Undergraduate qualifications

If you want to study towards a Bachelor Degree (excluding teaching degrees), Certificate of Proficiency, Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma, or Graduate Certificate or Diploma you must have one of the following:

• IELTS Academic with an average score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking

Postgraduate qualifications

If you want to study towards a postgraduate qualification, eg a Postgraduate Diploma, Masters, or PhD you must have one of the following:

• IELTS Academic with an average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking

UNDERGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS

For international students, an applicant must have completed a minimum of twelve years of primary and secondary education, or demonstrate academic ability equal to that of a high school graduate.

POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS

Subject to a bachelor's degree or equivalent certificate issued by a recognized institution with an average score of at least 50%.

• You can choose to stay in the  beautiful campus or with a host family. If you are over 22 or have met the conditions to move off campus, you can stay in a flat or apartment in town.
• All rooms are subject to availability. Students cannot reserve a particular hall or room, but we will endeavour to allocate your choice wherever possible.
• Temporary accomodation is available..

Homestays

Home stays are a great way to learn about New Zealand culture and improve your English. Your family will provide you with a single bedroom, meals and clean bed linen and towels. Living with a new family for the first time can be challenging for students and host families.  A student home stay bedroom includes basic furniture such as a bed, study table, chair, wardrobe and/or cupboard. Students are entitled to uninterrupted study time in their bedroom. 

Flatting (renting) by yourself

Flatting is a popular way that students in New Zealand live, where students share an apartment or house (‘flat’) and household expenses. Flatting is usually cheaper than living in student accommodation or hostels, although flatting has other challenges.

Flatting may be a good option for second year students, older students, and those who are familiar with living in New Zealand.

Hostels and other accommodation

New Zealand has many independently run hostels and other student accommodation. Hostels provide your own bedroom but generally you have to share a bathroom.

The institute is proud to  offer a limited number of scholarships for students whom it  believe will contribute to IPUNew Zealand. It is  always looking to help develop its students into the global leaders of the future and scholarships are one way it can show its support.

SEG SCHOLARSHIP

The SEG Scholarship is funded by the Soshi Educational Group, which spans throughout Japan, Australia and New Zealand. With more than fifteen educational institutes throughout the Asia-Pacific  region (including schools, tertiary institutes and other educational organisations) the SEG provides facilities for all learners of all ages – from small children to senior citizens. The SEG offers educational opportunities to meet the changing needs of society in the 21st century.

SEG SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

SEG Scholarship A NZ$7,000/year

SEG Scholarship B NZ$5,000/year

SEG Scholarship C NZ$3,000/year

Note:

Scholarships A and B only apply to undergraduate programmes. Scholarship C applies to all programmes.

PALMERSTON NORTH CITY MAYOR’S

GOODWILL AMBASSADOR SCHOLARSHIP

The Mayor’s Goodwill Ambassador Scholarship (MGAS), sponsored by the City Council of Palmerston North, is used to promote Palmerston North as a venue of study for international students and promote events/activities by international students in Palmerston North.

MAYOR’S SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

NZ$1000 towards the first year’s tuition.

single intake