AustraLearn and Massey University

  New Zealand

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

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 

Description: AustraLearn will facilitate your enrollment to the Massey University for one or two semesters of study abroad or into a degree program- bachelor's, master's or PhD. 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.

Auckland (Albany): Innovation Campus
Massey University Auckland's campus at Albany offers state-of-the-art facilities in a modern campus on Auckland's North Shore. Study and learning facilities are both spacious and contemporary. Classrooms are fully AV equipped, teaching is interactive, and the atmosphere is friendly, all providing a great environment in which to study.

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 trip.

Cost in US$: Contact AustraLearn

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to New Zealand Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Scholarships are Available. - $275,000 in scholarships available to AustraLearn study abroad students each year. The application is provided in upon acceptance to the AustraLearn program.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

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