Foundation qualifications - Ngā marau tūāpapa

Study a foundation qualification as a pathway to further study and get the academic skills and subject knowledge for a degree from Massey.

Study a foundation qualification

Foundation qualifications help you get ready to study at university. They are also known as pathway qualifications, university preparation qualifications and pre-degree qualifications.

If you need help to improve your academic requirements for admission to Massey, foundation qualifications will give you the necessary skills for admission and successful study.

Foundation qualifications are designed by world-class teaching and academic staff to help you move easily into your chosen degree. You will find flexible options to meet your individual study needs.

Foundation qualifications for international students

There are 2 foundation qualifications available at Massey.

Foundation Certificate (International)

Foundation Certificate (International Accelerated)

Where foundation qualifications lead to

If you pass your foundation qualification, you will:

  • get a foundation certificate
  • have met the admission requirements to study an undergraduate degree, certificate or diploma at Massey.

Some degrees require a selected entry process to be completed when applying. Passing a foundation qualification does not guarantee that you will be able to study those degrees.

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International students' entry requirements

You will need to meet English language and entry requirements to study at Massey as an international student.

Skills needed for study

Advice, tests and resources to help with your reading, academic writing, note-taking, maths and science skills.