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Massey University

New Zealand · Palmerston North

Massey University

New Zealand
Country
Palmerston North
City
31501
Total Students
Status
About the University

Massey University overview

Massey University is a public university in New Zealand. Wherever you come from, the university lets you shape your education to meet your needs. At the same time, you build close connections with industry, professional organizations, and local communities. Massey is also New Zealand's leading university for online and distance learning. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs you can complete entirely online. Massey ranks among the top 300 universities in the world, and it is New Zealand's second-largest university.

More than 5,000 international students from over 100 countries study here, and the university operates across three campuses in Auckland, Palmerston North, and Wellington. Research is carried out at all three campuses. More than 3,000 international students from over 100 countries are enrolled at the university.

About the University

About Massey University

Massey University is a public university in New Zealand. Wherever you come from, the university lets you shape your education to meet your needs. At the same time, you build close connections with industry, professional organizations, and local communities.

Massey is also New Zealand's leading university for online and distance learning. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs you can complete entirely online. Massey ranks among the top 300 universities in the world, and it is New Zealand's second-largest university.

More than 5,000 international students from over 100 countries study here, and the university operates across three campuses in Auckland, Palmerston North, and Wellington. Research is carried out at all three campuses. More than 3,000 international students from over 100 countries are enrolled at the university.

City
Palmerston North
Country
New Zealand
Number of Students
31501
#601
Times Universities
#292
QS World
#4
National Ranking
#601
Shanghai List
84%
Placement Rate
Faculties & Programs

Massey University faculties and programs

94 results listed

Nursing

Undergraduate3 Years#200 Ranking
NZ$39,900per year

Financial Planning and Advice

Undergraduate3 Years#151 Ranking
NZ$35,920per year

Human Resource Management and Employment Relations

Undergraduate3 Years#150 Ranking
NZ$35,920per year

Management

Undergraduate3 Years#150 Ranking
NZ$35,920per year

Commercial Music

Undergraduate3 Years#337 Ranking
NZ$32,280per year

Commercial Music - Music Industry

Undergraduate3 Years#337 Ranking
NZ$32,280per year

Commercial Music - Music Practice

Undergraduate3 Years#337 Ranking
NZ$32,280per year

Journalism

Undergraduate3 Years#346 Ranking
NZ$32,280per year

Business Psychology

Undergraduate3 Years#301 Ranking
NZ$32,280per year

Design with Honours - Photography

Undergraduate4 Years#401 Ranking
NZ$39,720per year
Scholarship Opportunities

Massey University scholarships and financial aid

Massey University offers a range of scholarship programs for international students. Alongside the university's own scholarships, there are external programs international students can apply for. Keep in mind that these programs are limited in places and funding. Scholarships are awarded on need and merit, and the standards for acceptance are high. If you would like to learn more, you can reach the relevant programs at the links below.

Massey University Exam Requirements

Submitting at least one of the exams below with the required score is a prerequisite for application. The score threshold may vary by program.

Application Process

How to get into Massey University

Massey University offers a preparatory program called the Foundation Certificate. If you are new to university education, it helps you prepare for higher study and develop your language proficiency.

In addition, if you are an international student applying to an undergraduate program at Massey University, you must meet the following admission requirements.

  • Completion of 12 Years of Basic Education
  • 4-Year High School Diploma
    • A Turkish high school diploma is not enough for direct admission to undergraduate programs at Massey University. You are required to apply to the Foundation program the university offers.
      or
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
    or
  • IGCSE/International A-Level Diploma
  • English Proficiency Certificate
    • An English proficiency certificate from a test such as IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, or the Duolingo English Test
  • Official transcripts showing all courses taken and grades received during high school

If you are an international student applying to a graduate program at Massey University, you must meet the following admission requirements.

  • 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • Strong GPA
  • Official transcripts showing all courses taken and grades received during undergraduate study
  • Relevant Work Experience
  • English Proficiency Certificate
    • An English proficiency certificate from a test such as IELTS, TOEFL iBT, or PTE Academic
  • Updated Resume/CV
  • Depending on the program's own admission requirements, a GRE/GMAT score may be requested.
Campus

Take a closer look at Massey University

Massey University operates across three campuses: Auckland, Wellington, and Manawatū. The university began at the Turitea campus in Palmerston North, which hosts about 9,000 students each year. Turitea holds Massey University's main administrative units, along with the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the College of Sciences, and Massey Business School. New Zealand's only School of Veterinary Science is also at Turitea. The Auckland Campus in Albany, on Auckland's North Shore, has grown quickly since 1993.

The College of Sciences and Massey Business School are the two largest colleges on that campus. The College of Sciences is home to the New Zealand Institute for Advanced Study. About 7,000 students study at the Auckland Campus. The Wellington Campus was created through the merger with Wellington Polytechnic, approved by the New Zealand Government and completed in 1999. Wellington Polytechnic's history goes back to 1886, when the Wellington School of Design was established.

It was renamed Wellington Technical School in 1891, and in 1963 it split into Wellington Polytechnic and Wellington High School. The university's departments in arts, design, health, nursing, music, creative media, and communications operate from this campus.

Campus Life

Campus life at Massey University is lively and active. Each of the three campuses has its own student association, and the Federation of Massey University Student Associations represents them all. Each association organizes activities and supports its members. It arranges student events, speaks up on student issues, manages student facilities, and assists affiliated student clubs and societies. The Palmerston North branch also runs Radio Control, a student radio station on the Turitea Campus. Sport plays a major role at Massey University.

The university has 6 sports complexes, where you can take part in activities across virtually every sport. It is also home to more than 200 student clubs and societies covering a wide range of interests. Additionally, must-see attractions in Palmerston North include the Victoria Esplanade Gardens, the Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and Heritage, and the New Zealand Rugby Museum. In Auckland, they include the Sky Tower, Auckland Museum, Mount Eden, and Tiritiri Matangi and Rangitoto Islands.

In Wellington, they include Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand, the ZEALANDIA ecosanctuary, Mount Victoria, and the Wellington Botanic Garden.

Student Profile
  • Arthur Riley
  • Annie Collins
  • Gordon Walters
  • Grant Alexander
  • Grant Davidson
  • Jon Toogood
  • Kate Sylvester
  • Len Lye
  • Manos Nathan
  • Mark Cleverley
  • Mark Elmore

Massey University Location

Palmerston North, New Zealand

Massey University Contact

Email
contact@massey.ac.nz
Phone
+64 800 627 739
Website
https://www.massey.ac.nz
Address
Massey University Manawatu (Turitea) Tennent Drive Palmerston North 4474, Yeni Zelanda

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How to Get Into Massey University

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In your first meeting with a Dream Uni advisor, your academic background, goals, and expectations are analyzed in detail.

02

By assessing your English level and academic grades, your eligibility for the universities and colleges Dream Uni partners with is determined.

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The application process is managed meticulously by our professional team, and your acceptance letter is delivered to you.

Why Massey University?

Located in Palmerston North, New Zealand, Massey University is known for its academic excellence, distinguished faculty, and remarkably rich history.

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