World university rankings
QS top 250 universities in the world
Massey is ranked 239th equal in the world by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).
QS 5+ star rating
Massey has a 5+ star rating in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) world university rankings.
World-class subjects
QS subject rankings
2 subjects ranked in the top 30 globally
Veterinary Science and Development Studies are ranked in the top 30. Veterinary Science is ranked 1st in Australasia and Asia.
4 subjects ranked in the top 100 globally
Veterinary Science, Development Studies, Agriculture and Forestry, and Communication and Media Studies.
5 subjects ranked 1st in New Zealand
Veterinary Science, Development Studies, Agriculture and Forestry, Communication and Media Studies, and Art and Design.
| Subject | 2024 QS ranking |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Science | 21 |
| Development Studies | 30= |
| Agriculture and Forestry | 71 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 51-100 |
| Architecture/Built Environment | 101-150 |
| Art and Design | 101-150 |
| Nursing | 101-150 |
| Accounting and Finance | 151-200 |
| Geography | 151-200 |
| Education | 201-250 |
| Psychology | 251-300 |
| Economics and Econometrics | 301-350 |
| Environmental Sciences | 301-350 |
| Sociology | 301-350 |
| Business and Management Studies | 351-400 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-450 |
| Chemistry | 451-500 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 601-640 |
| Computer Science and Information Systems | 601-650 |
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Shanghai subject rankings
3 top 100 subjects in the Shanghai rankings
Communication, Veterinary Sciences, Food Science and Technology.
6 subjects ranked top in New Zealand
Agricultural Science, Communication, Economics, Finance, Nursing and Veterinary Sciences.
16 subjects in latest rankings
Overall, we were ranked in 16 subjects in the latest Shanghai Subject Rankings.
| Subject | 2023 Shanghai ranking |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Sciences | 51-75 |
| Food Science and Technology | 76-100 |
| Communication | 76-100 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 101-150 |
| Finance | 101-150 |
| Nursing | 101-150 |
| Business Administration | 201-300 |
| Economics | 201-300 |
| Geography | 201-300 |
| Hospitality and Tourism Management | 201-300 |
| Ecology | 301-400 |
| Political Sciences | 301-400 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 401-500 |
| Education | 401-500 |
| Management | 401-500 |
| Psychology | 401-500 |
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Red Dot Design Ranking
Red Dot Design Ranking 3rd in Asia Pacific
Massey's Toi Rauwhārangi – College of Creative Arts do exceedingly well in the Red Dot Design Rankings. This year’s results placing Massey in the top three universities in Asia Pacific for the ninth year in a row.
CEO magazine global MBA rankings
Tier One Global MBA ranking
We were the only New Zealand university with a Tier One Global MBA ranking in 2023.
11th for Global EMBA
In 2024 we were ranked 11th in the world for our Executive Master of Business Administration.
12th for online MBA
We were ranked 12th globally for our online Master of Business Administration in 2024.
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Sustainability rankings
At Massey have a strong commitment to tackling the world’s greatest environmental, social and governance challenges. We recognise the importance of the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) as part of a worldwide plan to help people, prosperity and the planet by 2030.
QS Sustainability University World Rankings
QS Sustainability University World Rankings
Massey has a strong commitment to tackling the world’s greatest environmental, social and governance challenges and is ranked 81st equal in the QS Sustainability World University Rankings.
| Category | 2024 QS Sustainability University Rankings | |
|---|---|---|
| Social Impact | Overall | 140= |
| Equality | 58= | |
| Knowledge Exchange | 169= | |
| Impact of Education | 332= | |
| Employability and Opportunities | 359= | |
| Health and Wellbeing | 151= | |
| Environmental Impact | Overall | 63= |
| Environmental Sustainability | 145= | |
| Environmental Education | 40= | |
| Environmental Research | 156= | |
| Governance | Overall | 89= |
Times Higher Education Impact SDG rankings
Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
Massey has a strong commitment to achieving the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is ranked 86th in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
| UN Sustainable Development Goals | 2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings |
|---|---|
| Overall | 86= |
| SDG1 – No Poverty | 101-200 |
| SDG2 – Zero Hunger | 101-200 |
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SDG3 – Good Health and Wellbeing |
201-300 |
| SDG4 – Quality Education | 301-400 |
| SDG5 – Gender Equality | 35 |
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SDG6 – Clean Water and Sanitation |
101-200 |
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SDG7 – Affordable and Clean Energy |
101-200 |
|
SDG8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth |
34 |
|
SDG9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure |
201-300 |
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SDG10 – Reduced Inequalities |
201-300 |
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SDG11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities |
79= |
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SDG12 – Responsible Consumption and Production |
101-200 |
| SDG13 – Climate Action | 101-200 |
| SDG14 – Life Below Water | 101-200 |
| SDG15 – Life on Land | 94 |
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SDG16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions |
301-400 |
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SDG17 – Partnership for the Goals |
101-200 |