Massey University ranked 5th in New Zealand, 492nd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 218 research topics. Massey University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 48,200 academic publications and 1,368,408 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 265 notable alumni.
Massey University ranked 3rd for Biology in New Zealand and 489th in the World with 28,895 publications made and 942,462 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Agricultural Science.
Massey University ranked 3rd for Environmental Science in New Zealand and 365th in the World with 25,498 publications made and 774,328 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
Massey University ranked 4th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in New Zealand and 471st in the World with 25,439 publications made and 641,751 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Massey University ranked 3rd for Chemistry in New Zealand and 571st in the World with 20,138 publications made and 739,046 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Physical chemistry.
Massey University ranked 3rd for Medicine in New Zealand and 554th in the World with 19,631 publications made and 605,434 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Immunology, Anatomy and Physiology.
Massey University ranked 4th for Engineering in New Zealand and 605th in the World with 19,084 publications made and 611,007 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
Massey University ranked 5th for Computer Science in New Zealand and 568th in the World with 16,995 publications made and 488,935 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
Massey University ranked 4th for Physics in New Zealand and 674th in the World with 16,422 publications made and 532,316 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Massey University ranked 4th for Psychology in New Zealand and 502nd in the World with 11,078 publications made and 300,705 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Massey University ranked 4th for Business in New Zealand and 332nd in the World with 10,326 publications made and 273,250 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
Massey University ranked 5th for Mathematics in New Zealand and 530th in the World with 9,323 publications made and 256,750 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science.
Massey University ranked 3rd for Economics in New Zealand and 270th in the World with 8,579 publications made and 235,349 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Political Economy.
Massey University ranked 5th for Art & Design in New Zealand and 370th in the World with 5,152 publications made and 104,792 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Multimedia, Creative Writing.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
