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MASSY UNIVERSITY


 Massy University is a major public research university in New Zealand. Officially known as               Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa, established in 1927 as Massey Agricultural College; university-status granted in 1964.It is one of NZ’s largest universities with around 26,500 enrolled students in 2024—roughly half studying via distance learning.


Campuses & Learning Options

  • Three main campuses:

    • Auckland (Albany) – modern urban campus focused on innovation and sciences.

    • Manawatū (Palmerston North) – original green, rural campus with extensive agricultural facilities.

    • Wellington – vibrant creative and cultural hub in NZ’s capital


Academic Strengths

  • Offers 160+ qualifications and more than 2,800 courses, across five colleges: Business, Creative Arts, Health, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Science 

  • Unique in NZ as the only university offering degrees in aviation and veterinary medicine 

  • Subject rankings:

    • Veterinary science: #1 in NZ, #19 globally 

    • Agriculture & Forestry, Development Studies, Communication & Media, Art & Design: all #1 in NZ, with several in global top 100–200 .

    • QS overall ranking around 230–250 globally, top ~3 % of world universities, with strong graduate employability rankings.


Entry Requirements

Academic

  • Undergraduate: Must hold an accredited secondary school qualification equivalent to New Zealand Year 13.

  • Postgraduate: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline. Some programs may require specific prerequisites or work experience (e.g., 2 years) 

English Language

  • IELTS Academic 6.0 minimum (often 6.5 for many postgraduate programs) or equivalent PTE/TOEFL scores


Tuition Fees (Estimated, 2025 rates)

Undergraduate (annual, based on 120 credits)

  • Arts: ~NZ$32,280

  • Business & Agriculture: ~NZ$35,900–39,900

  • Science & Design: ~NZ$39,700–39,900

  • Aviation: Up to NZ$106,250 for pilot training in first year

  • Veterinary Science: NZ$56,240–79,450 (years 1–5) depending on stage 

Postgraduate

  • Graduate Certificate: ~NZ$18,400–24,050

  • Graduate Diploma: NZ$32,280–47,030

  • Master’s (coursework or research, 1–2 years): NZ$56,220–70,120 per year

  • PhD (3–4 years): NZ$21,820–37,580 per year (international students pay domestic rate) 


Scholarships for International Students

❋ Key Scholarships

  • *Toroa International Postgraduate Fee Scholarship*
    – NZ$5,000 toward tuition
    – For full‑time new postgraduate enrolments (Semester 2, 2025
    – Apply: 1 Feb–2 May 2025

  • **Massey University Postgraduate Scholarship**
    – NZ$2,000 for one semester of coursework-based postgraduate study
    – Apply: 1 May–15 Jul 2025 

  • **Global Citizen Scholarship**
    – Up to NZ$750 for short‑term international experience programs
    – Open Feb–Oct 2025 (year‑round decision)


 Campus Life & Accommodation

Campus Life & Support

  • Orientation week is compulsory for international students before each semester.

  • Massey provides help with visas, banking, health insurance, academic advising, study-skills, counselling, career services, and cultural support teams 

  • Over 200 clubs, cultural events, sporting and volunteering opportunities are available across campuses 

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