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IPU New Zealand

Palmerston North, New Zealand · Private · Est. Not stated on the pages reviewed

Updated 28 Oct 2026

Established

Not stated on the pages reviewed

Type

Private

Location

Palmerston North, New Zealand

Ranking

Not ranked

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About the university

IPU New Zealand is a small private tertiary institute in Palmerston North, owned by Japan's Soshi Gakuen Group. It teaches a three-year Bachelor of Contemporary International Studies (majors include business, international relations, Japanese studies and TESOL), one-year New Zealand diplomas in business and in tourism and travel, a Postgraduate Diploma and Master of Global Business, and English language courses. Students live and study on one campus.

IPU takes international students directly or through registered agents. The latest international fee guide we found on its site is for 2025, and we could not read its fee table clearly, so no tuition fees are listed here; ask IPU (info@ipu.ac.nz) for the current international fee. The Master of Contemporary International Studies no longer takes new students.

Type
Private NZQA-accredited tertiary institute, part of Japan's Soshi Gakuen Group
Campus
57 Aokautere Drive, Fitzherbert, Palmerston North
Study areas
Contemporary international studies, global business, tourism, TESOL and English language
Intakes
April (Semester 1), August (Semester 2) and January (summer term)
On-campus living
Halls of residence with meals in the dining hall

Rankings

    Popular courses with Indian students

    IPU New Zealand doesn't publish course-by-course fees for international students online. See the courses on the official website (opens in a new tab), or ask our counsellor for the current list and fees.

      Scholarships

        Admission requirements

        Undergraduate

        • Bachelor's degree: eligibility for university-level study in New Zealand; international applicants need 12 years of primary and secondary education (Class 12 for Indian students) or equal academic ability.
        • Applicants over 20 may be considered on other grounds.

        Postgraduate

        • Master's and postgraduate diploma: a completed bachelor's degree with at least a 50% average (2025 guide).
        • Graduate diploma: an undergraduate degree with at least a 50% average.

        Documents

        • Passport
        • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
        • Degree certificate and transcripts (for graduate and postgraduate study)
        • IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result
        • International enrolment form

        Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.

        English language requirements

        English requirements
        Test or routeTypical requirement
        Master's (2025 guide)IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 or PTE 58
        Bachelor's and graduate diploma (2025 guide)IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 60 or PTE 50
        NZ Diploma in Business (2025 guide)NZ Certificate in English Language Level 4, or IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0) with an interview
        English coursesIPU runs Level 1–5 English language studies for students who need to raise their level

        Accommodation and living costs

        IPU offers on-campus rooms with three meals a day in the dining hall, and homestays. Prices below are from the 2025 guide and may rise each year.

        Accommodation and living costs
        ItemIn NZDApprox. in rupees
        On-campus room (about 7 m²), meals included2025 priceNZ$17,325per year≈ ₹9.4 lakh
        Homestay2025 price; NZ$362 homestay registration feeNZ$19,632per year≈ ₹10.6 lakh
        Accommodation bond and maintenance feeNZ$500 bond plus NZ$250 maintenance fee (2025)NZ$750one-off≈ ₹40,500

        Campus and location

        IPU has one residential campus on Aokautere Drive in Palmerston North, a university city in the lower North Island.

        • Halls of residence and a dining hall on campus.
        • Applications go directly to IPU or through a registered international agent.
        • English language courses alongside degree study.

        Careers and graduate outcomes

        IPU's courses lead to work in international business, tourism, English teaching and roles that use Japanese. It publishes no graduate outcome figures on the pages reviewed. See our New Zealand guide for post-study work rules.

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        FAQs

        How much does IPU cost for international students?

        We could not confirm a current international tuition fee from IPU's site. Ask IPU at info@ipu.ac.nz for the 2027 fee guide.

        What IELTS score do I need?

        In the 2025 guide: 6.5 (no band below 6.0) for the master's and 6.0 (no band below 5.5) for the bachelor's and graduate diploma. TOEFL and PTE are also accepted.

        When are the intakes?

        April and August, plus a January summer term; apply at least seven weeks before the start (nine for January).

        Sources

        1. IPU New Zealand: home page (opens in a new tab)
        2. IPU New Zealand: international students (opens in a new tab)
        3. IPU New Zealand: programmes (opens in a new tab)
        4. IPU New Zealand: 2025 International Enrolment & Fees Guide (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

        Official website: www.ipu.ac.nz (opens in a new tab)

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