Massey University
Palmerston North, New Zealand
- 1927
- Founded
- #239
- Global Rank
- Not listed
- Total Students
- Not listed
- International Students
- 210
- Programs
About Massey University
Established in 1927, Massey University (Māori: Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa) is one of New Zealand's premier and largest comprehensive public research universities, educating over 27,000 students across three major campuses in Palmerston North (Turitea), Auckland (Albany), and Wellington (Pukeahu). Renowned worldwide for pioneering research and professional practice, Massey is home to New Zealand's sole Veterinary Science faculty (AVMA-accredited and ranked top 30 globally), its preeminent School of Aviation with active flight training fleets, and southern hemisphere leadership in Agriculture, Agronomy, and Food Technology. The university also houses the AACSB- and AMBA-accredited Massey Business School and the celebrated College of Creative Arts (Toi Rauwhārangi) in Wellington (NASAD-recognized). Massey is celebrated for its warm collegiate campuses, world-class laboratory ecosystems, industry partnerships, and comprehensive international scholarships.
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NZ$ 8,500 (PhD domestic rate) – NZ$ 46,000 (Sciences/Engineering) / yrFees vary by course and degree level.
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Palmerston North, New Zealand
Massey University is located in Palmerston North, New Zealand.
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