Massey University
Palmerston North, New Zealand
Massey University has campuses in Palmerston North, Auckland, and Wellington.
Find your future in
New Zealand
Your next chapter, on the other side of the world
From exploring universities to discovering life in New Zealand, your study journey starts here. Get to know your options and take the next step with us.
Student living costs: From $1,050 per month
Annual tuition: About $5,000–$32,000 per year
Work while studying: 25 hours per week
Post-study stay: 12–36 months
- Study language
- English
- Currency
- $NZD
- Cities to explore
- Auckland, Dunedin, Palmerston North
- Study pathways
- Bachelor’s · Master’s · PhD
Give your ideas room to grow
Match New Zealand universities’ teaching and research areas to your goals. Check course calendars, language requirements and student services with your chosen institution.
- Choose a university that fits your goals
- Review language, prerequisites and course content
- Build an application plan around your background
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Make a life in New Zealand
In New Zealand, orientation or O Week helps you explore campus, meet other students and learn about support services. Cultural, academic and sports clubs offer ways to discover new interests, make friends and learn about Māori culture. Buddy programmes and volunteering are further ways to connect with university and local communities, practise your English and develop new skills alongside your studies.
Clarify your study path in New Zealand
Discuss your academic background, language and timeline with us to explore your next step.
Plan for the whole experience
In New Zealand, tuition depends on course type and duration, while many everyday costs are quoted weekly. Compare figures in NZD over matching time periods.
- Tuition & study
Confirm full-course tuition and payment or refund terms; one year’s fee is not necessarily the total degree cost.
- Everyday budget
Separate rent, groceries, power, internet and transport; ask whether halls include meals and utilities.
- Getting started
Separate deposits, travel and settling-in costs from recurring spending; total weekly rates across your full stay.
- Funding & budgeting
Match monthly spending to confirmed funding; student-association services and discounts can help manage costs.
Figures are estimates from official guides; confirm current amounts with your institution and accommodation provider.
Admission & student visas for New Zealand
For New Zealand’s Fee Paying Student Visa, start with an eligible provider’s offer. The provider assesses your academic and English readiness.
- Admission & enrolment
Offshore applicants can start with a conditional offer, but final visa approval requires an unconditional offer.
- Documents & preparation
Prepare tuition, living-funds and outward-travel evidence; check insurance, health and character requirements.
- Visa & residence process
Apply online to Immigration New Zealand and follow the tuition-payment sequence appropriate to your circumstances.
The route and documents depend on your nationality, course and circumstances; check the official current checklist before applying.
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Frequently asked questions about studying in New Zealand
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