Colleges in New Zealand

Massey University has an international student body with nearly 5,000 students coming from more than 80 countries. The table below gives an idea about diversity in the student body as well as university faculty:

Since it is within the normal range of English proficiency requirements for many undergraduate and Diploma programs, a TOEFL score of 85 is generally regarded as suitable for the majority of programs at the Queens Academic Group of New Zealand. A TOEFL score between 60 and 90 is frequently enough for admission to many New Zealand colleges, while the precise requirements can change based on the course and academic level. Although you should be able to enrol in a variety of courses with a score of 85, it's wise to confirm the English language requirements of the particular program. 

UC follows a semester-based calendar for all its programmes. International students may apply in either of the two intakes:

Refer to the tentative application deadlines:

*Deadlines vary depending on the course and can change frequently. The students are encouraged to check the school/department's website for exact deadlines.

As per International Student Brochure for 2025, some of the organizations where AUT graduates are working are:

• Adidas
• BBC
• Commonwealth Bank of Australia
• Google Singapore
• Nike
• Qantas
•  Vogue
• Ministry of Primary Industries

A couple of opportunities where students can meet the employers are Career expos and at workshops and employer presentations. Top New Zealand employers and industry leaders come onto the AUT's campus to meet students, offer advice, and talk about the career opportunities in their industries. Also, employers are on AUT campuses almost every week, participating in leadership speaker series, industry panels, and talks about potential employment with their organization.

As per unofficial sources, the average salary of AUT graduates ranges between NZ$37,600 – NZ$56,200 (Around INR 18 Lacs – INR 27.5 lakh). The placement rate for the 2023 graduates is 88%. Some of the organizations where this university's graduates work are Adidas, Qantas, Viacom, Nike, Vogue, WHO, etc.

Yes, as an international student at AUT, one can work part-time while studying. International students can work up to 20 hours a week during their studies and full-time during the scheduled holidays and / or during the Christmas and New Year holiday periods. A few of the popular part-time jobs in New Zealand are Tutor, Retail Sales Assistant, Lab Technician, Supermarket Assistant, etc.

For foreign students, the University of California, San Francisco entry requirements vary as per the choice of course. It is hence, advised to check the course-specific eligibility for admission. Listed below are the general requirements:

Undergraduate Requirements:

• Official secondary school transcripts;
• Proof of English language proficiency; and
• SAT/ACT scores (not mandatory).

Graduate Requirements:

• Four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent);
• Proof of English language proficiency;
• Minimum of 3.5 GPA  (on a 4.0 scale);
• GRE/GMAT scores;
• Resume/CV;
• Letters of recommendation  (LOR); and
• Other course-specific requirements.

February and July intakes in New Zealand are very popular among International students. there are some pros and cons of both intakes, so it is quite difficult to decide which is best. The "best" intake depends on your individual circumstances and preferences.