North Palmerston is home to many reputed Institutions as Massey University, Universal college of Learning and International Pacific College. Students from different parts of the world come to these institutes for Higher studies. These institutions have made Palmerston an important base for tertiary Education.

Students wanting to work in a management or administrative capacity within the agriculture field may consider completing an agribusiness program. These programs offer business courses that are specifically designed to relate to the farming industry.

New Zealand is a country of stunning and diverse natural beauty. Kiwi are not only one of the national symbols – the others being the silver fern leaf and koru – but also the name New Zealanders usually call themselves. Overseas students will need to pay the full tuition fees and their own living costs while studying at a New Zealand institution.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.

Part time learning allows one to obtain part-time degrees even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at his or own pace, gradually accumulating credits which count towards final qualification.