New Zealand: Wellington Semester

Massey University in Wellington

In the heart of the city is the Massey University Wellington campus with a population of approximately 4,500 students. 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, theatres, museums, the Basin Reserve cricket ground, and the Westpac Stadium.

Course Offerings

Course offerings at Massey University can be found at the Massey Program Course Search.

Academic Highlights

The program focuses on four broad areas: Communication, Journalism, Business, Engineering & Technology, Health & Well-being, and Creative arts. 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. Massey's College of Humanities & Social Sciences, and College of Sciences are also operational on the Wellington campus.

 

Student Life

One way to immerse yourself in the Kiwi culture and make new friends is to live amongst Kiwi students. At the Wellington campus, students can choose from university managed Flats or Apartments (off-campus - self catered). Students enjoy the social environment and recreational events organized between the Massey housing facilities. Accommodation is within a short distance from central campus and guaranteed to international students.

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. It is a compact city, set between a magnificent harbor and rolling green hills, where shops, exciting galleries and great restaurants are within easy walking distance. The Wellington campus is centrally located near the city's artistic and entertainment quarters of Cuba Street and Courtenay Place.

Wellington is the home of the country's national museum, Te Papa Tongarewa, the International Festival of the Arts, the Wearable Art Awards, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Weta Workshop, the Westpac Stadium (where you can watch the All Blacks play!) and the renowned entertainment district in Courtenay Place.

The city caters for nature lovers as well; with beautiful beaches, mountain biking and walking tracks and a wildlife sanctuary. Over 60% of Wellington's residents live within 3km of the sea. Wellington is also home to New Zealand's Parliament and government service sector.

The international student orientation is compulsory to all new students and is a great way to be introduced to life in New Zealand such as a BBQ and formal dinner, enjoy guest speakers, check course enrolments, and find out anything you need to know about services and support available on campus. It is also a chance to meet fellow study abroad students and key university staff. Various optional activities organized by the Student Association include live concerts, sports days, a Bizarre Ball, a Toga Party, Drive in Movies and city tours.

 

Duration

Spring 2009: February 23- June 20
Fall 2009: July 13- November 11

Application Deadline(s)

Semester One - November 1
Semester Two - April 1

Eligibility Requirements

Students must have at least a 2.8 GPA and have sophomore status to be eligible for the program. Community college applicants must have completed the requirements for an associate's degree before the start of the program.

Costs

Fall 2008: $8271
Spring 2009: $8271

Costs Included

Tuition, medical insurance, orientation, and student ID card.

Costs Not Included

Airfare, personal costs, room & board (current estimates are $115-$155 per week depending on option).

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.

Related Links

Wikipedia Wellington, New Zealand

 

Submit Application Materials To:

Study Abroad Advisor
Office of International Programs                                                                                           Montana State University
400 Culbertson Hall                                                                                                      Bozeman, MT 59717
Phone: 994-7151
Fax (406) 994-1619
E-mail: newzealand@montana.edu

How do I apply?

 

Start the CCIS Study Abroad application process by downloading and printing the following forms. These PDF documents are viewed using Adobe's Acrobat Reader plug-in, which is available free. If you don't have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, click here.

Download CCIS Study Abroad Application Instructions and Procedures*
(File size:19KB)

Download CCIS Study Abroad Application and Academic Reference Form*
(File size:28KB)

Download CCIS Course Request Form*
(File size: 5KB)

 

*All MSU students must make an appointment with the MSU Office of International Programs before completing the application.

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.