Admission to Massey
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirements
To enter the Certificate of Proficiency (Student Exchange) you will:
- have completed at least 1 year of successful university level study in your home country
- have permission from your home university to undertake study at Massey University
- have a cumulative GPA for all higher education work of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent.
English language requirements
To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.
You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
Prior learning and exemptions
For information on prior learning and exemptions or other questions, contact us through the Get advice button on this page.
English language skills
If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.
Official regulations
To understand what you need to study and must complete to graduate read the official rules and regulations for this qualification.
Returning students
For returning students, there may be changes to the majors and minors available and the courses you need to take. Go to the section called ‘Transitional Provisions’ in the Regulations to find out more.
In some cases the qualification or specialisation you enrolled in may no longer be taking new enrolments, so may not appear on these web pages. To find information on the regulations for these qualifications go to the Massey University Calendar.
Please contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.
English Evidence Academic IELTS^: 6.0 overall and minimum 5.5 in each band
English Evidence TOEFL iBT: Overall score 80, minimum 19 in Writing
English Evidence Pearson Test of English (PTE): 50 overall and minimum 42 in each communicative skills