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1927

Founded

26,505

Students

39

Programmes to choose from

Overview

About Massey University

Massey University (Māori: Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa) is a public research university in New Zealand that provides internal and distance education. The university has campuses in Auckland, Palmerston North, and Wellington, as well as a branch campus in Singapore which was opened in 2024.

Massey is home to New Zealand's only veterinary school which is ranked 19th in the world and first in Australasia and Asia. It also specialises in animal science and agriculture, aviation, and creative arts.

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  • International Council for Open and Distance Education

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Key facts

Founded

1927

Type

Public university

Location

Palmerston North, New Zealand

Students

26,505

Reported 2024

Academic staff

3,147

Reported 2025

Programmes with us

39

Programmes

39 programmes to choose from

Health & Life Sciences · Computing & Technology · Engineering · Business & Management · Design, Hospitality & More

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Location

Palmerston North

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