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With a 90+-year teaching heritage, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University is a globally renowned higher education provider and ranks in the top 250 globally (QS World University Rankings 2025), with a QS 5+ star rating.
Massey University offers 160 qualifications at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with elective courses across degree programmes allowing for a personalised study experience. Students learn through the university’s expert academic schools, surrounded by knowledgeable scholars and impactful research.
Qualifications feature career-focused curricula, with the goal of creating employable graduates across all areas of industry. The university boasts business and industry partnerships across New Zealand and the globe, and a significant number of courses feature work-integrated learning opportunities.
Massey University is home to 26,000 students and over 4,800 international students, making it one of the top 100 universities globally for international student ratio (QS 2025). Students enjoy campuses with a friendly, community feel and an abundance of opportunities to get involved in extra-curricular clubs, activities and sport.
Massey University is spread across three vibrant campuses, situated in the North Island cities of Auckland, Palmerston North and Wellington. All three locations boast a variety of entertainment options, sport and heritage, and plenty of activities and venues for students looking to enjoy their downtime.
International students at all three campuses also benefit from close proximity to nearby airports, connecting them quickly to the rest of the country, and, in the case of Auckland and Wellington, the world.
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Commencing in 2025, Massey University is offering three new specialist qualifications:
Massey University has received the following awards and accolades in recent months:
NZ$39,573 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
NZ$43,727 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
NZ$32,501 Vocational Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
With a view to keeping higher education accessible and attracting top academic minds, Massey University offers a comprehensive range of scholarship opportunities for international students.
Scholarships are available at all levels of study, including for undergraduate programmes, master’s programmes and research programmes. Examples include:
Scholarships may be awarded based on financial need, academic or sporting excellence, for the study of a particular subject, or for other reasons. Applicants are advised to check they meet the eligibility requirements for a scholarship, and should submit their funding application in advance of any deadlines.
International students may also be eligible for external scholarships, and all PhD students in New Zealand benefit from paying domestic tuition fee rates.
Entry requirements at Massey University vary between courses, and for some subjects students may be required to submit additional materials such as a portfolio of work. Applications are considered on a case-by-case basis. Foundation courses are available for students requiring an entry pathway.
For undergraduate study, international students must typically hold one of the following:
Prospective undergraduate students can review accepted qualifications from their country of origin.
For postgraduate study programmes, students must usually hold an undergraduate degree from a recognised university, with above-average achievement. Some courses may permit relevant professional or scholarly experience in place of an undergraduate degree.
For doctoral study, students must hold:
International students may be required to demonstrate their English language proficiency. English language requirements for degree-level study are as follows:
Other equivalent language tests are accepted.
Massey University offers 160 undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications across an expansive range of subject areas. Programmes are highly flexible, with students able to select from over 2,800 courses to ensure their programme meets their ambitions and interests.
Studying on campus, students benefit from the expertise of highly experienced teaching staff, with many having their own backgrounds in industry. Students also have access to world-class facilities, with Massey University being a national pioneer in facilities across a number of disciplines. Distance learning students benefit from the same teaching expertise, delivered through an intuitive and purpose-built virtual learning platform.
Massey University ranks in the top 30 universities globally for veterinary science (first in Australasia and Asia), and for development studies (QS 2025). It ranks first in New Zealand for the following subjects:
The university also has a strong research community and makes use of both national, university and college research centres to bring together the best and most innovative thinking. It takes an interdisciplinary approach to research, and has an unrivalled record of research excellence in New Zealand.
At Massey University, students can choose from 160 qualifications, including bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, doctorates, diplomas and certificates. Courses are available across five key subject areas, each of which boasts their own school.
Massey University’s five colleges are:
The university also features several of its own research and specialist centres, promoting impactful and valuable research across a number of key disciplines.
Students can opt to study at one of the university’s three campuses. These are located in three key cities in New Zealand’s beautiful and dynamic North Island: Auckland, Palmerston North and Wellington. Each has its own areas of specialism and a comprehensive array of specialist facilities.
The university also offers more than 1,500 courses available for flexible distance study via its purpose-built online learning system. These are accessible to international students living outside of New Zealand. Massey University is an accredited member of the International Association for Distance Learning.
All three campuses at Massey University offer an extensive range of specialist facilities, resources and equipment designed to enhance students’ knowledge of their subject, and inspire innovation within their field. Campuses also provide ample social spaces and opportunities for students to explore other interests and activities outside of their degree.
General campus facilities include:
In Palmerston North, aviation students have access to New Zealand’s only university-owned airfield, with single and twin engine planes, and a high-tech flight simulator for larger aircraft. The Palmerston North campus has its own veterinary teaching hospital and the country’s only university-owned equestrian centre, both open to the public.
The Auckland campus hosts New Zealand’s first university-based Bloomberg financial trading room. This state-of-the-art facility includes financial terminals, a live stock price ticker and large news screens.
The Wellington campus is home to world-class art and design facilities, some of Australasia’s best sound and film production facilities, a cutting-edge nursing simulation suite, and industry-standard health science laboratories and research facilities.
Student accommodation is available on all three campuses, with options to suit all lifestyles and budgets, including self-contained units, shared apartments and catered and self-catered options. Dedicated halls are also available for mature and postgraduate students. Massey University’s halls of residence promote a friendly atmosphere and community lifestyle.
Students may also elect to live in a nearby homestay or choose to live in local private accommodation.
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