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Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa
Palmerston North, Auckland, New Zealand, Singapore
About
Why study at Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa?
Massey University is a public research university founded in 1927 as Massey Agricultural College in Palmerston North and granted full university status in 1964. It teaches at campuses in Palmerston North, Albany in Auckland and Wellington, and is one of New Zealand's largest providers of distance learning, with recognised strengths in agriculture and food science, veterinary science, aviation, and creative arts and design.
At a glance
Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa in numbers
- 4Campuses
- 1927Founded
- #215QS World Ranking 2027
- 501–550THE World Ranking 2027
- 26,000Students
- #96THE Impact 2026
Rankings
How it ranks
#215
QS World University Rankings 2027
501–550
Times Higher Education World Rankings 2027
#96
Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Rankings 2026
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Campus locations
Manawatū Campus - Palmerston North
Set within leafy, park-like grounds, Massey’s original campus brings together a lively student community and specialist teaching facilities. Study areas include agriculture, veterinary science, aviation, food and nutrition, and sport. Located in the student-friendly city of Palmerston North, the campus offers a welcoming base for university life, with outdoor adventures within reach.
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Auckland Campus
Located in Albany on Auckland’s North Shore, Massey’s Auckland campus combines modern learning facilities with access to New Zealand’s largest city. Known for its focus on innovation, it offers study opportunities in business, technology, construction and more. Nearby beaches, city attractions and dedicated student spaces provide plenty of ways to balance study with life outside the classroom.
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Wellington Campus
Massey’s Wellington campus places students close to the creative energy of New Zealand’s capital. With study options spanning creative arts, film, music, media and health, it offers specialist facilities including recording studios, film production spaces and nursing simulation suites. Shops, cafés, festivals and cultural attractions are nearby, making it an inspiring place to study and explore.
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Singapore - PSB Academy
Study for a Massey University qualification in Singapore through its partnership with PSB Academy. Based in a central city location, students can pursue selected programmes in business, information sciences and media studies while experiencing Singapore’s vibrant urban environment. The partnership combines a New Zealand university education with the convenience of studying in Asia.
Funding
Scholarships
Ask your counsellor which of these you may be eligible for — they'll confirm the details before you apply.
- Toroa International Undergraduate Fee Scholarship
- Toroa International Postgraduate Fee Scholarship
- International Creative Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship
- International Creative Excellence Masters Degree Scholarship
- Massey Business School Promising Student Assistance Bursary
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