Massey University: Statistics
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Position | Category |
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#486 of 14,131 | In the World |
#25 of 59 | In Oceania |
#4 of 8 | In New Zealand |
#31 of 1,920 | For Animal Science |
Top50% | For 213 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 65%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.massey.ac.nz
- Languages
- English;Maori
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate | 65% |
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Admissions Requirements | Acceptable grades in the National Certificate of Educational Achievement Level 3, or by applied Discretionary Entrance following National Certificate of Educational Achievement Level 2 |
Academic Calendar | January to December |
We've calculated the 65% acceptance rate for Massey University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Massey University is a world-class research university with 37,696 scientific papers published and 825,720 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Medicine, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Political Science, and Ecology.
Massey University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
Year | Publications | Citations |
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1990 | 237 | 1680 |
1991 | 259 | 1784 |
1992 | 246 | 2096 |
1993 | 278 | 2350 |
1994 | 328 | 2644 |
1995 | 365 | 2733 |
1996 | 426 | 3176 |
1997 | 415 | 3314 |
1998 | 423 | 3728 |
1999 | 463 | 4400 |
2000 | 580 | 5023 |
2001 | 557 | 5554 |
2002 | 639 | 6576 |
2003 | 600 | 7491 |
2004 | 766 | 8490 |
2005 | 951 | 10134 |
2006 | 1016 | 12530 |
2007 | 1175 | 15370 |
2008 | 1240 | 17887 |
2009 | 1147 | 21105 |
2010 | 1334 | 24022 |
2011 | 1421 | 27459 |
2012 | 1395 | 32203 |
2013 | 1358 | 35968 |
2014 | 1451 | 39354 |
2015 | 1515 | 42003 |
2016 | 1648 | 43161 |
2017 | 1873 | 47247 |
2018 | 1675 | 48615 |
2019 | 1774 | 57106 |
2020 | 2060 | 67729 |
2021 | 2493 | 87873 |
2022 | 1997 | 80281 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Massey University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
Program | Domestic Tuition Fee (per year) | International Tuition Fee (per year) |
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Bachelor of Arts | $6,760 | $29,800 |
Bachelor of Business Studies | $7,690 | $31,800 |
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) | $9,120 | $38,800 |
Bachelor of Science | $7,690 | $31,800 |
Master of Business Administration | $31,500 | $43,000 |
Master of Engineering | $9,120 | $38,800 |
Master of Science | $7,690 | $31,800 |
Doctor of Philosophy | $7,690 | $31,800 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Massey University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
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Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Business, Agriculture, Air Transport, Business and Commerce, Communication Arts, Design, Design, Economics, Education, Education, Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Management, Fine Arts, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Information Sciences, International Relations and Diplomacy, Medical Technology, Midwifery, Music, Nursing, Pedagogy, Social Work, Technology, Veterinary Science |
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Bachelor Honours Degree | Air Transport, Air Transport, Business and Commerce, Economics, Education, Education, Music, Pedagogy |
Master's Degree | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Animal Husbandry, Art Therapy, Business Administration, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Dairy, Design, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Engineering, Fine Arts, Fine Arts, Industrial Design, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Literacy Education, Management, Midwifery, Music, Music, Nursing, Philosophy, Public Health, Social Work, Statistics, Technology, Veterinary Science, Veterinary Science, Veterinary Science |
Doctoral Degree | Business Administration, Clinical Psychology, Education, Literature, Philosophy |
Massey University alumni
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Beauden Barrett
- Occupations
- rugby union player
- Biography
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Beauden John Barrett is a New Zealand rugby union player. He plays as a First five-eighth (fly-half) and fullback for Taranaki in the Mitre 10 Cup, the Blues in Super Rugby and New Zealand's national team, the All Blacks. He was a key member of the 2015 Rugby World Cup winning team.
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Nehe Milner-Skudder
- Occupations
- rugby league playerrugby union player
- Biography
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Nehe Rihara Milner-Skudder is a New Zealand rugby union player who currently plays for the Rugby New York.
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Anthony McCarten
- Occupations
- writernovelistfilm producerdramaturgescreenwriter
- Biography
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Anthony McCarten is a New Zealand writer and filmmaker. He is best known for writing big-budget biopics The Theory of Everything (2014), Darkest Hour (2017), Bohemian Rhapsody (2018), The Two Popes (2019), and Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022). McCarten has been nominated for four Academy Awards, including twice for Best Adapted Screenplay, for The Theory of Everything and The Two Popes.
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Aaron Cruden
- Occupations
- rugby union player
- Biography
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Aaron Wiremu Cruden is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for Chiefs and formerly Montpellier, Manawatu and New Zealand internationally. Cruden's usual position is first five-eighth (fly half).





Massey University faculties and divisions
College : Business | Accountancy, Air Transport, Banking, Business and Commerce, Business Computing, Commercial Law, Economics, Finance, Human Resources, Institutional Administration, International Business, International Economics, Management, Management Systems, Marketing, Public Administration, Real Estate, Sports Management, Systems Analysis |
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College : Creative Arts | Dance, Design, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Industrial Design, Music, Performing Arts, Photography, Textile Design, Theatre, Visual Arts |
College : Education | Adult Education, Bilingual and Bicultural Education, Continuing Education, Educational Research, Educational Sciences, Mathematics, Native Language Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Science Education, Secondary Education, Teacher Trainers Education, Vocational Education |
College : Humanities and Social Sciences | Anthropology, Chinese, Cultural Studies, English, Environmental Management, European Studies, French, Geography, German, Greek (Classical), Health Administration, Heritage Preservation, History, International Studies, Japanese, Linguistics, Literature, Media Studies, Museum Studies, Native Language, Natural Resources, Nursing, Pacific Area Studies, Philosophy, Police Studies, Political Sciences, Psychology, Regional Planning, Religious Studies, Social Policy, Sociology, Spanish, Women's Studies, Writing |
College : Science | Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Anatomy, Animal Husbandry, Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedicine, Biophysics, Botany, Chemistry, Consumer Studies, Ecology, Engineering, Farm Management, Food Science, Food Technology, Health Sciences, Horticulture, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Natural Resources, Natural Sciences, Nutrition, Packaging Technology, Physics, Physiology, Production Engineering, Soil Science, Statistics, Technology, Veterinary Science, Water Science, Zoology |
General information
Founded | 1963 |
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Accreditation | New Zealand Qualification Authority |
Motto | Floreat scientia Let knowledge flourish |
Location and contacts
Address | Private Bag 11-222 Palmerston North New Zealand |
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City population | 82,000 |