Massey University

New Zealand

Massey University, History

Massey University is a university based in Palmerston North, New Zealand. It is the second largest university in New Zealand in terms of home country students. The motto of the university is “Floreat Scientia” that means “Let Knowledge Flourish”. The official website of the university is www.massey.ac.nz 

Massey University was founded in 1926 as University of New Zealand by The New Zealand Agricultural College Act. It was renamed as Massey Agricultura College in 1927. In 1961 it became Massey College, part of Victoria University of Wellington.

Massey University Programs, Courses and Schools

Some of the courses of the Massey University are –

• Bachelor of Aviation
• Bachelor of Commercial Music
• Bachelor of Nursing
• Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy with Honours
• Bachelor of Science
• Master of Arts
• Master of Education
• Master of Food Safety and Quality
• Master of Management
• Master of Specialist Teaching
• Master of Quality System
• Master of Finance
• Master of Emergency Management
• Master of Business Studies
• Master of Agribusiness

Massey University, Achievements

 The rankings of the Massey University are –

GLOBAL

• The university ranked 601-700 by ARWU
• It ranked 287 by QS World University Ranking
• It also ranked 501-600 by THE

OTHER

• V is the 10th largest user of Information and Communications Technology in New Zealand

Massey University, USP

Massey University is the only university in New Zealand offering degrees in aviation, dispute resolution, veterinary medicine and nanoscience. Massey’s veterinary school is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association and is recognized in the United States, Australia, Canada, and Britain. Massey’s agriculture programme is the highest-ranked in the New Zealand and 19th in Quacquarelli Symonds’ world university subject ranking. Massey’s Bachelor of Aviation is an internationally recognized and accredited qualification, is the first non-engineering degree to be recognized by the Royal Aeronautical Society and has ISO9001- 2000 accreditation.  

Massey University, Notable Alumni

The notable alumni of the Massey University are –

• Fiona Alpass
• Marti Anderson
• Helen Moewaka Barness
• Paul Callaghan
• Ashraf Choudhary
• Kerry Chamberlain
• Jill Hooks
• Mike Joy
• Gaven Martin
• Robert McLachlan

Massey University infrastructure & services

Campuses

Massey University’s campuses are –

• Manawatu Campus – it houses the main administrative units of Massey University as well as the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Sciences and the Masset Business School. It is also home to the only Veterinary School in New Zealand.
• Albany Campus – the university’s Auckland campus is located in Albany. It houses the two largest colleges on the campus with College of Science and the New Zealand Institute for Advanced Study.
• Wellington Campus - it was created through the merger with Wellington Polytechnic in 1999. The Wellington campus primarily specialises in Design, Nursing and Communication and Journalism.

Libraries

Massey University Library supports your study, research, and teaching – at Albany in Auckland, Palmerston North in the Manawatu, Wellington, and at distance if you’re off campus.

Housing services

Massey University Campus has catered halls, shared apartments and private studio units. Some of the halls are –

• Manawatu halls
• Wellington halls
• Pukeko, Tui & Weka halls
• Auckland Campus accommodation
• Matipo, Titoki & Tanekaha apartments
• Tanekaha Studio Units

Students clubs

Massey University Students’ Association Federation represents the student bodies at the Massey University. It includes the Massey Association, Albay Students’ Association, Massey at Wellington Students’ Association. Massey Extramural Students’ Society and Manawatahi. Each individual students’ association organises activities and support for its members, sometimes organising student events, administering students’ facilities, publicising student issues and assisting affiliated student clubs and societies.

Massey University location

Where exactly

Massey University is located at Wellington Wallace Street Mt Cook Wellington 6021 New Zealand.

Different campuses locations

Massey University different campuses are located in Wellington, Albany and Palmerston.

Top landmarks nearby, top companies, airports nearby

Some of the famous places to visit around Massey University are –

• Victoria Esplanade Gardens
• New Zealand Rugby Museum
• Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science & heritage
• Esplanade Scenic Railway
• The Steps of Lindos
• Palmerston North i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
• Dugald MacKenzie Rose Gardens
• Palmerston North Clock tower
• Robertson Holden International Speedway
• Lido Aquatic Centre

Massey University International students’ info

courses offered

• Bachelor of Aviation
• Bachelor of Commercial Music
• Bachelor of Nursing
• Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy with Honours
• Bachelor of Science
• Master of Arts
• Master of Education
• Master of Food Safety and Quality
• Master of Management
• Master of Specialist Teaching
• Master of Quality System
• Master of Finance
• Master of Emergency Management
• Master of Business Studies
• Master of Agribusiness

Student support

Student can visit the official website of the school that is www.massey.ac.nz 

Visas & immigration support

Applications for a study visa must be submitted to the New Zealand Embassy. Which is then forwarded to the authority in New Zealand. 

International student contact

Student can visit the official website of the school that is www.massey.ac.nz 

Student life

student society

Massey University Students’ Association Federation represents the student bodies at the Massey University. It includes the Massey Association, Albay Students’ Association, Massey at Wellington Students’ Association. Massey Extramural Students’ Society and Manawatahi. Each individual students’ association organises activities and support for its members, sometimes organising student events, administering students’ facilities, publicising student issues and assisting affiliated student clubs and societies.

Residential Life

Massey University Campus has catered halls, shared apartments and private studio units. Some of the halls are –

Manawatu halls

Wellington halls

Pukeko, Tui & Weka halls

Auckland Campus accommodation

Matipo, Titoki & Tanekaha apartments

Tanekaha Studio Units

Food & drink

• Nero Restaurant
• Arranged Marriage Restaurant
• Haru Japanese Restaurant
• Table 188
• Cafe Brie
• Little Savanna
• Yatai Japanese Izakaya Restaurant
• Pho Nem Honoi Home Cooking
• Barista
• Yeda

Short term getaways

• Victoria Esplanade Gardens
• New Zealand Rugby Museum
• Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science & heritage
• Esplanade Scenic Railway
• The Steps of Lindos
• Palmerston North i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
• Dugald MacKenzie Rose Gardens
• Palmerston North Clock tower
• Robertson Holden International Speedway
• Lido Aquatic Centre

Student Safety

Crime Around the area

Crime in Auckland is very low. It is considered to be a safe place for students. 

Campus recruitment

Process

Massey University helps students to get placements by marketing them to potential employers through workplace tours, international summer internships and employer-sponsored skills awards, degree plus. The University provides a dedicated career support service.

Application form

Students can visit the official website of the university that is www.massey.ac.nz 

Application Requirements

The entry requirements of the Massey University are – 

 National Senior Certificate with a diploma pass or N3 with 50% pass in Mathematics and English

 A minimum of 5 subjects with level 4 pass for diploma study and level 3 for Access Courses

 English Home Language or First Additional language, level 4 pass

 Specific subject combination and pass level relevant to the qualification

Minimum points as per faculty requirement and as listed on the CAO handbook

Where to apply

Students can visit the official website of the university that is www.massey.ac.nz 

Scholarships

Massey University provides various scholarship to their students, some of them are –

• Albert and Alexis Dennis Donation
• Alfred George East Scholarship
• Andrew Turnbull Scholarship
• Antarctica NZ Postgraduate Research Scholarships
• Asia New Zealand Foundation Postgraduate Research Grants
• Auckland Council Research Scholarship in Urban Economics
• Bell-Booth Dairy Research Scholarship
• Bragato Research Fellowship
• Brian Aspin Memorial Scholarship
• C. Alma Baker Postgraduate Scholarship

 Future Career Options

Massey University helps students to get placements by marketing them to potential employers through workplace tours, international summer internships and employer-sponsored skills awards, degree plus. The University provides a dedicated career support service.