Public university in Palmerston North, New Zealand, founded 1927

Massey University Admission Requirements 2027

Massey University teaches across Palmerston North, Auckland and Wellington campuses. International undergraduate tuition for 2026 ranges from about NZD 34,220 a year for most programmes up to NZD 114,341 for Aviation, and Semester 1 2027 applications close 31 October 2026 for most degrees.

Verified 7 Sep 2026 Sources Official site
Next deadline
31 Oct 2026
Semester 1 2027, Bachelor, regular, 54 days left
Tuition
NZ$34,220 to NZ$114,340
per year
English test
IELTS 6
TOEFL 80, PTE 50, DET 105, waiver possible
Acceptance rate
Not published
Application fee
Not listed
26,505 students

Requirements

Bachelor

Secondary schooling equivalent to New Zealand's University Entrance standard is required. The general English requirement is IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each band, TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 19 in writing), PTE Academic 50 with a minimum of 42 in each communicative skill, or Duolingo English Test 105 with no band below 95. Teaching programmes require IELTS 7.0 in every component.

Documents

Certified secondary academic transcripts and certificates, English test results where required, and passport identification. Selected-entry programmes such as Aviation and Veterinary Science may require additional selection documents.

How to apply

  1. Check entry and English requirements for the chosen qualification.
  2. Submit the admission application before the published due date.
  3. Provide certified transcripts and English test evidence.
  4. Accept the Offer of Place and pay tuition fees.
  5. Apply for a New Zealand student visa using the fee receipt.
  6. Select courses and complete enrolment.

English test waiver

Teaching programmes require a higher Academic IELTS score of at least 7.0 in every component. Test results are valid for two years from the test date.

Sources, checked 7 September 2026
  1. https://www.massey.ac.nz/study/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees-for-international-students/
  2. https://www.massey.ac.nz/study/entry-requirements-to-study-at-massey/entry-requirements-for-international-students/
  3. https://www.massey.ac.nz/study/admission-and-enrolment/key-admission-and-course-enrolment-dates/admission-application-due-dates/