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About massey
Massey University (massey) — public non-profit university. It is located in Palmerston North, New Zealand. It is one of the youngest higher education institutions in the country. massey is working closely with Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL).
It is one of the best institutions in the world. In QS World University Rankings 2025, it is among top-240. Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE), places the university in 501 position in the world.
massey offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs in different fields of study.
- Location
- Palmerston North, New Zealand
- Establishment year
- 1964
- Students
- 15,632
- International students
- 4,703
- Female students
- 63%
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
---|---|
Accounting & Finance | 151-200 |
Arts & Humanities | 338 |
Social Sciences & Management | 346 |
Life Sciences & Medicine | 347 |
Natural Sciences | 451-500 |

massey tuition fees
The academic year at massey is continuous, which means that students have no break between courses. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. One year of studying at massey will cost local citizens a minimum of 2,066 USD. For foreigners, the tuition fee is different — from 9,741 USD per year. Thanks to scholarships, students have the opportunity to fully or partially cover the cost of education. The cost of education and the availability of scholarships can be checked on the official website.
When choosing an educational institution, it is important to be aware of additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
- Continuous
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Bachelor
- Local3,788USD/year
- Foreign15,581USD/year
- Master
- Local2,066USD/year
- Foreign9,741USD/year
- Doctorate
- Local4,236USD/year
- Foreign11,568USD/year
Study programs at massey
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Sport Management
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time
Sport and Exercise
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Sport and Exercise - Exercise Prescription
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Sport and Exercise - Physical Education
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Sport and Exercise - Sport Development
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Law
Business - Property
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Diploma in Arts (Rehabilitation Studies)
- Study degree
- Pre-Bachelor
- Study form
- Part-time
Computer Science & IT
Engineering with Honours - Electronics and Computer Engineering
- Study degree
- BEng
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Information Sciences
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Information Sciences - Data Science
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Information Sciences - Information Systems
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Information Sciences - Information Technology
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Engineering & Technology
Arts with Honours - Media Technology
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Aviation - Air Transport Pilot
- Study form
- Full-time
Business - Organisational Technology Management
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Commercial Music - Music Technology
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Construction
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Physical Sciences
Aviation
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Journalism & Media
Arts - Media Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Arts with Honours - Media Technology
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Business - Human Resource Management and Employment Relations
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Communication (Public Relations)
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Communication - Expressive Arts and Media Studies
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Applied Sciences & Professions
Arts - Social Anthropology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Arts - Sociology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Aviation Management
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Business - Property
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Food Technology with Honours
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Education & Training
Arts - Education
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Arts - Educational Psychology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Speech and Language Therapy with Honours
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Sport and Exercise - Physical Education
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Arts - Environmental Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Resource and Environmental Planning
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Science - Earth Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Science - Ecology and Conservation
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Science - Environmental Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Arts & Humanities
Arts
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts - Business Psychology
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Arts - Classical Studies
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Arts - Geography
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Arts - History
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Humanities
Arts
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts - Chinese
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Arts - Classical Studies
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Arts - Creative Writing
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Part-time
Arts - English
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Animal Science - Animal Genetics and Breeding
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Animal Science - Animal Nutrition and Growth
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Animal Science - Animal Welfare
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Arts - Mathematics
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Engineering with Honours
- Study degree
- BEng
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Medicine
Animal Science
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Animal Science - Animal Nutrition and Growth
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Animal Science - Equine Science
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Bachelor of Health Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Agribusiness - International Agribusiness
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Agricultural Science
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Arts (Honours) - Politics and International Relations
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Arts - Business Psychology
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Arts - Chinese
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Agriculture & Forestry
Agribusiness
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Agribusiness - Farm Management
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Agricultural Science
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Animal Science
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Animal Science - Animal Genetics and Breeding
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Economics & Business Management
Accountancy
- Study degree
- BAcc
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Agribusiness
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Agribusiness - Farm Management
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Agribusiness - International Agribusiness
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Agribusiness - Rural Valuation
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Other
Arts - Bachelor of Business
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Bachelor of Applied Economics
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Science
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Communication (Honours)
- Study degree
- BComm
- Study mode
- Online
Computer Science & IT
Engineering - Electronics and Computer Engineering
- Study degree
- MEng
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Engineering Studies - Electronics and Computer Engineering
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Information Sciences
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
International Security - Intelligence
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Accounting & Finance
Professional Accountancy and Finance
- Study degree
- MPAcc
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Law
Construction - Construction Law
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Construction - Digital Built Environment
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Construction - Sustainable Built Environment
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Emergency Management
- Study degree
- Postgraduate Certificate
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Emergency Management
- Study degree
- Postgraduate Diploma
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Environmental Management
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Engineering & Technology
Aviation
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Aviation
- Study degree
- Postgraduate Diploma
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Construction
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Construction - Construction Law
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Construction - Digital Built Environment
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Medicine
Biological Sciences
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Food Safety and Quality
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Health Service Management
- Study mode
- Online
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Master of Clinical Practice (Nursing)
- Study mode
- Online
- Study form
- Full-time
Nursing
- Study mode
- Online
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Arts
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Arts - Geography
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Arts - Media Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Aviation
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Construction
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Journalism & Media
Arts - Media Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Management - Journalism
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Media Studies
- Study degree
- Postgraduate Diploma
- Study mode
- Online
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Education & Training
Applied Linguistics - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Arts - Education
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Education
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- Online
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Education
- Study degree
- Postgraduate Diploma
- Study mode
- Online
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Education (Digital Education)
- Study degree
- Postgraduate Diploma
- Study mode
- Online
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Applied Sciences & Professions
Applied Social Work
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Arts - Social Anthropology
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Arts - Sociology
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Aviation
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Emergency Management
- Study degree
- Postgraduate Certificate
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Humanities
Applied Linguistics
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Applied Linguistics - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Applied Linguistics - Without Specialisation
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Arts - Education
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Arts - English
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Social Sciences & Management
Analytics
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Arts
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Arts
- Study degree
- Postgraduate Diploma
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Arts - Defence and Security Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Arts - Economics
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Agriculture & Forestry
Agricultural Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Animal Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Food Technology
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Science - Agricultural Science
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Science - Animal Science
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Agricultural Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Animal Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Biological Sciences
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Education - Mathematics Education
- Study degree
- MEd
- Study form
- Part-time
Engineering
- Study degree
- MEng
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Economics & Business Management
Agribusiness
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Analytics
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Analytics - Business
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Applied Social Work
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Arts - Economics
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Other
Defence and Strategic Studies
- Study mode
- Online
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Education
- Study degree
- Postgraduate Diploma
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Education (Inclusive Education)
- Study mode
- Online
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Educational and Developmental Psychology
- Study mode
- Online
- Study form
- Full-time
English
- Study degree
- Postgraduate Diploma
- Study mode
- Online
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Applied Sciences & Professions
Doctor of Social Work
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
Philosophy
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Medicine
Doctor of Clinical Psychology
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time

Bachelor degree at massey
School education in New Zealand lasts longer than 11 grades. Therefore, in order to enter an undergraduate program at massey, applicants must complete 1 year of university in their home country or take one of the preparatory programs (A-Levels, Foundation, etc.). Only students who successfully pass the entrance exams are admitted to bachelor's programs. Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score is 5.5. The TOEFL score is not lower than 80. A subject exam is required. The university relies on the ACT or SAT results. At massey,you can also get a bachelor's degree remotely.
- IELTS
- 5.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 80
- TOEFL PBT
- 550
Master's degree at massey
When considering candidates for master's programs, the admission committee of the university pays attention to the student's academic performance during the undergraduate program. It is impossible to enter massey for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 90. IELTS — 6.5 or higher. massey provides an opportunity to get a master's degree remotely.
- IELTS
- 6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 90
Doctorate degree at massey
If you are applying for a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS or TOEFL. TOEFL — no less than 90 points.
- TOEFL iBT
- 90
massey campus
The campus of massey is urban. This means that students study closely to the sights and the entire recreational infrastructure of the city. This type of campus gives students more options for internships and part-time jobs. The school has a library where students can do their homework or just relax.
- Campus Type
- Urban
- Library
- Yes

What to do after graduation
After graduation, you can stay in New Zealand for a period of 1 to 3 years. To do this, the graduate draws up a special visa, which allows one to work even without an official offer from an employer. massey graduates find jobs quickly, partly because the university has a good reputation among employers according to the QS World University Rankings. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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