Massey University

Massey University

Massey University has campuses in Auckland, Palmerston North and Wellington which cater for local and international students studying internally. In addition, approximately 20,000 New Zealand students study with Massey Extramural, the country's leading distance education programme. The University is characterised by:

the pursuit of excellence;
flexibility and accessibility;
an emphasis on social responsibility, innovation, collaboration and partnership; and
close relationship with industry.

Massey University offers the broadest range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in New Zealand. Its five college structure offers more than 100 degrees, diplomas and certificates.

The University is characterised by the applied nature of many of its teaching and research programmes and by its special expertise in the areas of technology, science, applied science and business studies.

Massey has a proud international record of using its expertise to work with developing countries. Its focus on technology and business is also meeting new international demands. Students educated at Massey University now hold positions of seniority and responsibility throughout Asia, the Pacific, North and South America, Europe and the Middle East.

New Zealand itself is truly beautiful. New Zealand is renowned for its natural resources, its breath-taking scenery, its peacefulness, and the friendliness and hospitality of its people. The country is conveniently close to Asia, Australia and the South Pacific and has a reputation for being a safe and relaxing environment to live in.

Sasakawa Fellowship Fund for Japanese Language Education

The Programme's aim, broadly, is to initiate, or support existing projects which enhance Japanese language learning and Japanese studies in New Zealand schools and tertiary institutions. At present about 46% of the New Zealand budget is dedicated to a variety of scholarships for students and teachers of Japanese language and Japanese studies, about 21% to professional development for teachers, 25% to Special Projects and the balance to administration of the programme. The Management Committee for the Sasakawa Fellowship Fund (New Zealand) reviews its projects regularly to ensure they are meeting needs. This is necessary because the issues facing the Japanese language teaching community are not static. Information about each of the projects offered is available through the website: www.sasakawa.co.nz