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Massey University

501–600th
World University Rankings 2025
=75th
Impact Rankings 2024
90th
Young University Rankings 2014
Tennent Drive, Palmerston North, Manawatu, 4410, 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

  • 15.9
    No. of students per staff
    (1)
  • 27%
    Percentage of International Students
    (1)
  • 16,035
    Number of FTE Students
    (1)
  • 27%
    Proportion of ISR Publications
    (1)
  • 65 : 35
    Student Ratio of Females to Males
    (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) 2025 World University Rankings

Subjects taught at Massey University

  • Business & economics

    • Economics & Econometrics
    • Accounting & Finance
    • Business & Management
  • Arts & humanities

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

    • Chemistry
    • Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
    • Physics & Astronomy
    • Mathematics & Statistics
  • Social sciences

    • Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
    • Geography
    • Communication & Media Studies
    • Sociology
  • Clinical, pre-clinical & health

    • Other Health
  • Life sciences

    • Biological Sciences
    • Veterinary Science
    • Sport Science
    • Agriculture & Forestry
  • Psychology

    • Psychology
  • Engineering & technology

    • General Engineering
    • Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    • Civil Engineering
  • Computer science

    • Computer Science
  • Education

    • Education