Massey University Admissions 2025: Application Deadline, Requirements & Costs

Massey University, also known as M?ori: Te Kunenga ki P?rehuroa, is situated in Palmerston North of New Zealand. With more than 30,000 students studying at the university through on-campus and online education, Massey has made its place as the country’s second-largest university to possess highest number of international students.

Besides these factors, Massey University is the only institution in New Zealand that offers degree programmes in Aviation, Dispute Resolution, Nanoscience, and Veterinary Medicine. The research-oriented training and teaching methodologies along with industry tie-ups make the university an attraction for international students. The university operates on the philosophy of transforming its students into industry-ready professionals, who are trained to face the emerging challenges in all the evolving sectors.

Courses Offered

What all courses are available to international students?

With over 30 institutes, schools, departments, and centres in five colleges spread across three campuses, Massey University offers an integrated academic structure. It supports interdisciplinary programmes in taught and research forms, wherein the staff and students dedicatedly work together to conduct extensive researches.

Divisions

• Business
• Creative Arts
• Health
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• M?ori knowledge
• Sciences

The university has been widely recognised for imparting outstanding education specifically in the following fields:

• Veterinary Science
• Agriculture and Forestry
• Food Science and Technology
• Arts and Design
• Development Studies
• Nursing

Courses

The university offers more than 500 courses on campus and online that are innovative and flexible.

Research

The popular themes of researches happening at the university are:

• 21st-century citizenship
• Health and wellbeing
• Future food systems
• Design - for community, commerce and culture
• Resource development and management

Areas of Study

• Veterinary medicine
• Food technology
• Information sciences
• Engineering technology
• Agriculture
• Finance
• Marketing
• Accountancy

All these teaching and research areas served at Massey contribute to the economic development and commercial sector of the country.

Eligibility & Documents Required

What are the eligibility requirements?

International students need to meet the following eligibility criteria before applying at Massey University.

Undergraduate Level Eligibility Requirements

Basic Education: Grade 12 with an overall average of 75% and a minimum of 60% in English from either of the two:

• All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC)
• Indian School Certificate (ISC)

English Proficiency (either of):

• IELTS: 6 bands overall with no less than 5 bands in any section
• TOEFL (Internet-based): Overall 80 with a minimum of 19 in writing section
• PTE Academic: Overall 50 with a minimum of 42 in communicative skills
• Cambridge English: 170

Postgraduate Level Eligibility Requirements

Basic Education:

• Graduate: Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.75 on a scale of 4 in relevant discipline from a recognised tertiary institution
• Doctorate: Bachelor’s degree with honours in relevant discipline or master’s degree with first or second class honours (first division – Grade B+ or above) with appropriate experience of independent research at postgraduate level

English Proficiency (either of):

• IELTS: 6.5 bands overall with no less than 6 bands in any section
• TOEFL (Internet-based): Overall 90 with a minimum of 20 in writing section
• PTE Academic: Overall 58 with a minimum of 50 in communicative skills
• Cambridge English: 180

Note: These are general entry requirements for international students as stated by Massey University. To learn about course-specific requirements, it is recommended to visit the exact course page of the official website.

What documents are needed for the application?

International students need to submit the following set of documents depending upon the requirements of the choice of programme:

Undergraduate Level Documents Required

• Grade 10 and 12 passing certificates
• Grade 10 and 12 transcripts with scores for all semesters (annual and half-yearly)

Postgraduate Level Documents Required

• Degree certificates:
  • Bachelors (mandatory)
  • Masters (if any)
• Academic transcripts with scores for all semesters (annual and half-yearly) from a recognised institution:
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Master’s degree (if any)

Doctorate Level Documents Required

• CV/resume
• Two academic references

Mandatory Documents for all Programmes

There is also a set of mandatory documents that need to be submitted by the applicants of all programmes:

• Evidence of citizenship through either of the following:
  • Birth certificate
  • Current passport
• English proficiency scores
• Portfolio or audition tape (for Design or Fine Arts programme)
• Evidence of scholarships (if awarded for intended programme)
• Statement of disability or health condition (if required for some privileges)

*All the transcripts need to be translated in English before being submitted to the university.

Application & Tuition Fees

Is there any application fees?

Applying to Massey University is free of cost, which means that there is no fee charged to the international students at the time of application to any course (except for two courses) of the university.

The courses that require payment of an application fee are:

Courses	Application Fee*
Bachelor of Aviation	NZD 188.70
Veterinary Science Selection	NZD 111.30

Source: Massey University

*Fee varies depending on the course and progressive years. We encourage you to check the school/department’s website for the exact fee.

What is the fee structure of courses offered by the university?

The tuition fee for programmes offered to an international student at Massey University is given below:

Course Type	Tuition Fee*
Undergraduate Degrees	NZD 6,609.80 – 12.854.40
Postgraduate Degrees	NZD 29,458 – 46,670
MBA (one-year programme)	NZD 49,000

Source: Massey University

*Fee varies depending on the course and progressive years. We encourage you to check the school/department’s website for the exact fee.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Is there any scholarship or financial aid available for international students?

Massey University offers programme-based scholarships to all its national and international students. Given below is the information on scholarships offered to international students:

UG and PG Scholarships

International students pursuing graduate or undergraduate course in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Massey University are eligible to apply for the excellence scholarship. The value of this award is NZD 5,000 annually which creates the following variation with programme level:

• Undergraduate award: Maximum NZD 20,000
• Graduate award: Maximum NZD 10,000

Country-Based Scholarships

Students from Asian, African, Caribbean, Latin American, and Pacific countries are eligible to apply for this award, which include Indian applicants. Eligible candidates should belong to either of the following courses:

• Undergraduate degree: 3–4 year
• Postgraduate certificate: 6 months
• Postgraduate diploma: 1 year
• Master’s degree: 1–2 years
• PhD: 3–4 years

The award covers:

• Full tuition fee
• Economy air travel of returning to home country
• Establishment allowance during arrival to New Zealand
• Medical insurance
• Provision to meet basic living costs

Massey Business School

The school attracts brilliant international students to pursue business studies and avail the business award. Often awarded annually, it values NZD 5,000 per 120 credits enrolled in the business programme. Hence, the value fluctuates with programmes:

• Undergraduate award: Maximum NZD 15,000
• Postgraduate award: Maximum NZD 10,000

All these awards have some condition attached to them. Students are encouraged to visit the official website for detailed information and contact the concerned university authorities to check their eligibility to apply.

Admission Process

When do the admissions start?

The university follows a semester-based calendar and offers two major intakes for all its programmes.

UG and PG Deadlines

Deadlines for all graduate and undergraduate programmes offered to international students at Massey University are as follows:

Semester	Early Admission*
Semester One and Double Semester	October End
Semester Two	Early May–Mid-June
Summer School	October End
Semester	Late Admission*
Semester One and Double Semester	Early February
Semester Two	June End–Early July
Summer School	Early November

Source: Massey University

MBA Deadlines

Massey School of Business follows a different cycle for MBA admissions. Refer to information on intakes and deadlines below:

Intakes	Deadline*
First Intake	Mid-January
Second Intake	Early July
Third Intake	Mid-September

Source: Massey University

*Deadlines vary depending on the course and can change frequently. We encourage you to check the school/department’s website for exact deadlines.

What are the steps to the application process?

Massey University follows the same application across all of its graduate and undergraduate courses. The process of application for international aspirants is no different than the national applicants. Let us understand this step-by-step:

Step 1: Apply to the university admission at study with us the first step is to apply for admission. Sign up at smsportal.massey.ac.nz/sitsvision/wrd/siw_lgn.

Step 2: Choose a course for application. Whether applying for bachelors, masters, MBA, or doctorate course, international applicants need to confirm their eligibility before applying. Check out the steps to finalise programme and specialisation as follows:

Step 3: Students need to choose the year of course commencement, location (as in campus), and qualification. Refer to the screenshot below:

Step 4: Apply for the qualification by clicking on ‘Apply’.

Step 5: Enter the personal details in the application form.

Step 6: Insert the identity details and supporting documents.

The application is quite exhaustive, so students may save and exit anytime in the middle and log in back again to complete the application. Students may also apply to multiple courses or qualifications as view all of them at the same time as follows:

Keep on following the steps as they come. To understand this extensive application process in simple words, students must meet the basic eligibility criteria of applying to any course based on the level of the programme. Then, they need to choose the course they want to study at Massey and then apply for the same.

When will I hear from the university after I submit my application?

Students receive the acknowledgement with an application received status within a week from the university. The process goes as follows:

Step 1: Receive an acknowledgement within one week of applying online.

Step 2: Submit the requested outstanding documents within the timeframe provided by the university.

Step 3: Assessment starts the moment an application is complete. Students who meet the entry requirements are soon issued with an admission offer.

Step 4: Accepting the offer requires students to pay the said course fee. After this, students are issued with an international receipt of payment that leads to the beginning of the visa process. Students are also provided with a Massey Student ID Number via email.

Step 5: Students then need to apply for a student ID card.

Step 6: After getting information on department and campus, students may apply for on-campus or off-campus accommodation.

For more information and the latest updated on admission status, students are recommended to visit the university website and often check their emails.

Student Diversity & Preferred Profile

How many Indian/international students are studying at the university?

Massey University has an international student body with nearly 5,000 students coming from more than 80 countries. The table below gives an idea about diversity in the student body as well as university faculty:

Statistics	Headcount
Total Full-Time Students	11,638
International Students	4,836
Total Faculty Staff	1,111
Domestic Staff	613
International Staff	498

Source: QS and Massey University

Refer to the chart below to get an idea of Massey’s student body comprising national and international students enrolled in graduate and postgraduate courses:

Source: QS and Massey University

As per the chart, since the student body contains a lesser number of overall postgraduate students, the number of international students remains higher in undergraduate courses. An impressive number of international students find a place in the university.

Part Time Work While Studying

Can I work while studying here?

Massey University allows all its national and international students to work part-time while studying irrespective of the programme they are studying.

Eligibility

International students must check the conditions of their respective student visas before they start looking for jobs. The section under e-visa or visa label shows whether or not a student is eligible to work while studying in New Zealand.

Work Rights

Before agreeing to work in New Zealand, students must understand their rights as an employee and remain updated with changes in leave entitlements as well as minimum wages.

Working Hours

• Students are allowed to work only part-time during their on-going semester for a maximum of 20 working hours in a week
• They may work full-time during the semester breaks or holidays as scheduled by the university

Note: Though students are allowed to work up to 20 hours in a week, the university recommends them to work no more than 15 hours during the semester weeks. This would allow students to pay more attention to their studies and utilise the campus resources to the fullest.

Campuses & Accommodation

How many colleges and campuses does the university have?

Massey University has three campuses offering education through various full-time and part-time courses to more than 17,000 national and international students.

Campus Facilities

Students from across the world utilise these amazing facilities that the university has to offer:

• Academic guidance
• Accommodation advisory service
• Banking facilities on campus
• Career guidance
• English language support
• Homestay placement service
• International student services
• Wi-Fi on campus

All these facilities are available to the students in all the three of Massey’s campuses.

Is on-campus housing available? How much does it cost?

The university offers amazing on-campus facilities to all its students. International students may choose to live on either of the three campuses of Massey University.

On-Campus Accommodation

The university offers on-campus accommodation in Auckland, Palmerston North, and Wellington.

Halls of Residence and Apartments: Students may choose any of the following options to stay within the university campus:

• Residential halls
• Apartments
• Studio units

Given below is the segregated list of campus-based residential halls at the university:

How to Apply for On-Campus Accommodation?

International students need to follow these steps to apply for accommodation at Massey University:

• Visit the Accommodation Gateway online
• Register as a new user and apply to accommodation for students
• Accept the offer and secure the accommodation

Off-Campus Accommodation

The university also helps its students to find off-campus accommodations, which include:

Homestay: This is the most popular and sought-after kind of accommodation amongst international students. Though the students are outside the campus, they feel safe in homestays as they experience complete immersion like their home country. Homestay gives a paying-guest feel to the students while they learn about the New Zealand culture and explore the surroundings easily.Check out theinformation related to exploring the Homestay option. Apply online by downloading the Massey University Homestay Accommodation Application Form.

Private accommodation: This option allows students to rent a place outside the university campus. This can be any of the following:

• Apartment
• House or unit
• Room in a hostel
• Flat (with or without flatmates)

Under any condition, students must learn about their tenant rights before choosing this kind of accommodation and adhere to applicable duties while living in New Zealand.

List of Accommodation Options

Given below is the list of on-campus accommodations options with information on availability of meals at Massey University:

Auckland Campus	Manawatu Campus	Wellington Campus
First And Only Qualmark Accredited 5 Star Student Accommodation In New Zealand With Gold Star Sustainability Award. All Rooms Are Single Occupancy	Manawatu; The Campus Where Massey Began	Situated In The Heart Of Wellington
Halls Of Residence: Meals Provided	Various Halls: Meals Provided	The Cube
4/5 Bedroom Apartments: No Meals	Various Halls: No Meals	3/5 Bedroom Apartments: No Meals
Studio Units: No Meals	Family Units: No Meals	Studio Units: No Meals
-	-	Kainga Rua
-	-	Single Rooms: No Meals
-	-	Twin-Share Rooms: No Meals
-	-	Senior Hall
-	-	Studio Units: No Meals
-	-	2/4 Bedroom Apartments: No Meals

Cost of Meals

Given below is an estimate of charges spent on meal plan while living in either on-campus or off-campus accommodations at Massey University:

Accommodation Type	Auckland Campus Starting Rates	Manawatu Campus Starting Rates	Wellington Campus Starting Rates
Massey Halls Catered	NZD 16,642: 40 weeks	NZD 13,840: 40 weeks	Not available
Massey Halls Self-Catered	NZD 11,680: 40 weeks	NZD 7,160: 40 weeks	NZD 9,549: 42 weeks
Homestay Catered	NZD 310: Per week	NZD 260: Per week	Not Available

Source: Massey University

Note: These rates are approximate based on the fee of 2021-2022 sessions. To get an idea of costs for sessions after 2021, please visit the university website.

University Contact Information

Whom should I contact in case of any doubts?

International students may reach the official website or directly contact the authorities as follows:

Website: www.massey.ac.nz

Telephone: +64 6 350 5701

Email: contact@massey.ac.nz, international@massey.ac.nz