What to do after you're accepted by your host university , Me aha a muri mai o te whakaae o whare wānanga hāpai

Book health and travel insurance

You need health and travel insurance to go on exchange – healthcare is private in many countries, and getting treatment can be expensive.

As a Massey exchange student, you need to buy a Studentsafe Outbound insurance policy that covers you for the whole time you're away. This is compulsory – it's in your Outbound Student Exchange Contract. We'll cancel your exchange approval if you don't show us proof of Studentsafe cover, even if you've already booked your flights.

Massey students get a 25% discount on Studentsafe Outbound. Use the code 360OSE when you buy your insurance.

Buy an outbound insurance policy at Studentsafe

Host university insurance policies

Some host universities have their own medical insurance plans for exchange students. If your host university has an insurance plan you need to sign up for, they'll give you the details. You'll still need to buy Studentsafe insurance.

International Student Exchange Programme (ISEP) medical insurance

Most students going on exchange to a university that's a partner through ISEP will need to buy ISEP's comprehensive medical insurance policy. It's compulsory for most ISEP universities – and you'll still need to buy Studentsafe insurance, too.

Learn more about ISEP's comprehensive medical insurance policy

There are some countries where you won't need ISEP's full medical insurance policy.

Check ISEP's list of countries with health insurance exemptions

Apply to get StudyLink payments overseas

You can keep getting your loan or grant from StudyLink while you're on exchange.

Find out how to apply

Book your accommodation

You're responsible for organising your accommodation while you're on exchange. Contact your host university to find options.

ISEP accommodation

If you're going on exchange through ISEP, you'll pay Massey for your accommodation. We'll email you details about this process.

Enrol in courses at your host university

For some universities, you'll need to enrol in courses before the start of your exchange – for others, you'll enrol when you arrive on campus. Contact your host university or check its website to find out when you need to enrol, so you don't miss any deadlines.

Changing your courses

Check with us before you change the courses you take at your host university while you're on exchange. We need to make sure you can transfer credits from your new courses to your Massey qualification.

Check if you have an orientation

Most universities run orientation programmes for exchange students before the start of each semester. They're a great opportunity to learn about your new university and city, and meet other international students. At some universities, they're compulsory.

Your host university will let you know about their orientation programme. It's a good idea to book your flights to arrive a few days before orientation starts, so you've got time to settle in.

Book your travel

You're responsible for booking your own flights and travel to your campus. Wait until you've been accepted by your host university to do this – you may not be able to get a refund if things don't go to plan.