Massey University Rankings 2024-25
Auckland, New Zealand
- Cost of LivingNZ$ 22,116
- Tuition Fee FromNZ$ 8,456
- Country Rank#3
- Batch Strength18,701
- Global Diversity32%
- Gender Ratio36 : 64
Massey University, established in 1927, has grown into a respected institution in New Zealand with an expanding international presence. In the QS World University Rankings for 2025, Massey maintains its position at 239th globally, continuing the improvement seen from its 292nd ranking in 2023. The 2024 rankings show varied results across different systems: while Massey held steady at 239th in the QS rankings, it placed 501st in the Times Higher Education (THE) rankings and considerably lower at 645th in the US News & World Report's Global Universities ranking.
Known for its innovative approach to education, Massey offers a mix of on-campus and distance learning options across its three main campuses in Palmerston North, Auckland, and Wellington. The university is particularly renowned for its programmes in agriculture and life sciences, reflecting its origins as an agricultural college. Other areas of strength include veterinary science, food technology, aviation, and creative arts. This diverse academic profile, combined with its flexible learning options, contributes to Massey's unique position in New Zealand's higher education landscape, despite the fluctuations in global rankings.
Massey University - QS Ranking 2025
According to the QS World University Rankings for 2025, Massey University is ranked 239th globally, maintaining its position from 2024. In 2023, it was ranked slightly lower at 292nd.
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Ranked by |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
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World University |
292 |
239 |
239 |
Massey University - US News & World Report Ranking 2024
In 2024, Massey University was ranked 645th among Global Universities by US News & World Report, marking an increase from its 2023 ranking of 598th but a decline from its position in 2022 when it was ranked 556th.
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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Global Universities |
556 |
598 |
645 |
Massey University - THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2024
In 2024, Massey University was ranked 501st among universities by THE (Times Higher Education), maintaining its position from 2023. This represents an improvement from its ranking in 2022 when it was also ranked 601st.
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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University |
601 |
601 |
501 |
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Massey University - QS Ranking 2025
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Ranked by |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
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Accounting and Finance |
201 |
151 |
- |
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Architecture and Built Environment |
151 |
101 |
- |
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Art and Design |
101 |
101 |
- |
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Biological Sciences |
401 |
401 |
- |
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Communication and Media Studies |
51 |
51 |
- |
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Engineering and Technology |
501 |
- |
- |
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Nursing |
101 |
101 |
- |
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Physics and Astronomy |
- |
601 |
- |
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Sociology |
251 |
301 |
- |
Massey University - THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2024
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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Arts and Humanities |
401 |
401 |
401 |
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Clinical and Health |
501 |
501 |
501 |
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Engineering |
401 |
501 |
401 |
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Life Sciences |
401 |
301 |
301 |
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PG Business and Economics |
301 |
301 |
301 |
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PG Computer Science |
401 |
401 |
301 |
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Psychology |
251 |
301 |
301 |
Course Rankings:
M.A.
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Ranked by |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
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QS - Sociology |
- |
251 |
251 |
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QS - Communication and Media Studies |
- |
51 |
51 |
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QS - Art and Design |
- |
101 |
101 |
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ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Political Sciences |
301 |
301 |
301 |
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THE (Times Higher Education) - Arts and Humanities |
- |
401 |
401 |
M.Arch
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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QS - Architecture and Built Environment |
151 |
151 |
101 |
MBA/PGDM
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Ranked by |
2022 |
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QS - Global MBA |
201 |
MIM
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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QS - Accounting and Finance |
151 |
201 |
151 |
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THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics |
301 |
301 |
301 |
Learn More About: Massey University’s Courses
MS
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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QS - Physics and Astronomy |
- |
- |
601 |
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QS - Biological Sciences |
401 |
401 |
401 |
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QS - Engineering and Technology |
451 |
501 |
- |
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THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences |
401 |
301 |
301 |
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THE (Times Higher Education) - Engineering |
401 |
501 |
401 |
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THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computer Science |
401 |
401 |
301 |
MSN
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Ranked by |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
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QS - Nursing |
- |
101 |
101 |
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ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Nursing |
101 |
101 |
101 |
Others PG
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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THE (Times Higher Education) - Psychology |
251 |
301 |
301 |
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THE (Times Higher Education) - Clinical and Health |
501 |
501 |
501 |
Accounting & Commerce
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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QS - Accounting and Finance |
151 |
201 |
151 |
Architecture & Planning
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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QS - Architecture and Built Environment |
151 |
151 |
101 |
Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing )
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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QS - Art and Design |
101 |
101 |
101 |
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THE (Times Higher Education) - Arts and Humanities |
401 |
401 |
401 |
Business & Management Studies
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics |
301 |
301 |
301 |
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QS - Global MBA |
201 |
- |
- |
Engineering
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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QS - Engineering and Technology |
451 |
501 |
- |
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THE (Times Higher Education) - Engineering |
401 |
501 |
401 |
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THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computer Science |
401 |
401 |
301 |
Humanities & Social Sciences
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Ranked by |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
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QS - Sociology |
- |
251 |
251 |
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ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Political Sciences |
301 |
301 |
301 |
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THE (Times Higher Education) - Psychology |
- |
251 |
301 |
Mass Communication & Media
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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QS - Communication and Media Studies |
51 |
51 |
51 |
Medicine & Health Sciences
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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THE (Times Higher Education) - Clinical and Health |
501 |
501 |
501 |
Nursing
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Ranked by |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
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QS - Nursing |
- |
101 |
101 |
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ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Nursing |
101 |
101 |
101 |
Science
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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QS - Physics and Astronomy |
- |
- |
601 |
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QS - Biological Sciences |
401 |
401 |
401 |
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THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences |
401 |
301 |
301 |
Biology
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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QS - Biological Sciences |
401 |
401 |
401 |
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THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences |
401 |
301 |
301 |
Business Economics
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics |
301 |
301 |
301 |
Computer Science Engineering
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computer Science |
401 |
401 |
301 |
Physics
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Ranked by |
2024 |
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QS - Physics and Astronomy |
601 |
Accounting
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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QS - Accounting and Finance |
151 |
201 |
151 |
Political Science
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Ranked by |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
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ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Political Sciences |
301 |
301 |
301 |
Psychology
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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THE (Times Higher Education) - Psychology |
251 |
301 |
301 |
Sociology
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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QS - Sociology |
251 |
251 |
301 |
Year
QS Ranks
US News Ranks
2024
#292
#598
2023
#292
#598
2022
#284
#598