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The application details are the same for all National Expedition and Internship program tracks.
You can find specific information about each track by following the links below.
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Applications are due by 15 March. We begin processing applications on a first come, first served basis prior to the application deadline. It is to your advantage to apply early since the program may fill before the deadline.
We will need your application, resume, and Internship Placement Form. This form will help us place you with the most appropriate organisation for your internship and give your site host some additional information about your skills and background.
The application and details about the next steps are posted on our How to Apply page. We will send you more information once we have processed your application.
Students from a country where English is not the first language must meet the English language requirements.
You must apply for the programme and meet all of the entry requirements by the 15 March application deadline. An official transcript from your home university is a required part of your application. Any courses not listed on your transcript cannot be counted toward the entry requirements. This includes any courses you are taking during the Spring semester.
This program is aimed at students who are studying or have a background in the specific topic. The majors we’ve listed are the best fits, but these aren't the only majors we will consider. For example, Disaster Risk and Emergency Management has health care placements for Nursing and Pre-Med majors. Please ask if you are unsure if we will consider your major to be related.
The programme fee is NZ $8,503. You can hover over the fee to see the current exchange rate. The fee includes
Your international flights and most meals are the only large items not included in the fee. Once you arrive, all your domestic travel on the program, accommodation, and internet access are included in the fee. You will want to budget for a few things like personal travel on the weekends (because New Zealand is an amazingly beautiful country and you definitely want to get out and see more of it), personal items, souvenirs, and a phone if you’ll want one.
Yes! You are welcome to apply for a NZ $500 Explore New Zealand scholarship. One is available for each National Expedition and Internship track. If you win, we will put these funds toward lowering your tuition.
Citizens of the United States and other visa-waiver countries can enter New Zealand and participate in the summer program on a visitor visa. You do not have to apply for a student visa because of the short duration of the program. You can apply for a visitor visa by completing the arrival card the crew will provide you during your flight to New Zealand. You will submit it to the Immigration Officer when you clear customs upon arrival.
If you are not from a visa-waiver country, you will need to check with Immigration New Zealand to determine which visa will best fit your situation.
You will be enrolled in two separate courses during the program, one for the National Expedition and the other for the Internship. Both courses together are worth 30 Massey University credits, which equate to 6 - 8 U.S. semester credits, 15 ECTS, or 30 CATS.
Your transcript will be issued in mid-December. We will send your transcript to your home university or third-party provider if you came through a study abroad organisation. This will happen automatically. You do not need to request a transcript. The cost of this service is included in your program fee.
This program is aligned with the Northern Hemisphere summer, which falls during our semester 1. The summer semester in New Zealand runs from November to February.
The academic portion of the courses open before you arrive in New Zealand. This allows you to see the readings and activities early and will provide you with access to Stream, our online learning platform. The classes will be kept open after you return home so you can access the materials after the programme ends.
The dates you see in the brochure and on our website are the dates the practical portion of the program takes place here in New Zealand.
Of course! You can see what past students got up to while they were here and get updates on what is happening through our NZexplorers page. You can also follow our MasseyStudyAbroad page if you want to find out more about other opportunities to study here at Massey.