STUDY IN NEW ZEALAND BY TENZIN ECPF
1. Massey University
Undergraduate Entry Requirements
Age Requirement:
- Applicants must generally be at least 17 years old.
Academic Qualifications:
- New Zealand Students: Completion of the New Zealand University Entrance qualification (e.g., NCEA Level 3) or equivalent.
- International Students: Equivalent high school qualifications, such as:
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
- A-Levels with passing grades in relevant subjects
- High school diploma or recognized certificate from other countries
- Some programs, such as engineering, health sciences, or business, may have specific prerequisites in subjects like mathematics or science.
English Language Proficiency
International students need to meet one of the following English language requirements:
- IELTS: Minimum score of 6.0 overall, with no band below 5.5 (some programs may require higher scores).
- TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 80, with at least 19 in Writing.
- PTE Academic: Minimum score of 50 overall, with no communicative skill below 42.
- Massey also accepts equivalent qualifications from other recognized English tests.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Academic Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field from a recognized institution is required for most master’s programs.
- Some programs may require an honors degree, a postgraduate diploma, or relevant professional experience in addition to the degree.
English Language Proficiency
For most postgraduate programs, the following English requirements apply:
- IELTS: Minimum score of 6.5 overall, with no band lower than 6.0.
- TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 90, with at least 20 in Writing.
- PTE Academic: Minimum score of 58 overall, with no communicative skill below 50.
Intake Dates:
- Massey University has two main intakes: Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July), with additional intakes for some programs.
