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Palmerston North, New Zealand

Massey University

Public university with campuses in Palmerston North, Auckland and Wellington

1927

Founded

approx. 27,000 including distance learners

Students

approx. 10%

International students

Public

Type

About Massey University

Massey began as an agricultural college in Palmerston North in 1927 and now teaches on three campuses and by distance. It remains New Zealand's leading university for agriculture and veterinary science.

It also offers aviation, food technology, business and creative arts, and many programmes can be studied at the Auckland campus in Albany.

Highlights

  • New Zealand's only veterinary school
  • Leading in agriculture and food technology
  • School of Aviation with pilot training
  • College of Creative Arts in Wellington

Tuition (indicative, per year)

NZD 28,000 – 40,000 per year (indicative)

Intakes

February, July

English requirements (from)

IELTS 6 · PTE 50 · TOEFL 80

Campus and student life

The Manawatū campus in Palmerston North is spacious and affordable, while the Auckland campus at Albany suits those who prefer a big-city base.

Courses at Massey University

A selection only. Massey University offers many more programmes; ask a counsellor or see the university's website.

Studying in New Zealand?

New Zealand's eight public universities all rank in the global top tier, class sizes are small and cities are safe. Degree and master's graduates can receive an open post-study work visa of up to three years, and students can now work 25 hours a week.

Costs, visa and work rights in New Zealand →

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