Te Tumu Whakatipu offers foundation and university preparation pathways, short courses, study tours, accelerate+, transition learning and our Wānanga Nohinohi Te Kunenga Children’s University programme.
University preparation courses
Certificate in Foundation Studies – CertFoundStud
Successful completion of this qualification will give you admission to New Zealand universities and prepare you for undergraduate study.
Certificate of University Preparation – CertUniPrep
The Certificate of University Preparation will give you admission to Massey University and prepare you for undergraduate study.
UniReady
This free course is designed to boost your readiness for university study. It covers essential skills and knowledge that are key for your academic success.
Custom short courses and professional development
We offer world-class custom short courses for professional organisations, government institutions and partner universities, in New Zealand and internationally.
Contact our team for more information or to request a customised proposal.
Other programmes
Children's University
Children’s University Massey offers children and young people a range of exciting, out-of-school learning opportunities.
Complement your secondary schooling with Accelerate+
Our Accelerate+ programme provides secondary school and home-educated students with the opportunity to extend their study by completing university-level courses.
Meet our students
“I actually felt really cool doing my pathway programme. I spent four or five months doing it, put in the effort, and learnt a bunch of stuff that made my degree super easy in the first year.”
“All of my pathway instructors were extremely helpful in my studies, and I really valued the feedback I received since it was critical in assisting me in identifying what areas I needed to improve on in order to continue progressing each week.”
Te Tumu Whakatipu news
Ākonga go behind the scenes of local government as part of Civic Quest
Thirty ākonga, teachers and parent helpers from Awahou School and St Joseph’s School Feilding explored Manawatū District Council offices, chambers and local council sites as part of a Civic Quest event for Te Wānanga Nohinohi Te Kunenga Children’s University Massey.
Ākonga explore future opportunities at Te Matapihipihi Discovery Days across Massey campuses
More than 350 ākonga (students) from 18 kura explored future learning opportunities at Te Matapihipihi Discovery Days across Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s three campuses, taking part in a range of fun, interactive activities.
Partnership powers Massey-led disaster resilience training for Manaaki scholars
Thirty Manaaki scholars from Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries experienced Aotearoa New Zealand as a classroom and a living laboratory during Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s Disaster Risk Reduction for Resilience Manaaki Short-Term Training Programme.
Partnership boosts opportunities for Manawatū tamariki
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University has partnered with Talent Central to support the expansion of Te Wānanga Nohinohi ki Te Kunenga Children’s University Massey in Manawatū, to help more young people access inspiring learning opportunities and imagine their futures.
Contact us
We support people to grow and develop their potential. Get in touch with us to hear how we can help you get started.
You can email us at Te.Tumu.Whakatipu@massey.ac.nz, call us on 0800 627 739 or visit us on campus:
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