Massey University

Massey University
Private Bag 11 222
Palmers ton North
64-6-350 5599
64-6-350 5698
Website Address: www.massey.ac.nz

Academic Courses

Five major Colleges (Business; Design, Fine Arts and Music; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; and Sciences) provide a comprehensive range of Diplomas and Undergradate and Postgraduate degrees. A characteristic of many of Massey's professional degree programmes is their applied nature and close links with industry and professional sectors.

The University also offers a Foundation Studies Programme and other pre-university Diplomas as well as English tuition for students who require further academic qualifications for entry to degree programmes.

General Notes

Honors programmes are available for all undergraduate degrees. Students completing a three-year undergraduate degree at Massey University with high academic standing may be eligible to undertake an Honors year as a postgraduate qualification. Four-year undergraduate degrees are awarded with Honors to students who achieve a high academic standard.

Fees are listed in New Zealand, NZ$. They are a guide for a standard 100 points of full-time study (two semesters or one academic year). Unless otherwise stated, fees are for postgraduate papers, which are wholly research, will be reduced by 20% provided the research project is 100 points or more.

English Language Proficiency

Unless previous study has been in the English language medium, evidence of English language proficiency is required. English language study and support are available at all three campuses.

The following minimum international test scores are required for admission:
Foundation

TOEFL 500 (Computer-based test 173)
IELTS 5.0

Pre-Degree Diplomas

TOEFL 525 (Computer-based test 196)
IELTS 5.5

New Zealand Diploma of Business

TOEFL 550 (Computer-based test 213)
IELTS 6.0

Undergraduate

TOEFL 550 (Computer-based test 213)
IELTS 6.0

Postgraduate

TOEFL 575 (Computer-based test 232)
IELTS 6.5

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Academic Year

The University operates a two-semester academic year: February to June (Semester One) and July to November (Semester Two). Some professional programmes may require a Semester One start.

Application Closing Dates

(Undergraduate): 15 January (semester 1), 15 June (semester 2). Late applications may be considered.

Application Fee

Nil

Programme Commencement Dates

23 February 2004 (semester 1)
Pre-degree programmes 16 February 2004 (W)
12 July 2004 (semester 2)

All students must attend the compulsory Student Orientation, which commences one week prior to programme start dates.

General Information

Airport Pickup: Free of charge to new students
Recommended Living Expenses: $160 pw (all-inclusive)Accommodation At Palmerton North

Campus Halls of Residence from $130-200pw (depending on meal plan selected)
Campus Flats from $110-$140; Home stay $150 pw incl food
Albany: Flats from $125-$145 pw; Home stay $175-$200 pw incl food
At Wellington: Off-Campus Hall of Residence $163-$198 pw incl food, Apartment Room $112-117 pw excl food
Homestay $175-$200 pw incl food

All students must pay a deposit to guarantee their accommodation placement. This deposit varies between $170-814 depending on the type of accommodation chosen. Students can expect your accommodation and living costs to be between NZ$10,000 - $12,000 per year. This will cover accommodation, telephone, food, transport, recreation, and personal needs.