Massey University

About us

Location Palmerston North, New Zealand Funding Type Public
No of Students 30296 Establishment University
Founded In 1927 Estimated Cost of Living 20000 NZD
Address Massey University, Private Bag 11 222 Palmerston North, 4442, New Zealand

We embrace diversity, talent and performance, and provide staff and students with an extensive range of opportunities to develop intellectually, professionally and personally.

Massey is known for:

  •     Groundbreaking research
  •     The applied nature of many of our teaching and research programmes
  •     Contribution to land-based industries
  •     Distinctive mix of campus-based, distance and international teaching
  •     Commitment to innovation
  •     Close links with the community
  •     An 80-year tradition of academic excellence

New Zealand itself is truly beautiful. New Zealand is renowned for its natural resources, its breathtaking scenery, its peacefulness, and the friendliness and hospitality of its people.

The country is conveniently close to Asia, Australia and the South Pacific and has a reputation for being a safe and relaxing environment to live in.

New Zealand’s defining university

For more than 80 years, Massey University has helped shape the lives and communities of people in New Zealand and around the world. Its forward-thinking spirit, research-led teaching, and cutting-edge discoveries make Massey New Zealand’s defining university.

Why?

Massey University is an innovative, self-reliant, outward-facing institution committed to defining our future. Our students can expect a teaching and learning environment that will enable them to be creative, connected and innovative contributors to society. We are a research-led university that is committed to the application of knowledge.

What makes Massey unique

Massey is truly the 'University of New Zealand'. The only multi-campus university in New Zealand, we have 36,000 students in total, including our distance learning students. Since we were founded more than 80 years ago, we have been breaking new ground in all our areas of expertise - business, creative art, health, science and humanities and social science.

Internationally-ranked

Massey University is consistently ranked in the top 3% of universities worldwide

Inspiring teachers

Massey University staff have won 17 national Tertiary Teaching Excellence awards in the past 13 years.

Student profiles

Learning new skills and realizing your talents are part of your journey at Massey University.

Leader in technology

We have the widest offering of digital teaching technology of any university in New Zealand.

Real-world research

Massey has a well-established reputation for its academic leadership, research excellence and innovative teaching grounded in real-world issues.

The support students need

Massey has a wide range of support services, to help our students achieve their academic and personal goals while at university.

Accommodation Option

Auckland campus

First and only Qualmark Accredited 5 Star Student Accommodation in New Zealand with Gold Star Sustainability Award. All rooms are single occupancy

Halls of Residence: meals provided

  • 4/5 bedroom apartments: no meals
  • Studio units: No meals
  • Accommodation Type:-
  • Massey Halls Catered - 42 Weeks
  • Massey Halls Self-Catered - 42 Weeks
  • Homestay Catered - Per Week

Manawatu campus

Manawatu the campus where Massey began.

  • Various halls: meals provided
  • Various halls: no meals
  • Family units: no meals

Accommodation Type:-

  • Massey Halls Catered - 38 Weeks
  • Massey Halls Self-Catered - 38 Weeks
  • Homestay Catered - Per Weeks

Wellington campus

Situated in the Heart of Wellington. The Cube

  • 3/5 bedroom apartments: no meals
  • Studio units: no mealsKainga Rua
  • Single rooms: no meals
  • Twin-share rooms: no meals

Accommodation Type:-

  • Massey Halls Catered - Not Available
  • Massey Halls Self-Catered - 42 Weeks
  • Homestay Catered - Per Wee