Massey University College (MUC) is the foundation pathway provider associated with Massey University, one of New Zealand’s leading public research universities. MUC delivers pre-degree foundation qualifications designed to help international students meet the academic and English language requirements for progression into undergraduate degrees at Massey University.

 

Studying through MUC gives students a supportive learning environment with focused academic preparation before entering degree studies.

 

Why Study the Foundation Certificate (International – Accelerated)?

The Foundation Certificate (International – Accelerated) is an intensive pathway programme for international students:

• Designed for students who do not meet direct entry requirements for Massey University undergraduate study.
• Helps improve academic and English skills specifically for university study.
• Offers guaranteed entry into unrestricted Massey undergraduate programmes on successful completion.
• Prepares students to handle university-level study with a shorter, focused qualification than the standard foundation programme.

 

Pathway Courses (30 credits)

Students choose courses that align with the undergraduate field of interest:

Business / Commerce / Management / Economics Pathway

• General Mathematics (15)

• Management Fundamentals (15)

• Accounting Fundamentals (15)

• Economics Fundamentals (15)

Science Pathway

• Biology Fundamentals (15)

• Chemistry Fundamentals (15)

• Mathematics Fundamentals (15)

• Physics Fundamentals (15)

 

Disciplines & Specialisation

The certificate itself is not awarded with a specialisation, but your choice of pathway courses helps prepare you for your future undergraduate discipline (e.g., business, management, accounting, economics, science fields).

 

Career Outcomes & Progression

Academic Pathway

On successful completion:

• Guaranteed entry into most unrestricted undergraduate programmes at Massey University.
• Able to progress directly into degrees such as:

• Bachelor of Business

• Bachelor of Accountancy

• Bachelor of Science

• Bachelor of Agribusiness

• Bachelor of Agricultural Science

 

Highlights

• Fast-track preparation for university study — complete in just one trimester.
• QGuaranteed progression into Massey undergraduate study (non-selective entries).
• Small class sizes and dedicated academic support.
• Core academic skills plus pathway courses tailored to your future degree direction.

 

Visa Requirements (International Students)

• International students enrolling in an on-campus programme in NZ must apply for a New Zealand Student Visa.

• Visa requirements include:

  • Offer of place from Massey University College.

  • Proof of funds for tuition and living costs.

  • Health/medical insurance.

  • English proficiency evidence.

  • Other documents as required by Immigration New Zealand.