Massey University

Massey’s quality and excellence of teaching has established an enviable reputation over the years. This has been proven by Massey’s outstanding success in winning the National Tertiary Teaching Excellence awards, including the Prime Minister’s supreme award.

Top QS rating for Massey

The educational benchmarking agency, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has awarded Massey University a five-plus star rating.

Teaching awards

There are four different teaching excellence awards that Massey offers to recognise quality in teaching and learning practice. These are the Vice-Chancellor’s Teaching Excellence Award, Sustained Contribution to Teaching Award, Early Career Teaching Award and Teaching Support Award. College teaching awards are also offered.

National Centre for teaching and learning

The National Centre plays an important leadership role in promoting high quality teaching and learning within the tertiary sector, both nationally and internationally, and has a close relationship with Ako Aotearoa, the National Centre for Tertiary Teaching Excellence. The centre provides strategic leadership for teaching and learning development.

Massey offers a range of study options from foundation through to PhD programmes.

English language and foundation pathways

Students who are keen to study at Massey University, but do not have the English language or academic requirements for admission, can take up pathway programmes offered by the Centre for Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE). These courses help students develop the English language, academic and study skills necessary for admission to university and for successful study.

Undergraduate programmes

Massey University offers more than 40 undergraduate degrees, diplomas and certificates to international students. These programmes are delivered across five academic colleges of Business, Creative Arts, Health, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Sciences. Bachelor degrees range in length from three to four years and there are also a number of undergraduate diplomas and certificates available.

Massey University is popular for the applied nature of many of its programmes and special expertise in the areas of Technology, Science, Applied Science and Business Studies.

Postgraduate programmes

Each year, more than 20% of Massey University's student population study at the postgraduate level.

Massey University has an international reputation for its research innovation, practices and results, which are applied to its postgraduate programmes of study. These programmes are delivered across its five academic colleges.

PhD programmes

Massey University is a progressive university offering internationally-recognised, research-led qualifications. The University has world-class researchers supervising students in a range of disciplines.

Doctoral students are important contributors to establishing research excellence and a vibrant research culture across Massey’s academic institutes, departments and schools.

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Massey Business School International Study Awards

This is for students enrolling in Business programmes on Massey’s Palmerston North or Wellington campuses. The awards are up to NZD15,000 for undergraduate programmes and up to NZD10,000 for postgraduate programmes.

Massey University Creative Arts International Excellence Scholarships

This is open to students enrolling in the following programmes:

• Bachelor of Design (Hons)
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (Hons)
• Bachelor of Māori Visual Arts
• Bachelor of Creative Media Production
• Bachelor of Commercial Music

Each scholarship is valued at up to NZD20,000 for a 4-year degree or NZD15,000 for a 3-year degree.

College of Humanities and Social Sciences International Excellence Scholarship

This scholarship is available to international students studying in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. It is valued at NZD5,000 per year up to NZD20,000 for undergraduate programmes, and NZD10,000 for postgraduate programmes.

New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS)

This scholarship provides financial support for postgraduate students seeking doctoral degrees by research in Massey University.

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Academic entry requirements for Massey programmes are outlined below:

Undergraduate entry requirements

For most undergraduate level programmes, the minimum academic entry requirement is successful completion of a qualification equivalent to the New Zealand Year 13 - NCEA Level 3 University entrance. International students can view the Academic Admission Requirements by Country.

Graduate diplomas

Admission to a graduate diploma requires successful completion of a 3 year diploma or undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution.

Masters, postgraduate diplomas and postgraduate certificates

An appropriate undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution is required.

Doctorate degrees (PhD)

The equivalent or better of a relevant bachelor's (Hons) or master's degree with first or second class honours, division 1 (B+ and above) with sufficient prior experience of independent research at postgraduate level.

English language requirements

One of the following for undergraduate study…

• IELTS - 6.0 (no band less than 5.5)

• TOEFL - 80 overall (min 19 in Writing)

• PTE Academic - 50 Overall (min 42 in communicative skills)

• CE – 170

One of the following for postgraduate study…

• IELTS - 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)

• TOEFL - 90 overall (min 20 in Writing)

• PTE Academic - 58 Overall (min 50 in communicative skills)

• CE - 180

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Massey University offers students a wide range of facilities from accommodation and sports amenities to libraries, lounges and clubs.

Staying in university accommodation is a great way to meet other students and settle into life at Massey University within a safe and supportive environment.

Accommodation

Auckland campus

The Auckland campus has the only five star Qualmark accredited student accommodation in New Zealand.

Options on this campus include:

• Halls of residence: full or part-catered (18-23 years)
• 4-5 bedroom apartments (21+ years)
• Studio units: meals not provided (25+ years)

Palmerston North campus

There are a wide range of on-campus Halls and Units, catering for students of different ages, programmes of study, and cultural backgrounds. All options have the same resources and support available.

Prices are based on the meal plan, the size of the room, and the age of the Hall. In a Catered Hall meals are provided at our central dining hall. In a Unit or Self-Catered Hall you purchase and prepare your own meals.

Wellington campus

This campus has 3-5 bedroom apartments and studios for students to choose from.

Our two Halls in Wellington are the Cube Hall and Kāinga Rua. Both are located in the heart of Wellington and within walking distance to the campus and central city. They have live-in residential staff to ensure you join a fun and safe community. Our team takes time to get to know all the residents and are there to give advice on how to get the best out of Hall life and studying at University.

Libraries

The Albany, Manawatū and Wellington libraries are equipped with extensive individual and group study spaces, computer labs, book collections and cafes.

Sport and recreation

The University’s sport and recreation facilities are available on the three campuses in Albany, Manawatu and Wellington. Facilities vary depending upon the campus but include cricket nets, basketball courts, tennis courts, athletics track, rugby fields, fitness classes plus a lot more.

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Support for international students

Massey University is committed to providing a high level of care and support to all international students. International students have access to a range of services that help them get the assistance they require as easily as possible.

International support staff

Massey’s international support staff are committed to assisting students from the time of enrolment with their academic and personal needs. The team can help with accommodation, insurance and visa concerns.

Centre for teaching and learning

Each campus has a teaching and learning centre that helps students with all study related issues. The Centre of Teaching and Learning also helps students develop good study practices and examination skills. Students can make use of workshops and individual consultations. Health and counselling centres are available in all three campuses.

Apart from these, students also have access to career advice and religious services. Massey has over 100 student-run clubs where students can meet, have fun and make new friends.