Massey University

501–600th
World University Rankings 2024
=86th
Impact Rankings 2023
90th
Young University Rankings 2014
Tennent Drive, Palmerston North, 4474, New Zealand

About Massey University

Massey University has three campuses in Palmerston North, Albany and Wellington. It is unique in that it delivers research-led teaching and research training across all three campuses.

Each campus plays host to a thriving student association with many varying activities across the them. This includes a radio station, a student magazine and student-organised political and cultural events.

The student body has a high percentage of international students coming from over 100 countries.

It is the only university in New Zealand to offer courses on aviation, dispute resolution, veterinary medicine, and nanoscience.

Notable alumni include rugby union player Rico Gear, Olympic sailor Jo Aleh and deputy prime minister of New Zealand Paula Bennett.

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Key statistics

  • 25%
    Proportion of ISR Publication
    (1)
  • 64 : 36
    Student Ratio of Females to Males
    (1)
  • 27%
    Percentage of International Students
    (1)
  • 17.4
    No. of students per staff
    (1)
  • 17,883
    Number of FTE Students
    (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) 2024 World University Rankings

Subjects taught at Massey University

  • Life sciences

    • Sport Science
    • Veterinary Science
    • Biological Sciences
    • Agriculture & Forestry
  • Clinical, pre-clinical & health

    • Other Health
  • Arts & humanities

    • Architecture
    • Languages, Literature & Linguistics
    • Art, Performing Arts & Design
    • History, Philosophy & Theology
    • Archaeology
  • Physical sciences

    • Chemistry
    • Mathematics & Statistics
    • Physics & Astronomy
    • Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
  • Engineering & technology

    • Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
    • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    • Civil Engineering
    • Chemical Engineering
    • General Engineering
  • Business & economics

    • Economics & Econometrics
    • Business & Management
    • Accounting & Finance
  • Computer science

    • Computer Science
  • Social sciences

    • Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
    • Geography
    • Sociology
    • Communication & Media Studies
  • Education

    • Education
  • Psychology

    • Psychology