Earn Your Degree at Massey University

  New Zealand

• Wellington: 
Wellington
• All Other Areas in New Zealand: 
Palmerston North

Description: AustraLearn will facilitate your direct enrollment to the Massey University for a bachelor's, master's or PhD program. Massey University is New Zealand s largest university by way of enrolments with some 40,000 students (including external students) and is host to students from more than 75 countries. It is a comprehensive university with a 78 year tradition of academic excellence and is characterized by the applied nature of degree programs and close links with industry and professional sectors.

The University is a progressive and dynamic multi-campus entity with campuses in Auckland (Albany), Palmerston North, and Wellington, and is well regarded for its innovation, research-lead education and ability to provide programs that meet the needs of both domestic and international students. AustraLearn students can attend either the Palmerston North or Wellington (fine arts and music only) campus. Today, it is among the top three universities in New Zealand for research degree completion and external research income.

Campus Locations:

Palmerston North: Student City
Palmerston North, a center of excellence for education with several tertiary and government research institutions, is the founding home of Massey University. The Massey campus is set amongst beautiful park-like grounds and offers students a university lifestyle like no other in New Zealand. This vibrant, young persons city with the highest student population per head in New Zealand, offers affordable accommodation, great restaurants, live theatre, sporting centers and indoor pools. For the adventurous, there are challenging mountain bike tracks, bungee jumping, river kayaking and equestrian facilities.

Palmerston North's central North Island location is conveniently close to several west coast beaches, the Hawkes Bay wine region, skiing and snowboarding at Mount Ruapehu and is only a two hour bus ride to the countrys capital city, Wellington. The airport also provides inexpensive international Trans-Tasman flights to Australia and Fiji.

Wellington: Creative Campus
The Massey campus in the heart of the capital city at Wellington is a diverse, lively and fun place to live and study. The campus is conveniently located within walking distance of trendy cafes and ethnic restaurants, bars, theatre and the Basin Reserve cricket stadium. Massey at Wellington is referred as the Creative Campus as students typically come here to study design, fine arts, and music, a perfect compliment to the citys art and cultural scene.

About AustraLearn

AustraLearn has developed a website specifically designed for individuals seeking degree programs abroad.

As the application center for 33 universities in Australia and New Zealand, AustraLearn assists all U.S. and Canadian students with finding, applying to, and enrolling in a degree program overseas. From start to finish, we provide you FREE support and enrollment assistance while you seek your degree in any field of study.

We are here for you on behalf of the universities as your central contact in the U.S. and Canada. They trust us to give you the information you need, when you need it, and financially support us to work on their behalf.

* We are financially supported by the universities so that all of our services can be FREE to you; we assist with the application, enrollment, financial aid, and student visa process.
* We are your central contact; we simplify the process by being your application center on your side of the world.
* You receive quicker responses to all your concerns and questions via direct personal contacts. The universities trust us to give you the information you need, when you need it.
* Many of the institutions we work with are ranked within the top 500 world-wide and 7 are in the top 50.
* The university is more apt to look at an application submitted by AustraLearn, because they know it has been reviewed by our staff and is complete upon arrival.

Highlights: Sport and off-campus adventure feature big in student life at Massey Palmerston North, with world-class athletics facilities and the Institute of Rugby on campus. You can take advantage of the many clubs and societies available to you through the Student Association and Recreation Center. Students enjoy getting involved in clubs like Massey Alpine, Massey Rugby, and Massey Soccer as well as activities like drama, belly-dancing, debating, yoga, martial arts, radio DJ, basketball, snowboarding/ skiing excursions, and other adventure trips.

Why study in Australia or New Zealand?

In addition to being exciting destinations that many people dream of visiting for a vacation, both Australia and New Zealand offer both personal and professionally rewarding educational opportunities for American and Canadian students.

Unprecedented Popularity

Both New Zealand and Australia are the fastest growing study abroad destinations for North Americans. In 2002, nearly 185,000 international students were enrolled at universities in Australia to earn their degree, and that number is increasing by 30% a year. In New Zealand, international student numbers are growing at over 40% per year.

International Recognition and Accreditation

A degree you earn in either country is recognized internationally and all universities are accredited and highly regulated by their respective governments, ensuring you of the highest quality education experience. In fact, both the Canadian and U.S. Departments of Education recognize the Australian and New Zealand higher education systems as among the very best in the world.

An Affordable Option

Earning a degree is very affordable, as tuition and fees plus cost of living are in most cases less than the USA and Europe. A favorable exchange rate continues to benefits students, especially Americans. Plus, you can take advantage of U.S. or Canadian government financial aid to help fund your studies.

Thousands of Choices

If there is something you want to study, you can find it at the universities in these countries. Thousands of majors and degree specialties are offered at the bachelor, master's, doctoral and other levels. A degree earned internationally-- particularly in countries as highly regarded and respected as Australia and New Zealand are-- will enhance your future employment opportunities and career advancement.

Degree Level: Masters Degree

Cost in US$: varies by degree

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to New Zealand Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is 1- 2 weeks

Post-Program Services Include:

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
• Alumni Network

AustraLearn's Mission Statement: AustraLearn seeks to foster the development of future leaders, who, through international awareness, gain a greater respect for and understanding of the relationship which exists between North America, Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific in the context of the larger global community.

Year Founded: 1989