Overview

Location(s)	Auckland, New Zealand
Term	Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer
Credit	Agriculture, Business, Broadcasting, Communication, Construction Management, History, Dietetics, Emergency Management, Kinesiology, Supply Chain Management, Music Business, LEJA, Psychology, Accountancy, Art, Speech and Language Therapy, Social Work, Marketing, Biology, Zoology, and more! Just ask!
Classes Held	On-site
Housing	Residence Hall, Hostel, Apartment
Passport	Required

Program Eligibility

GPA	2.75*
Grad credit	Not Available
Non-WIU	No
Pre-requisite	None
Student Year	Sophomore, Junior, Senior

*Supply Chain Management students 3.0 GPA

Program Details

General: You are REQUIRED to follow the COVID-19 policies of your host school, host country, the CDC and TSA. It is your responsibility to know and understand these policies. If policies change before or during your program, it is your responsbility to comply with the new policies. Failure to do so can result in removal from your program and/or the host country, financial consequences and academic consequences at the host school and WIU. Massey University has three campuses located on the north and south islands of New Zealand. Students participating in this program during the fall or spring semester have options to take a variety of courses towards their major, minor, or general education requirements. Students participating in the summer National Expedition and Internship Experience will see the entire country, earn course credit, and gain practical experience through a specialized internship.

Housing and Meals: The accommodation options at the Massey University include student residence halls, shared apartments, and student hostels for the summer programs. More information is available on the Massey University accommodation website. 

Entry Requirements: Students must apply for a visa before entering New Zealand. Visa requirements can be found on the New Zealand immigration website.

Health Insurance: It is a university policy that all WIU students who study abroad are either covered under WIU student health insurance OR have purchased the Patriot Travel Medical Insurance plan through IMG.

Costs (Comparative Table)

SEMESTER PROGRAM

ITEMS	WIU	Massey
Tuition 12 semester hours, plan T	4,506.00	8,000.00
Application Fee		75.00
Health Insurance	842.00	200.00
Passport		135.00
Housing and Meals	4,365.00	4,160.00
Student visa		fee waiver for US citizens
Books and Supplies	400.00	700.00
Total	10113.00	13,270.00*

  *Students will arrange their own airfare. 

SUMMER PROGRAM

ITEMS	WIU	Massey
Tuition 6 semester hours, plan T	2,253.30	2800.00
Application Fee		75.00
Health Insurance		100.00
Passport		135.00
Housing and Meals	1,280.00	2300.00
Student visa		fee waiver for US citizens
Books and Supplies	100.00	100
Total	3,633.30	5510.00*

  *Students will arrange their own airfare. 

Financial Aid and Scholarships are available. Students participating in this program can apply for New Zealand government scholarships. 

Semester Dates

Fall: Mid-July - Mid-November

Spring: Late February-Late June

Summer: Dates vary by program

You can find out more information about Massey University by visiting their website.

Academics

Students are eligible to take most courses offered at Massey University. Courses are offered in a wide range of disciplines allowing students to take coursework towards major, minor, and general education requirements during the same semester.

For course options visit the website for Massey University. Please note that courses in New Zealand are called "papers."