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Massey University Admissions 2025: Application Deadline, Requirements & Costs

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Planning to apply to Massey University? Admission 2026-27 are now open. Check out this space for admission requirements.

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Massey University Admissions 2026

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Admissions Requirements for Massey University

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Massey University Admissions 2025

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On Admissions
Q:   What are the eligibility requirements for Massey University as an Indian student?
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International students need to meet the following eligibility criteria before applying to Massey University.

UG Level Eligibility Requirements

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)

·         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

PG Level Eligibility Requirements

·         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

·         IELTS: 6.5 bands overall with no less than 6 bands in any section

·         IELTS:3 (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

Q:   What documents are needed to apply at Massey University?
A: 

Indian students are required to submit mentioned below documents-

UG Documents Required

·         Grade 10 and 12 passing certificates

·         Grade 10 and 12 transcripts with scores for all semesters

Postgraduate Level Documents Required

·         Degree certificate:

·         UG degree

·         Academic transcripts with scores for all semesters

PhD Documents Required

·         CV

·         2 academic references

Q:   What all courses are available to international students at Massey University?
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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
  • Maori knowledge

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

Massey University MS Admissions 2025

23 courses 12 months - 2 years
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₹ 20.5L - 45.1L

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  • Accepting Exams: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo
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Q:   What are the requirements for MS admissions at Massey University?
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Massey University MS admissions semester 2 are now closed and the students can apply for Semester 1 by May 1, 2026 (tentative) for Fall intake 2026.

Here are some things to take care of while applying for Massey University MS:

·         English Proficiency by taking IELTS/TOEFL/PET

·         Birth certificate

·         Current passport

·         English proficiency scores

·         Portfolio or audition tape for Design or Fine Arts programs

·         Evidence of scholarships

·         Statement of disability or health condition if required

·         NZQA transcript of their NZDipBus results

Q:   Is there a fee for MS at Massey University?
A: 

Massey University MS fees is between INR 18 L - 29 L, (Note: It is the first year fee not including the living expenses). 

Here are some things to take care of while applying for Massey University MS:

·         English Proficiency by taking IELTS/TOEFL/PET

·         Birth certificate

·         Current passport

·         English proficiency scores

·         Portfolio or audition tape for Design or Fine Arts programs

·         Evidence of scholarships

·         Statement of disability or health condition if required

·         NZQA transcript of their NZDipBus results

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How to apply to Massey University?

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Q:   When will I hear from Massey University after submitting my application?
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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.

Q:   Is there any application fee to apply at Massey University?
A: 

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 (INR 9.6 K)

Veterinary Science Selection

NZD 111.30 (INR 5.7 K)

(NZD 1 = INR 50.94)

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.

Q:   When do the admissions start at Massey University?
A: 

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

Q:   What are the steps included in the application process at Massey University?
A: 

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.

 

Massey University Enrollment Statistics 2025

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Q:   How many Indian/international students are studying at Massey University?
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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

Massey University
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.2/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 80% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Easy going
Friendly
Fun loving
Internships3.5
Part time work4.3
Post study jobs3.6
Quality of faculty4.6
Student Life4.3
Value for money4.3
Public transportation4.5
Safety4.8
Indian Food4.3
Permanent Immigration4
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2024
5
Massey University has a practical approach towards education.
Tips: Coming to this university from India was a big cultural shift, and it's an entire culture change. I had to learn how to deal with the social life here. That being said, the university did accommodate me with some scholarships, which I'm very grateful for. I think the scholarships are more available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds and courses, and may have changed since I graduated.
Likes (Internships): At Massey University, I had a hybrid work/school schedule and was actively involved in many different events and was excited to spend time with my classmates and my professor to put my work experience to practical use.
Dislikes (Value for money): The university has a top-notch helping and guiding faculty that reaches out to students one by one and helps them from scratch. I was in the business school, and even the head of the business school is easily accessible and approachable. The purpose of education here is all practical and helps us to reflect on and provide an analysis of what we have done and gone through actually in our workplace, and how the whole industry and the system work. From students to teachers, there is a huge diversity where you meet people from different ethnicities, and you get a wide range of experiences.
Total Monthly ExpenseNZD 2000
Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryNZD 70000
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2025Read more
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Shradha Puri Verified Icon
Master of Finance - Batch of 2025
3.3
The university has a great faculty and is academically oriented.
Tips: It's a decent college with good faculty and is academically oriented. The study is self-directed for the most part and assignments help with hands-on learning immensely. However, you won't get spoon-fed, so be prepared to make YouTube your guru. Overall, I think I have come out with satisfactory industry knowledge.
Likes (Indian Food): There are plenty of Indian food joints with good quality food. Indian grocery stores are bound and everything is available. You would have cuisines from all parts of India and the price can range from 15 to 100 dollars/head depending on where you pick to eat. Every food court has at least one or more Indian food options.
Dislikes (Internships): Student visa holders are last on the priority list for internships and the New Zealand market is vulnerable to economic downturns. You have to rely on networking which is difficult for a new migrant. I know students who have applied for over 250 internships without any success.
Total Monthly ExpenseNZD 2000
Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryNZD 60000
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2024Read more
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Bachelor of Science in Mathematics - Batch of 2025
4.6
A great place to learn and live.
Tips: The government here provides scholarships to international students, so you should check to see if any are available. I did not get any scholarships because my subject does not include any scholarships like that. But overall, this university is so good that they value your culture and religion.
Likes (Student Life): Student life at this university is great. You'll have a good environment with supportive professors and lovely friends. Your classmates will be supportive as well, and all of your professors will help you grow professionally in your career.
Dislikes (Indian Food): The food in New Zealand is very different from what I'm used to. Here, people eat boiled food with no spices or salt. As an Indian, I love spicy food that includes at least one or two spices. Also, we love rice, but here they don't eat anything like that. They just eat boiled potatoes, mashed potatoes, and rice without salt or spices. They don't even eat curry.
Total Monthly ExpenseNZD 425
Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryNZD 56675
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2024Read more
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2024
4.7
Massey University ranks third among New Zealand universities.
Tips: The transition was smooth. The time difference with India is huge (6.5 - 7.5 hours). University provides you with scholarships, based on your education, work experience etc. There is no such thing as a daily allowance in NZ. You need to get a part-time job to support yourself. The university is very big and beautiful, the courses are very nice, the professors are experienced in their field of studies and NZ is a beautiful country, if you are a nature lover you will enjoy your time in NZ.
Likes (Indian Food): There are lots of Indian grocery stores in Auckland and you can get almost everything that you get in India. All the vegetables and the other things you find in a local grocery store you can get it here. All kinds of pickles, spices, lentils and other things you can get easily.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): The job market is tiny and companies ask for local work experience. Companies can sponsor your visa if you're in an IT job and your skills are difficult to find. Management roles are not easily offered, one has to start from a different job role and then gradually move to your desired role.
Total Monthly ExpenseNZD 2500
Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryNZD 80350
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2024Read more
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Master of Construction in Quantity Surveying - Batch of 2024
4.5
A fulfilling and supportive academic journey at Massey University.
Tips: Before joining Massey University, students should know about its academic environment and the need to be proactive in engaging with the various opportunities available. Transitioning was smooth, with a noticeable cultural shift towards more interactive and student-centred learning. I secured a scholarship through the university portals, which provided significant tuition fee relief. Overall, I am very satisfied with Massey University, course and the welcoming nature of New Zealand.
Likes (Indian Food): I rated the food options from my country of origin 5 because the area around Massachusetts University offers a diverse range of authentic restaurants that cater well to my diet preference. The locality around the university features a variety of restaurants, including Indian, Italian, Chinese, and local New Zealand cuisine. Pricing varies with options for every budget; fast food joints and food courts offer meals around $10, while mid-range restaurants usually charge $20 per person. I prefer cooking for myself as it is more economical and allows me to tailor meals to my diet preference.
Dislikes (Internships): I rated internship opportunities 3 out of 5 due to limited availability influenced by the economic recession and a noticeable preference for local candidates, which can restrict opportunities for a larger student base. While the guidance provided for finding and applying for internships is very helpful with work on resume writing and interview preparation, the support lacks the personalised assistance and direct industry connection that could enhance internship accessibility. Although the internships are relevant in my field of QS, the scarcity of positions remains a significant challenge.
Total Monthly ExpenseNZD 3000
Prepping time for classes35 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryNZD 60000
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2024Read more
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Master of Construction in Construction Project Management - Batch of 2021
4.1
I highly recommend Massey for Business studies and Finance.
Tips: Massey University is multicultural. You will find people from different ethnicity. There are opportunities to avail Scholarships. The staff looked after me during Covid. New Zealand is a welcoming country. I thoroughly enjoyed my time studying at Massey. I highly recommend students to keep Massey as an option while applying abroad.
Total Monthly ExpenseNZD 2553
Prepping time for classes35 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryNZD 55904
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2023Read more
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