Massey University
- New Zealand
- Founded 1927
Overview
Massey University 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.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1927Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | Palmerston NorthSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Students | 26,505 (2024)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Staff | 3,147 (2025)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | massey.ac.nz (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) |
Data read on 12 November 2026. Check the university's own site for current details.
Scholarships for international students
- International Creative Excellence Masters Degree Scholarship Yet to open, deadline 15 Oct 2027
- International Creative Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship Yet to open, deadline 15 Oct 2027
- Marcus Kitt Colliers Bursary Closed, deadline 2 Nov 2026
- Soroptimist International of Waimea Education Grant Yet to open, deadline 8 Feb 2027
- Toroa International NCEA Undergraduate Fee Scholarships Open, deadline 31 Jan 2027
Massey University's own scholarships page (opens in a new tab) (checked 14 Nov 2026)
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People who studied here
- Stephanie L. Kwolek (opens in a new tab)American chemist, inventor of Kevlar (1923–2014)
- Cindy Kiro (opens in a new tab)New Zealand Governor-General, former academic and social justice advocate
- Lisa Carrington (opens in a new tab)New Zealand canoeist
- Shehan Karunatilaka (opens in a new tab)Sri Lankan writer
- Hamish Bond (opens in a new tab)New Zealand rower and cyclist (born 1986)
- Ria Percival (opens in a new tab)New Zealand association football player
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