Massey University
Palmerston North, New Zealand
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
Massey University, also identified on its website as Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa, is a research-led university in New Zealand. Its original campus is in Palmerston North in the Manawatū, with further campuses in Auckland and Wellington. Study in Singapore is delivered through its partnership with PSB Academy.
Teaching and research span business, creative arts, health, humanities and social sciences, and sciences. Massey offers undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications and flexible online study across more than 1,400 courses. Online students use Stream for learning materials, classes, assessments and interaction, with off-campus library services and academic advice available.
Campus services include accommodation, libraries, sport and recreation centres, student health services and childcare at Auckland and Manawatū. The university reports more than 200 student clubs and organisations. International students can access recruitment advice, scholarship information and guidance on visas and insurance.
Fields of study
- Accountancy
- Aviation
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship and innovation
- Finance and banking
- Human resources and employment
- Management and leadership
- Māori knowledge
- Marketing
- Media and communication
- Property
- Sustainability
- Art and photography
- Commercial music
- English, writing and theatre
- Fashion and textile design
- Film, animation and VFX
- Spatial and industrial design
- Visual communication design
- Web, game and interaction design
- Biological and natural sciences
- Environmental and occupational health
- Food and nutrition
- Nursing
- Public health
- Psychology and mental health
- Social work
- Sport and exercise
- Development studies
- Education
- Emergency management
- History, philosophy and culture
- Languages and linguistics
- Planning
- Politics, geography and society
- Security and defence
- Agriculture and horticulture
- Animals
- Computer science and information technology
- Construction and the built environment
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- 2026-02-23, 2026-07-13, 2026-11-02, 2026-11-16, 2027-02-22, 2027-07-12
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Domestic and international tuition are assessed separately; international tuition depends on the qualification and study duration. The supplied sources do not publish tuition ranges or a tuition billing period. International student insurance is an additional charge, not tuition: published 2027 Studentsafe premiums are NZD 999 per academic year or NZD 499.50 per semester for one student.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | March, July, November |
| Bachelor of Information Science (Computer Science and Information Technology double major) (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | March, July, November |
| Master of Arts in Media Studies (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | March, July, November |
Information last verified Sep 23, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.