Basic information and contact details for Massey University
Massey University has three campuses in Palmerston North, Albany and Wellington. It is unique in that it delivers research-led teaching and research training across all three campuses.
Each campus plays host to a thriving student association with many varying activities across the them. This includes a radio station, a student magazine and student-organised political and cultural events.
The student body has a high percentage of international students coming from over 100 countries.
It is the only university in New Zealand to offer courses on aviation, dispute resolution, veterinary medicine, and nanoscience.
Notable alumni include rugby union player Rico Gear, Olympic sailor Jo Aleh and deputy prime minister of New Zealand Paula Bennett.
Rankings
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World University Rankings 2025
Breakdown via year: Teaching
Ranking positions 2016 to 2025
2025
501-600th
2024
501-600th
2022
601-800th
2021
601-800th
2020
501-600th
2019
501-600th
2018
401-500th
2017
401-500th
2016
501-600th
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Impact Rankings
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Impact Rankings 2024
Breakdown via year: Overall
Impact Ranking positions 2020 to 2024
2024
=75th
2023
=86th
2022
66th
2021
37th
2020
60th
Precise ranks and overall scores are shown for the institutions toward the top of a ranking; for institutions with banded ranks, please see the relevant ranking tables for an indication of their scores.
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