At IPU New Zealand, we are renowned for our friendly, multicultural environment, and interdisciplinary approach to learning. New Zealand and international students alike learn to live and work flexibly in this radically-changing world through their studies at IPU New Zealand.
Dedicated teachers and support staff go beyond the usual level of student care to ensure that every student receives the best possible care and personalised attention, from when they begin their studies at IPU New Zealand, right through to finding their ideal job.
You get the unique experience of studying alongside both New Zealand and international students, while realising your leadership potential. You gain a wide range of employable skills through the numerous clubs, committees, events, and other opportunities available.
Our International Network encourages you to experience other cultures, other business practices and gain truly universal skills and knowledge.
As one of the longest-established private tertiary institutes in New Zealand, IPU New Zealand is experienced in providing unsurpassed education, support, and future planning.
Our tertiary institute was conceptualised in 1987, when Hiroshi Ohashi, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees - then and today, with other experts in the educational field across the Pacific-Rim nations assembled and discussed ‘an ideal model for an innovative approach to tertiary education in the 21st century'.
Dr Kay Andersen, former Executive Director of WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges, USA)[1] was appointed as Director and supported Ohashi to lead the discussion. Dr Anderson's expertise in tertiary education and governmental approval procedures made a significant contribution to the project. Professor Emeritus Herbert Passin, from Columbia University, also joined the project. His inexhaustible knowledge of tertiary education, and the societies of the USA and Japan propelled the promotion of the project.
The discussion continued over a year and a half, delivering a new grand scheme for establishing a tertiary educational system with a consortium of campuses in Pacific-Rim nations, where credits would be transferrable and students could obtain a degree at any campus when all credits required for graduation were complete.
Our tertiary institute - known for 25 years until 2015 as IPC (International Pacific College) - was established as the first campus of the scheme in 1990, the year of the 150th anniversary of the establishment of New Zealand. Criteria for this establishment as envisaged by Chairman Ohashi included:
- The campus must be developed in an environment where students' lives, assets and safety would be guaranteed.
- The host country of the campus must offer globally-competitive tertiary education.
- An ideal, clean natural environment should be readily available around the campus for students to enjoy their collegiate life.
Our institute, the first campus of the grand scheme, satisfied these three requirements and has successfully supported students coming from many corners of the world with their studies. Both international students living in New Zealand, away from their home countries, and domestic students looking to create an international career. In 2000, the 10th anniversary year of IPC, the Postgraduate Programmes was launched, and the range of education greatly expanded. Today, students from some two dozen countries live and study on our campus in Palmerston North while we have cooperative links with many tertiary institutions and secondary schools throughout Asia.
The quality and achievements of our global education have been highly recognised by NZQA (New Zealand Qualifications Authority), and we continuously received the highest result of “Category 1 (Highly Confident)” at the EER (External Evaluation and Review) in 2019.
IPU New Zealand prides itself on providing a high standard of individual support to every student. As an international educational institute we recognise students as individuals and offer personalised support at all times.
STUDENT SUPPORT
We have a strong, multicultural Student Support team who will assist you in your arrival in Palmerston North, help you to settle in to life at IPU New Zealand, and continue supporting you throughout your studies. The team ensure your student life is enjoyable and fulfilling.
WE SUPPORT YOU
We support you from the day of you arrive, to the day you graduate. We try our best to make your time studying at IPU New Zealand fulfilling and worthwhile. IPU New Zealand's smaller size makes it possible for us to provide individual support to each student.
ORIENTATION
To prepare for your studies at IPU New Zealand, you are invited to take part in Orientation before the Semester/Term starts. You'll get to know IPU New Zealand staff members and to meet new friends. You are also introduced to Palmerston North city, where you'll spend your years of studying.
ACADEMIC LEARNING SUPPORT
At IPU New Zealand, academic support is offered to students at all levels who would like some extra help with their studies. Students can schedule individual sessions with the Academic Learning Support staff and also attend workshops offered during the year.
The Academic Learning Support staff can help students with:
- time management and study skills
- understanding and planning assignments
- feedback on draft assignments
- academic writing
- giving presentations.
CAREER SERVICES
At IPU New Zealand we are committed to providing students with a quality career development programme that connects the relevance of study to work and prepares students for today’s world . Our services include, career planning and finding employment support.
RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT
Student Support Staff and Hall Leaders, selected from senior students, are available to provide support in your on-campus living. We are here to ensure your IPU New Zealand life is safe and comfortable.
ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
Staff at the Reception in the Administration Centre help you with receiving mail, and organising insurance, while Academic Registry staff provide assistance in obtaining academic transcripts and other official documents.
- IPU New Zealand Tertiary Institute has achieved a Category 1 ranking in the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) report released on Monday, 23 September 2019
- As IPU is a Japanese University, it is important to consider the ranking it holds overall. IPU Japan ranks 150+ in Times Higher Ranking 2017
