International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) , Hōtaka Whakawhiti Tauira (IESP)

Massey students can go on exchange to over 300 universities around the world through ISEP. Learn what's different about ISEP – from costs to the application process to the medical insurance you'll need.

The International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) is a group of universities that allow exchanges between their students. The programme works a bit differently to a regular exchange, where you apply directly to a host university.

Fees, accommodation and living expenses

If you go on exchange through ISEP, you'll pay some basic costs to Massey instead of the university you go to (the "host university"):

  • tuition fees
  • accommodation costs
  • meals while you're away.

This means you don't have to worry about sorting out living costs while you're away. Depending where you go, it might also save you money.

Applying to ISEP

After Massey has approved you as an exchange student, you can apply to ISEP. List at least four universities you want to study at on your application, and ISEP will work to place you at one of them. Make sure all the universities you choose offer the subjects you’re taking at Massey.

How to apply to ISEP

Use ISEP’s programme finder to search for universities that offer your subjects

Some universities have more exchange places than others. It’s wise to list a few universities on your application where there’s a good chance you’ll get a place. You can find this information on the universities’ pages on the ISEP website.

Learn how to check your chances of getting placed at a university

You’ll find out where you’ve been placed about six to eight weeks after you apply to ISEP.

Universities with direct placements

If you want to go to one of the following ISEP universities, you don’t have to go through the normal ISEP application process and list four choices.

Our International Mobility Team will guide you through the application process.

ISEP medical insurance

Most students going on exchange to an ISEP partner university will need to buy ISEP's comprehensive medical insurance policy. You’ll still need to buy Studentsafe insurance, too.

Find out how to get Studentsafe insurance

Learn more about ISEP's comprehensive medical insurance policy

There are some countries where you won't need ISEP's full medical insurance policy.

Check ISEP's list of countries with health insurance exemptions

Explore the World scholarships

If you go on exchange through ISEP, you'll automatically be considered for an Explore the World scholarship. This will happen automatically – you won't have to do anything extra.

The committee will decide if you qualify, based on your application and academic record. You can get an Explore the World scholarship even if you get funding from other scholarships.

Ask us about exchange at an ISEP partner university

International Mobility Team

Phone

0800 MASSEY (0800 627 739)

Phone from outside NZ
Location

Physical and courier address

Office of Global Engagement
SST Level 6, Room 6.16
Massey University, Tennent Drive
Palmerston North 4474
New Zealand

Postal address

Office of Global Engagement (PN721)
Massey University
Private Bag 11 222
Palmerston North 4442
New Zealand

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