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Massey University

Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui · Public University · Est. 1927

QS World #230 #3 in New Zealand 30,000 students Admissions open

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Type

Public University

Founded

1927

Students

30,000

International

4,000

Massey at a glance

Where it stands

Massey is ranked #230 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. On Educads it is #3 of the ranked universities in New Zealand. Its research has been cited 2,864,179 times (h-index 422), according to OpenAlex.
What you can study

Massey has 22 courses listed on Educads. The largest subject areas are Arts, Design & Architecture (5), Agriculture & Environment (4), Business & Management (2) and Media & Communication (2).
What it costs

Indicative tuition is NZD 31,000 – NZD 41,500/yr a year.
Scholarships

2 scholarships at Massey are listed, 1 of them fully funded. The next closing date is 15 October 2026, for Massey University NZ$10,000 Creative Excellence Scholarships.
Ranked near it in New Zealand

Universities placed just above and below Massey on Educads:

#1 University of Auckland #2 University of Otago #4 Victoria University of Wellington #5 University of Canterbury

Questions about Massey

Is Massey a good university?

Massey is ranked #230 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. On Educads it is #3 of the ranked universities in New Zealand. Its research has been cited 2,864,179 times (h-index 422), according to OpenAlex.

How many courses does Massey offer?

Massey has 22 courses listed on Educads. The largest subject areas are Arts, Design & Architecture (5), Agriculture & Environment (4), Business & Management (2) and Media & Communication (2).

How much does it cost to study at Massey?

Indicative tuition is NZD 31,000 – NZD 41,500/yr a year. Always confirm the current fee with the university.

Does Massey offer scholarships?

2 scholarships at Massey are listed, 1 of them fully funded. The next closing date is 15 October 2026, for Massey University NZ$10,000 Creative Excellence Scholarships.

Overview

Massey University is a public research university in New Zealand that provides internal and distance education. The university has campuses in Auckland, Palmerston North, and Wellington, as well as a branch campus in Singapore which was opened in 2024.

Ranking figures are indicative and provided for general guidance — always verify current positions with the official QS rankings and the university.

Programs at Massey

22 programs across 1 study levels.

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QS World #230 #3 in New Zealand Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

Agriculture and horticulture

Massey University — Study agriculture and horticulture at Massey to improve the growth, health, and quality of animals and plants, and to support food production. Course options cover areas...

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Horticulture

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QS World #230 #3 in New Zealand Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

Art and photography

Massey University — Art and photography at Massey University focuses on creative practice across photography and other creative disciplines. Students can explore paint, performance, print, s...

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Photography

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Commercial music

Massey University — Commercial music at Massey University is an undergraduate bachelor degree designed for making, producing, or promoting commercial music. Students work across production,...

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Music

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Computer science and information technology

Massey University — The Computer science and information technology study option at Massey University is part of the Bachelor of Information Sciences, with specialisations including Artifici...

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Information Technology

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Construction and the built environment

Massey University — Construction and the built environment at Massey focuses on specialist knowledge and techniques for buildings and other construction projects. Study practical topics such...

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Agriculture & Environment

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Emergency management

Massey University — Emergency or disaster management organises communities to respond to disasters. At Massey, emergency management courses specialise in participatory methods and research i...

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Business & Management

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Environmental and occupational health

Massey University — Environmental and occupational health at Massey University focuses on protecting people and communities from health threats related to the world around them and to work....

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Agriculture & Environment

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Fashion and textile design

Massey University — The Fashion and textile design study at Massey focuses on creating clothing or fabrics and developing design concepts. It covers topics such as analysing historical or co...

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Arts, Design & Architecture

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Finance and banking

Massey University — The Finance and banking pathway at Massey includes topics such as applied finance, finance management for businesses, money management (personal finance), shares and inve...

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Professional Accounting & Finance

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Food and nutrition

Massey University — Food and nutrition at Massey University lets you study food science and technology to devise new food products and technologies. You can also study dietetics and nutritio...

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Medicine & Health Sciences

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History, philosophy and culture

Massey University — History, philosophy and culture at Massey University helps you explore ideas and connections between people and events from the past, present and future. You can choose s...

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Arts, Design & Architecture

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Languages and linguistics

Massey University — Languages and linguistics at Massey University focuses on language as the basis of communication and on linguistics as the study of how we communicate. Students cover top...

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Linguistics

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Management and leadership

Massey University — Management and leadership at Massey focuses on leading and managing people and organisations. The course covers topics such as business strategy, culture within organisat...

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Business & Management

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Mathematics and statistics

Massey University — Mathematics and statistics at Massey University focuses on understanding statistics, big data, and mathematics. You study topics such as algorithms, big data analysis of...

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Mathematics

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QS World #230 #3 in New Zealand Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

Media and communication

Massey University — Media and communication at Massey University focuses on engaging with audiences and working with real-world stories across journalism, media studies, public relations, so...

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Media & Communication

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Natural environment

Massey University — Natural environment study at Massey covers how people protect and use land, water, and air, and how these choices affect plants, wildlife, and natural resources. Course t...

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Agriculture & Environment

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Politics, geography and society

Massey University — Politics, geography and society studies how beliefs and ideas shape everyday life and how societies and environments change and stay stable. Students can choose from anth...

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Social Sciences & Psychology

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Psychology and mental health

Massey University — The Psychology and mental health programme at Massey University is designed to help you understand why people think, act, and feel the way they do. It covers key topics i...

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Psychology

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QS World #230 #3 in New Zealand Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

Spatial and industrial design

Massey University — Spatial and industrial design at Massey University focuses on creating products and services in industrial design, and creating physical and virtual spaces and environmen...

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Industrial Design

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Veterinary science

Massey University — Veterinary science is one of the study areas within Massey University’s Sciences group. At Massey, qualifications are what students work towards during their time studyin...

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Veterinary Medicine

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QS World #230 #3 in New Zealand Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

Visual communication design

Massey University — Visual communication design at Massey is a design focus that can involve graphic design, experience design, interaction design, illustration, and typography. Students can...

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Media & Communication

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QS World #230 #3 in New Zealand Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

Web, game and interaction design

Massey University — Web, game and interaction design at Massey University focuses on digital design and production across web, games, and interactive experiences. Students learn web and inte...

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Arts, Design & Architecture

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Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

NZD 31,000 – NZD 41,500/yr

Moderate tuition

Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

Recognised high-school qualification for undergraduate entry; a relevant bachelor’s degree for postgraduate entry.

English: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 90 (varies by programme).

How to apply

1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
2Confirm you meet the entry requirements: Recognised high-school qualification for undergraduate entry; a relevant bachelor’s degree for postgraduate entry..
3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for New Zealand.

For international students

<p>The privacy notice refers to “tertiary and international learners” in relation to student support and pastoral care, and it includes health and travel insurance arrangements as information it may collect where an international student is involved or where a student is going on a field trip or student exchange.</p>

Read the student visa & the immigration authority guide →

Scholarships at Massey

Partial funding QS World #230 #3 in New Zealand

Massey University PhD Scholarships

Massey University

PhD / DoctorateLevel

OpenEligibility

01 Oct 2026Deadline

NZD 90,000 Award value

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Partial funding QS World #230 #3 in New Zealand

Massey University NZ$10,000 Creative Excellence Scholarships

Massey University

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

OpenEligibility

15 Oct 2026Deadline

NZD 5,000 Award value

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Last updated 23 Sep 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

Massey University

Massey at a glance

Where it stands

What you can study

What it costs

Scholarships

Ranked near it in New Zealand

Questions about Massey

Overview

Programs at Massey

Other

Tuition fees & costs

Admission requirements

How to apply

For international students

Scholarships at Massey

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