🇳🇿 Massey University: Tuition, Scholarships & Visa Pathway for International Students
QS 2027 #215 · NZD $35,250–47,490 a year · Palmerston North / Auckland / Wellington
Quick Facts
| Location | Auckland, Wellington, and Palmerston North, New Zealand (three campuses) |
|---|---|
| Global Ranking | #215 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (published June 2026). |
| International Students | A multicultural student community across three campuses, with a significant distance-learning cohort alongside on-campus students |
| Class 12 Minimum (Indian students) | 75% overall for most Indian boards (verify current programme-specific requirements directly with Massey) |
| English Requirement (Undergraduate) | IELTS 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5 (most undergraduate programmes) |
| English Requirement (Postgraduate) | IELTS 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0, with individual section scores of 6.0 or above (most postgraduate programmes) |
| Approx. Acceptance Rate | Not officially published as a single figure; contact Massey's international office for programme-specific guidance |
Founded in 1927, Massey University is distinguished as the only university in New Zealand offering qualifications in Veterinary Science, Aviation, and Dispute Resolution, spread across three campuses in Auckland, Wellington, and Palmerston North, combining academic rigour with a genuinely multicultural community.
Tuition for International Students (2026-27)
NZD $35,250–47,490 per year (2027 international undergraduate tuition (BA/BSc and up; Vet and Aviation higher)). Source: Massey University fees, via StudyU, checked 30 October 2026. Add at least NZD $20,000 a year for living costs (study visa minimum; source below).
Real Scholarships: Not Just a List of Names
Massey University International Scholarships
The university makes NZD $8 million available annually across scholarship programmes; specific amounts and eligibility vary by programme and nationality.
Visa & Post-Study Work Pathway
Massey's unique Veterinary Science, Aviation, and Dispute Resolution programmes give graduates genuinely distinctive career pathways unavailable at any other NZ university, on top of the standard Orientation Year post-study work visa.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Massey good for international students?
Massey University is ranked #215 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, 3rd of the 8 universities in New Zealand covered on VisaCalc. International tuition runs NZD $35,250–47,490 a year depending on the program. After graduating: post-study work visa: up to 3 years after a bachelor's degree or higher. Whether it is a good fit depends on your program, budget and career plans; use the cost calculator and comparison charts on this page.
What tuition does Massey charge international students?
NZD $35,250–47,490 per year (2027 international undergraduate tuition (BA/BSc and up; Vet and Aviation higher)), checked 30 October 2026.
What IELTS score and Class 12 percentage do I need for Massey?
IELTS 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5 (most undergraduate programmes) for undergraduate, IELTS 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0, with individual section scores of 6.0 or above (most postgraduate programmes) for postgraduate. For Class 12, 75% overall for most Indian boards (verify current programme-specific requirements directly with Massey). Competitive and specialist programmes may require higher scores plus additional criteria.
Can I work in New Zealand after graduating from Massey?
Massey's unique Veterinary Science, Aviation, and Dispute Resolution programmes give graduates genuinely distinctive career pathways unavailable at any other NZ university, on top of the standard Orientation Year post-study work visa.
See the full New Zealand university landscape and visa pathway.
🇳🇿 Study in New Zealand Guide 🔗 Official Massey University Website
Worked example: a full degree at Massey University
An international student starting a 3-year bachelor's at the lowest fee shown, budgeting the official visa living-cost figure. Rates are converted at the 29 Oct 2026 reference rates; use the calculator above to change any assumption.
| Tuition | NZ$35,250 a year (lowest rate in the published range: 2027 international undergraduate tuition (BA/BSc and up; Vet and Aviation higher)) |
| Living costs | NZ$20,000 a year (Immigration NZ living-cost funds for one year of study) |
| Years | 3 (typical bachelor's length) |
| Total, fees flat | NZ$165,750 ≈ ₹88.8 lakh ≈ $93,217 |
| Total if costs rise 4% a year | NZ$172,468 ≈ ₹92.4 lakh |
| Most expensive programme, same assumptions | NZ$202,470 ≈ ₹1.09 crore |
The visa living-cost figure is a legal minimum, not a comfortable budget. Scholarships are not deducted.
Sources
- Massey University fees, via StudyU
- Shiksha: QS 2027 ranks of NZ universities
- IDP: New Zealand visa rules for 2026
- Exchange rates: open.er-api.com reference rates, 29 Oct 2026
How we checked this page
Fees for Massey University come from the Massey University fees, via StudyU; the QS 2027 position from Shiksha: QS 2027 ranks of NZ universities; living costs from IDP: New Zealand visa rules for 2026. Checked on 30 October 2026. Course-level fees vary, so confirm your exact program on the official Massey University website before paying anything. VisaCalc is independent of Massey University. Not admissions or immigration advice.