World university rankings
QS top 300 universities in the world
Massey is ranked 292nd 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 in top 30 in the world
Veterinary Science and Developmental Studies are ranked in the top 30.
4 subjects ranked in the top 100 for the QS subject rankings
Veterinary Science, Agriculture and Forestry, Development Studies and Communication and Media Studies.
5 top rankings in New Zealand
Art and Design, Veterinary Science, Agriculture and Forestry, Development Studies and Communication and Media Studies.
| Subject | 2023 QS ranking |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Science | 28 |
| Development Studies | 29 |
| Agriculture and Forestry | 60 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 51-100 |
| Art and Design | 101-150 |
| Nursing | 101-150 |
| Geography | 101-150 |
| Architecture/Built Environment | 151-200 |
| Accounting and Finance | 201-250 |
| Education | 201-250 |
| Psychology | 251-300 |
| Sociology | 251-300 |
| Environmental Sciences | 301-350 |
| Business and Management Studies | 301-350 |
| Economics and Econometrics | 301-350 |
| Engineering - Chemical | 351-400 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-450 |
| Chemistry | 451-500 |
| Computer Science and Information Systems | 601-650 |
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Shanghai subject rankings
2 top 100 subjects in the Shanghai rankings
Veterinary Sciences, and Food Science and Technology.
3 subjects ranked top in New Zealand
Veterinary Sciences, Communication and Agricultural Sciences.
20 subjects in latest rankings
Overall, we were ranked in 20 subjects in the latest Shanghai Subject Rankings.
| Subject | 2022 Shanghai ranking |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Sciences | 42nd |
| Food Science and Technology | 51-75 |
| Communication | 101-150 |
| Nursing | 101-150 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 151-200 |
| Hospitality and Tourism Management | 151-200 |
| Sports Science | 151-200 |
| Business Administration | 201-300 |
| Ecology | 201-300 |
| Education | 201-300 |
| Geography | 201-300 |
| Biotechnology | 301-400 |
| Economics | 301-400 |
| Political Sciences | 301-400 |
| Public Health | 301-400 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 401-500 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 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 eighth 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.
9= for Global EMBA
In 2023 we were ranked 9th equal in the world for our Executive Master of Business Administration.
11th for online MBA
We were ranked 11th globally for our online Master of Business Administration in 2023.
Commitment to Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs)
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 |
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SDG8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth |
34 |
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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 |