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Start your semester with Orientation - Me tīmata tō ako ki te wiki whakatau nei

Take part in Orientation for fun events and get to know our support services, people and spaces. Orientation begins 17 February 2026.

Study on campus

With campuses in 3 New Zealand regions – Auckland, Wellington and Manawatū – you'll find the perfect place to be inspired and achieve your goals.

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Study online

Our flexible learning options make Massey the best choice for your online study.

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Discover what you can study

At Massey, we offer 170 qualifications and over 2,700 courses.

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Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa - Welcome to Massey University

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Find a qualification, course or subject

Discover what you can study with Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University – whether you’re joining us as a first-time student, returning to study or changing direction.

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Postgraduate study

We offer more than 130 postgraduate qualifications. Get ahead in your field, increase your career prospects or expand your knowledge with postgraduate study at Massey.

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Upcoming events

Find out what's happening on campus and online at Massey.

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Māori @ Massey

Welcome to Māori @ Massey, the place to connect to all things Māori at Massey University.

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Massey welcomes seventh Vice-Chancellor

Tuesday 10 February 2026

Last week, Professor Pierre Venter began in the role of Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s Vice-Chancellor.

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Portrait captures a leader grounded in place, people and purpose

Thursday 29 January 2026

A striking black and white image of outgoing Vice-Chancellor Professor Jan Thomas has taken its place among Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s five former Vice-Chancellors, but with a distinctly contemporary shift in tone and tradition.

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Young innovators explore the future of food at inaugural Food Innovation Youth Summit

Monday 26 January 2026

The Manawatū campus welcomed 56 secondary school students from across Aotearoa New Zealand for the inaugural Food Innovation Youth Summit in January. The three-day immersive experience was designed to showcase the creativity, science and collaboration behind the food industry.

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Drug Trends Survey shows sharp rise in methamphetamine and cocaine use

Monday 19 January 2026

The latest findings from the New Zealand Drugs Trends Survey (NZDTS) provide new insights into the surge in methamphetamine supply and growing use of cocaine in New Zealand.

Research news

We are a research-led university with a reputation for excellence in innovation and the creation of new knowledge. Get the latest research stories.

Frozen but unfazed: insights from New Zealand’s coolest bugs

Thursday 12 February 2026

In the icy heights of Aotearoa New Zealand’s alpine zones, some endemic insects endure sub-zero temperatures by freezing solid, only to thaw and spring back to life. A team of ecologists is studying these cold-tolerant creatures to understand how they do it.

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Balancing paid work and whānau: New study examines non-standard work hours

Wednesday 11 February 2026

The Making Care Work project aims to reveal the family-life challenges of unpredictable work scheduling and suggest ways to better support working households in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Leading the global conversation on lahar hazards

Monday 9 February 2026

Dr Anke Zernack has been recognised as one of the world’s leading experts on lahars – destructive volcanic mudflows - having contributed to a Nature Geoscience panel alongside three other international specialists.

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Pivot funding awarded to Taranaki focused research projects

Thursday 5 February 2026

Two groundbreaking projects have received more than $60,000 in funding through the Pivot Award, which supports research initiatives that foster innovation in Taranaki’s agriculture, horticulture and veterinary sectors.