Massey University
501–600th
World University Rankings 2025
=75th
Impact Rankings 2024
90th
Young University Rankings 2014
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
- 15.9No. of students per staff(1)
- 27%Percentage of International Students(1)
- 16,035Number of FTE Students(1)
- 27%Proportion of ISR Publications(1)
- 65 : 35Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
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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
