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Massey University

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Palmerston North, New Zealand
501–600th in World University Rankings 2026
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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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Student gender ratio
64 F : 36 M (1)
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International student percentage
30% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
16.5 (1)
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15413 (1)

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The Australian National University

Australia, Canberra

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Australia, Canberra


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Australia, Whyalla


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Victoria University of Wellington

New Zealand, Kelburn

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New Zealand, Kelburn


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University of Surrey

United Kingdom, Guildford

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United Kingdom, Guildford


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Subjects Taught at Massey University

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Arts and Humanities

  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management
  • Economics and Econometrics

Computer Science

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Education Studies

  • Education

Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • General Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Life Sciences

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Sport Science
  • Veterinary Science

Medical and Health

  • Other Health

Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Psychology

  • Psychology

Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Geography
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Sociology