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Are you receiving military-connected education benefits?
Please contact University Veteran Services and review their
page on studying abroad with education benefits.
Certain benefits cannot be used to fund this blended exchange program.

New Zealand, Multiple

Discover what it means to be a kiwi while studying abroad at Massey University!  This program allows you to directly enroll in university courses in a variety of fields and have the opportunity to live and study alongside other international students and students from New Zealand. 

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to providing quality study abroad and domestic study away programs for every UW-Madison student. We work strategically to identify, address, and remove barriers that may prevent participation and to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for students. Our staff actively engages with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and prioritizes the continuous development of our knowledge and cultural competence. We also recognize the importance of increasing access to study abroad for historically underrepresented student populations. We are committed to diversity and inclusion so that every student can engage with and understand their identity through a new lens and continue to develop and make progress on their personal, professional, and academic goals.

Sustainability

We recognize that the future of study abroad, domestic study away, and international internship programming requires a Commitment to Sustainability. We are devoted to examining, developing, and improving sustainability in all our endeavors, aligning with campus priorities and following through with UW-Madison's climate action and Resilience Commitment. Join our efforts and learn more about how to study abroad sustainably.

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Eligibility

  • 2.75 cumulative GPA
  • Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Open to UW-Madison degree-seeking students only
  • Good academic and disciplinary standing
  • At the time of application and the semester prior to participation, UW-Madison students must be currently enrolled. Transfer Students to UW-Madison need to be currently enrolled at their home institution

Advising Location

Program Structure

Exchange & Direct Enroll

Subjects

Arts, Agriculture, Business, Education, Environmental Studies, Human Ecology, Humanities, Journalism, Music, Social Science, Social Work, Veterinary Medicine 

Classroom Language

English

Housing

Responsible for arranging your own housing

Program Duration

Academic Year: Early July - Late-June
Fall: Early-July - Mid-November
Spring: Mid-February - Late-June

Calendar Year: Mid-Feb - Mid-November (please contact us if you're interested in this duration)

Application Deadline(s)

Spring 2026-27 9/18/2026 Cost Details
Fall 2027-28 3/5/2027 Cost Details
Year 2027-28 3/5/2027 Cost Details

Future durations will be posted at a later date.

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UW students can study at Massey's Albany campus, located near New Zealand's largest city (Auckland) or Massey's main campus in Palmerston North. Both campuses are located on the north island of New Zealand.  During the application process, you will select courses at that campus only.

Auckland campus
Manawatū campus in Palmerston North

Students normally take four courses per semester across a range of disciplines.  Some classes are only offered at certain Massey campuses, so before deciding on a campus be sure to check the Subject by Campus information below. 

Affiliate Institution(s)

Massey University

Program Web Pages

Massey Study Abroad Homepage

Foreign Courses

Massey course search Subject by Campus - scroll down and click on the "Massey University Subjects by Campus" box

Course Equivalents

Use the links below to see a list of courses that past students have taken on this program and the UW equivalents. Note: This list only includes pre-approved courses for your program and may not be an exhaustive list of courses, departments or equivalents. Courses may not be available the semester you are abroad. You will receive instructions on the course equivalent process after acceptance. View Course Equivalents