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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 Massey Wellington campus is known as the creative campus and is fitting for the culture and lifestyle of the residence of the Capital city. Wellington is the geographical, political and cultural centre of New Zealand. It is located between a beautiful harbor and rolling green hills and offers an unforgettable city experience in a natural setting. Wellington has excellent shopping, professional theatre and cafes and restaurants. The central city is only two kilometers wide so it can be explored easily on foot.
College of Staten Island, CUNY
Gonzalo Villena
ELI Director
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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 Wellington
In the heart of the city is the Massey University Wellington campus with a population of approximately 4,500 students. The program focuses on six broad areas: Communication, Journalism, Business, Engineering & Technology, Health & Well-being, and Creative arts.
Course Offerings
*Note: Course scheduling and availability is subject to change at the discretion of the host institution.
Course offerings (called Papers) for Massy can be found at Course Offerings Massey. Subjects taught in Wellington include: Business Fashion Design Health Science Journalism Studies Music Photographic Design Product Design Engineering
Academic Highlights
The School of Design at Massey is New Zealand's oldest (established in 1886) and most prestigious design school and has a reputation for excellence in international quality art and design education.
Course Credits
Credits vary by course
Language of Instruction
English
Student Life
Student life is not just about studying and so Massey provides you with a range of indoor and outdoor recreational, cultural and leisure programmes through the Recreation and Student Association Centres at each campus. Wellington is New Zealand 's capital city and a great place to live. The Wellington campus is centrally located near the city's artistic and entertainment quarters of Cuba Street and Courtenay Place.
Learn more about student organizations in Wellington here, learn more about Sport and Recreation in Wellington here, and learn more about the city of Wellington here.
Click for the Guide to Studying in New Zealand
Housing
At the Wellington campus, students can choose from university-managed flats or apartments (off-campus and self catered). To learn more about the options, visit the Accommodation 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 approximately 5,800 New Zealand Dollars for on-campus apartment with no meal plan; homestay and private rentals are also options), 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.
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