Massey University

Massey University, Palmerston North

#=239 QS Global World Ranking
PublicStatus
Very HighResearch Output
8,124Total Students
1,019Faculty
3,088Int'l Students

About

With its heritage, range of programmes and the flexibility of its distance teaching, Massey University offers students from around the world the ability to tailor their study to meet their needs and at the same time connect closely with industry, professional organisations and local communities.

Massey University is also the leading university in New Zealand for online and borderless education and we offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees students can complete fully online.

Studying at Massey University offers a uniquely New Zealand experience in a world class teaching and research environment.

Why Massey?

Ranked in the top 300 universities in the world
Internationally recognised qualifications
More than 5,000 international students from over 100 countries
Modern facilities across three campuses in Auckland, Palmerston North and Wellington

About

Ranked in the top 300 universities in the world
Internationally recognised qualifications
More than 5,000 international students from over 100 countries
Modern facilities across three campuses in Auckland, Palmerston North and Wellington

University highlights

2012
#308
2014
#=343
2015
#346
2016
#337
2017
#=340
2018
#=316
2019
#=332
2020
#=287
2021
#272
2022
#284
2023
#292
2024
#=239
2025
#=239

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Student & Staff

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Data

Total students

8,124

PG students

25%

UG students

75%

International students

3,088

PG students

43%

UG students

57%

Total faculty staff

1,019

Int'l staff

455

Domestic staff

564

Total students

8,124

PG students

25%

UG students

75%

International students

3,088

PG students

43%

UG students

57%

Total faculty staff

1,019

Domestic staff

564

Int'l staff

455

2024

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Scholarships

Offered

Yes

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