Information about Massey University, New Zealand

1. Website: https://www.massey.ac.nz/

2. Campuses & Locations (3 campuses)

• Auckland – Albany Campus: Located on the North Shore, north of Auckland City; approximately 35 minutes’ drive from Auckland International Airport.
• Wellington – Wellington Campus: Located near the city centre; approximately 15 minutes’ drive from Wellington International Airport.
• Palmerston North – Manawatū Campus: Approximately 13 minutes’ drive from Palmerston North Airport.

3. Institution Type: Public University

4. Rankings & Quality Assurance:

• Ranked #230 among the world’s best universities (QS World University Rankings 2026)
• Ranked #3 in New Zealand (QS World University Rankings 2026)
• Massey University rankings: https://www.massey.ac.nz/about/world-rankings/ 

5. Total number of students: Over 36,000 students

6. Number of international students: Over 5,000 international students

7. Key Strengths:

• 91% graduate employability: 91% of graduates are employed after graduation.
• Diverse academic programs: Massey offers a wide range of programs suited to students’ interests and abilities. In Business Administration and Veterinary Science, Massey is recognised as the only institution in New Zealand offering internationally benchmarked programs. Veterinary Science and Development Studies are ranked in the top 30 worldwide, with Veterinary Science ranked #1 in Australasia and Asia.
• Aviation excellence: Massey is the only university in New Zealand offering full degree pathways in Aviation, including bachelor’s, postgraduate diplomas and master’s degrees. These programs are accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society and certified under ISO 9001-2000.
• Teaching quality: Over the past 10 years, Massey University has received 14 national teaching excellence awards. In 2001, the university was formally recognised by Ako Aotearoa (New Zealand’s national centre for tertiary teaching excellence).
• Global connections: Massey has partnerships with 200+ organisations worldwide, supporting research collaboration, teaching, and student exchange. The university also leads international pathway programs through articulation agreements with partners in China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand.
• Modern facilities: Massey is a large university with three campuses in major cities (Palmerston North, Auckland, and Wellington), all equipped with advanced teaching facilities, modern infrastructure, and world-class laboratories and research centres.

8. Training-related Information 

a. Training programs: See details here 

• English Language & University Foundation Programs (taught at the Professional and Continuing Education – PaCE Centre)
• Certificate / Diploma
• Bachelor’s degrees
• Postgraduate / Master’s degrees
• Doctoral (PhD) programs

b. Colleges / Faculties

• College of Creative Arts
• College of Health
• College of Humanities and Social Sciences
• College of Sciences
• Massey Business School

c. Training courses: See details here 

COLLEGE OF CREATIVE ARTS

• Commercial Music
• Creative Media Production
• Design
• Fine Arts
• Māori Visual Arts

COLLEGE OF HEALTH

• Health science
• Human nutrition and dietetics
• Nursing
• Physiology
• Social work
• Sport development
• Sport and exercise

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

• Business Psychology
• Classical Studies
• Creative Writing
• Economics
• Education
• Educational Psychology
• English
• Environmental Studies
• Geography
• History
• Linguistics
• Mathematics
• Media Studies
• Philosophy
• Planning Studies
• Politics
• Psychology
• Public & Professional Writing
• Resource and Environmental Planning
• Social Anthropology
• Social Policy
• Sociology
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Statistics
• Theatre Studies

COLLEGE OF SCIENCES

• Agriculture
• Computer Science and Information Technology
• Construction
• Engineering
• Food and Nutrition
• Fundamental Science
• Natural and Environmental Science
• Veterinary and Animal Science

MASSEY BUSINESS SCHOOL

• Accountancy
• AgriCommerce
• Analytics
• Aviation
• Business Administration
• Business Studies
• Communication
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• Economics
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Finance
• Health Service Management
• Human Resource Management and Employment Relations
• International Business
• Journalism
• Management
• Māori and Indigenous
• Marketing
• Organizational Technology Management
• Professional Accountancy and Finance
• Property
• Sport Management
• Strategic Communication
• Sustainability

9. Entry Requirements: See details here 

• Foundation Programs:
  • Pre-Degree & Foundation Certificate in Academic English (UG DEEP): High school graduation; IELTS 5.0 (no band below 5.0) or TOEFL iBT 61.
  • Foundation Certificate in Advanced Academic English (PG DEEP): High school graduation; IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.5) or TOEFL iBT 70.
  • Certificate in Foundation Studies (Full Foundation): High school graduation; IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0) or TOEFL iBT 70.
  • Certificate of University Preparation (CUP – Fast-track Foundation): High school graduation; IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.0) or TOEFL iBT 80.
• Bachelor’s: High school graduation with an average score above 8.0 (accepts all Vietnamese high schools); IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5) or TOEFL iBT 80; or completion of Year 1 at a Vietnamese university with good results; or completion of a foundation program.
• Master’s: Relevant bachelor’s degree with good results; IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) or TOEFL iBT 90; detailed research proposal required.
• PhD: Relevant master’s degree with good results; IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) or TOEFL iBT 90; detailed research proposal required.

10. Intakes

• English programs: February, July, November
• Foundation: February, July
• Undergraduate / Postgraduate / PhD: February, July, November (depending on the program)

11. Application Documents

General Documents

• Highest academic qualification certificate;
• Academic transcripts of the most recent 2 years;
• English language certificate (if available);
• Passport (photo and signature pages – if available);
• Academic achievements and extracurricular activities (especially for scholarship applicants).

Additional Documents for Master’s

• Curriculum Vitae (CV);
• Two (02) Letters of Recommendation.

Additional Documents for PhD / Research Master’s;

• Research proposal;
• Published academic papers (if any). 

12. Tuition Fees: See full details here 

• English courses: NZD 430/week
• Foundation: NZD 10,000 – 13,000 per term
• Certificate / Diploma: NZD 20,000 – 26,000/year
• Bachelor’s: NZD 30,450 – 44,660/year
• Postgraduate / Master’s / PhD: NZD 53,030 – 66,150/year

13. Living Costs: Approx. NZD 10,000 – 15,000 per year

14. Scholarships: NZD 3,000 – 5,000 – 10,000 – 15,000 – 25,000. See details here. 

15. Accommodation & Student Support

Students may choose homestay, on-campus halls, shared housing (if 18+), or private accommodation. Options include:

• Halls of Residence and Apartments
• Homestay
• Private Accommodation

Please refer here for the most up-to-date details.

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