How-to guides for international students - Aratohu mā ngā tauira nō tāwāhi

Use our guides to see how to use the student portal, enrol in courses, upload documents and much more.

These guides can help you complete most steps in the application process and provide information about coming to New Zealand.

Accessing your student portal

In the student portal, you can accept your Offer of Place, enrol in courses, view your timetable and grades and much more. Watch a demonstration of how to log in and access the student portal.

Accept your Offer of Place and access course enrolment

After you have applied for admission to your qualification, if you are successful, you will receive an Offer of Place. Once you have accepted it, you will be able to enrol in courses.

Course enrolment questions you complete before you select courses

Learn more about the questions you will need to complete before you start selecting your courses.

How to select your courses

Find out how to select your courses in the student portal.

How to complete your declaration

Learn how to complete your declaration to study and finalise your enrolment.

How to accept your Offer of Enrolment

After you enrol in your courses and your enrolment is approved, you will receive an Offer of Enrolment, which you need to accept. Find out how to accept it.

How to upload documents and view messages in your student portal

You may be asked to upload additional documents to support your application.

How to set up your Massey University systems password

Find out how to set up your password to get access to Massey University systems and services.

Coming to Aotearoa New Zealand (PDF 2.2MB)

Everything you need to know about coming to Aotearoa New Zealand for your university education. Including preparing for your trip, arriving in NZ and university life.

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