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Spring 2026
Dates: February, 2026 – June, 2026
Application Deadline: September 15
Costs: Contact the program sponsor for updated cost
Fall 2026
Dates: July, 2026 – November , 2026
Application Deadline: March 15
Costs: Contact the program sponsor for updated cost
The Manawatu campus in Palmerston North is the founding home of Massey University. With a student population of 9,000 students, the campus sits amongst beautiful park-like grounds, and offers students a university lifestyle like no other.
This vibrant, young person's city with the highest student population per head in New Zealand, offers affordable accommodation, great bars and restaurants, live theatre, sporting centres and indoor pools. For the adventurous, there are challenging mountain bike tracks, bungi-jumping, river kayaking and equestrian facilities.
College of Staten Island, CUNY
Gonzalo Villena
ELI Director
Questions? Contact me
studyab@csi.cuny.edu
Tel:(718) 982-2100
This program is sponsored and administered by The College of Staten Island/CUNY. Questions? Contact Gonzalo Villena - studyab@csi.cuny.edu.
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.
Course Offerings
*Note: Course scheduling and availability is subject to change at the discretion of the host institution.
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 (called papers) at Massey University can be found at the Massey Program Course Search.
Subjects taught on the Manawatu campus inlude: Agriculture Computer Science Economics Education Engineering International Business Mathematics and Information Sciences Nutrition Sciences Social Sciences
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.
Global Student Athlete Program
The Global Student Athlete program allows athletes to improve their skills and fitness while studying overseas. GSA combines study abroad with professional coaching and personal training for student athletes. Our newest track: Golf as our sports-specific track. Our other track: Strength and Conditioning provides support for student-athletes from any sport. All tracks are open to male and female athletes.
Course Credits
Credits vary by course
Language of Instruction
English
Student Life
Massey provides students with a range of indoor and outdoor recreational, cultural and leisure programs through the Recreation and Student Association Centers.
Learn more about student organzations at the Manawatu campus.
Learn more about sport and recreation at the Manawatu campus.
Learn more about the city of Palmerston North.
Click for the Guide to Studying in New Zealand
Housing
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. To learn more, visit the Accommodations website.
Spring 2026
Dates: February, 2026 – June, 2026
Application Deadline: September 15
Costs: Contact the program sponsor for updated cost
Fall 2026
Dates: July, 2026 – November, 2026
Application Deadline: March 15
Costs: Contact the program sponsor for updated cost
Costs Included
The program fee includes tuition, fees, CISI insurance, New Zealand student health insurance, and an arrival airport shuttle if arranged ahead.
Costs Not Included
Estimated costs include passport, airfare, room and board (costs depend on housing and meals or "catering" options student selects), books (estimate of 500 New Zealand dollars per term), laundry, personal expenses, and local transportation.
*Note: A non-refundable program deposit of $800 is due upon acceptance and is applied toward the total cost of the program.
All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Contact the program sponsor to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.
Please refer to your acceptance materials for information on arrival, orientation, and academic calendar. The refund policy is program specific and non-transferable. Refer to your acceptance materials for the comprehensive refund policy or contact the program sponsor.
Application Deadlines
Fall: March 15
Spring: September 15
Eligibility Requirements
Interested students should have at least sophomore standing and a GPA of 2.8 based on a 4.0 scale or higher, in addition to transcripts and two letters of recommendation. Community college applicants must have completed the requirements for an associate's degree before the start of the program.
Have you talked with your study abroad advisor about your home institution's application process? Your institution's deadline might be earlier than the CCIS program application deadline. Check now to make sure all of your material is submitted on time!
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