concerts, sports days, a Bizarre Ball, a Toga Party, Drive in Movies and city tours.

 

Duration

Semester One (Spring 2013):  February 17 - June 22

Semester Two (Fall 2013): July 8 - November 13

See Massey University website for details.

 

Application Deadline(s)

Semester One (US Spring Semester): November 1

Semester Two (US Fall Semester): April 1

All application materials must be completed through the online application and/or received at Montana State University by these dates. 

 

Eligibility Requirements

Students must have at least a 2.8 GPA and have sophomore status to be eligible for the program. Community college applicants must have completed the requirements for an associate's degree before the start of the program.

Costs

Spring 2013: $11,300

Fall 2013: $11,600

Costs Included

Tuition, medical insurance, airport pick-up, orientation, and student ID card.

Costs Not Included

Airfare, personal costs, room & board (current estimates are $160-$200 per week depending on option).

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.

Related Links

Wikipedia Palmerston North, New Zealand

 

Apply Online Now:

Massey University, Palmerston North - Online Application

Please feel free to contact us with questions.

Alyson Roberts, CCIS Study Abroad Advisor
Office of International Programs
400 Culbertson Hall
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT 59717

Phone: 994-7044
Fax (406) 994-1619
E-mail: CCIS Study Abroad Advisor

How do I apply?

 

Start the CCIS Study Abroad application process by clicking the link above to proceed to the online application through Montana State University.

In addition to the online application, you will need to submit the following items:

• Official Transcript
• Copy of Passport (Biographical Page)
• 2 Passport-Size Photos
• Home University Approval Form
• Massey University Supplemental Application 
• 2 Academic Recommendations

 

*All MSU students must make an appointment with the MSU Office of International Programs before completing the application.

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.