World university rankings
Massey University is recognised internationally for excellence in research, teaching and our real-world impact.
Our global rankings reflect the strength of our academic programmes, research quality and impact, industry connections and collaborations, success of our graduates and our commitment to sustainability.
For students: A Massey qualification is globally recognised, opening doors to international career opportunities.
For researchers: Our strong applied research, global collaborations and industry partnerships ensure our work has reach and impact.
For employers: Massey graduates are work-ready, innovative, and highly impactful worldwide.
Our impact is measured not just in rankings, but in the difference we make.
QS World University Ranking
The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Rankings is 1 of the most recognised international university rankings in the world, highlighting institutions that demonstrate excellence across a range of academic and student success indicators.
Massey University ranked 215th in the world
In the 2027 QS World University Rankings, we're ranked 215th globally. We have been in the top 250 for 4 consecutive years. We are in the top 100 for International Students, top 150 for International Faculty, top 150 for Sustainability, top 200 for Employment Outcomes and top 300 for Academic Reputation.
QS 5+ star rating
Massey was awarded 5+ stars by QS for the third consecutive time. This rating highlights our strengths independent of rankings. We received 5 stars in each of the 9 assessed categories: employability, environmental impact, facilities, global engagement, inclusiveness, innovation & knowledge transfer, online learning, research & teaching. This includes 5 stars in the subject of Veterinary Science.
Massey is ranked 215th globally in the 2027 QS Rankings which marks our 4 consecutive year in the top 250 universities in the world.
QS ranks more than 1,500 universities through the analysis of 21 million research papers, 222 million research paper citations, 1.6 million votes in an academic reputation survey and 600,000 votes in an employer reputation survey.
The ranking is based on 9 specific metrics grouped into 5 areas, covering all core missions of global, research-led universities.
- Research and Discovery
- Employability and Outcomes
- Global Engagement
- Learning Experience
- Sustainability
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Times Higher Education Online Learning Ranking
Massey University received a Gold rank in the inaugural Times Higher Education Online Learning Rankings 2024.
This ranking is the first attempt to measure online learning on a global basis. Massey was the only New Zealand university that was awarded the highest possible rank in this global ranking, where 11 institutions were awarded Gold, 14 awarded Silver and 31 awarded Bronze.
Institutions were assessed for 4 pillars: Resources, Engagement, Outcomes and Environment. Massey was the only university that was ranked first in 2 pillars: Engagement and Environment.
Find out more about the Times Higher Education Online Learning Rankings.
World-class subjects
QS subject rankings
1 subject ranked in the top 15 globally
Veterinary Science is ranked 14th in the world and 1st in Australasia and Asia.
2 subjects ranked in the top 50 globally
Veterinary Science (14th) and Agriculture & Forestry (49th).
3 subjects ranked in the top 100 globally
Veterinary Science, Agriculture & Forestry and Development Studies.
6 subjects ranked 1st in New Zealand
Vet Science, Agri & Forestry, Development Stud, Art & Design (1=), Comm & Media Studies (1=), Archit & Built Environment (1=).
| Subject | 2026 QS Subject Ranking |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Science | 14 |
| Agriculture and Forestry | 49 |
| Development Studies | 51-100 |
| Architecture/Built Environment | 101-150 |
| Art & Design | 101-150 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 101-150 |
| Sports-related subjects | 101-150 |
| Accounting and Finance | 151-200 |
| Geography | 151-200 |
| Nursing | 151-225 |
| English Language and Literature | 201-250 |
| Economics and Econometrics | 251-300 |
| Psychology | 251-300 |
| Education | 301-350 |
| Sociology | 301-375 |
| Biological Sciences | 351-400 |
| Business and Management Studies | 351-400 |
| Environmental Sciences | 351-400 |
| Mathematics | 501-600 |
| Computer Science & Information Systems | 601-650 |
| Medicine | 601-650 |
| Chemistry | 601-700 |
Shanghai subject rankings
In the 2025 Global Rankings of Academic Subjects (GRAS), also known as the Shanghai Rankings, Massey is ranked in 12 subjects.
Food Science and Technology is Massey’s top ranked subject, ranked 43rd globally.
Communication and Veterinary Sciences are both ranked in the top 100 globally.
Agricultural Sciences and Business Administration are ranked in the global top 150, and Finance is ranked in the top 200 globally.
Massey is ranked first in New Zealand in 6 subjects: Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology, Communication, Economics, Finance and Veterinary Science.
1 subject ranked in the top 50 globally
Food Science and Technology.
3 subjects ranked in the top 100 globally
Food Science and Technology, Communication and Veterinary Science.
6 subjects ranked 1st in New Zealand
Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology, Communication, Economics, Finance and Veterinary Science.
| Subject | 2025 Shanghai ranking |
|---|---|
| Food Science & Technology | 43 |
| Communication | 76-100 |
| Veterinary Sciences | 76-100 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 101-150 |
| Business Administration | 101-150 |
| Finance | 151-200 |
| Biotechnology | 201-300 |
| Nursing | 201-300 |
| Psychology | 201-300 |
| Economics | 301-400 |
| Education | 401-500 |
| Public Health | 401-500 |
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Shanghai Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments
The Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments allows sport-related institutions and units to compare with similar peers other than multi-disciplinary universities in a specific subject.
Massey University’s School of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition is ranked 151-200 globally and 3rd in New Zealand.
300 Sports Science Schools and Departments were ranked in the 2025 round, out of the 636 assessed across 564 institutions all over the world.
Find out more about the Shanghai Rankings of Sport Science Schools and Departments
Find out more about Massey’s School of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition
Sustainability rankings
At Massey we 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.
Times Higher Education Impact Ratings
Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ratings
Massey has a strong commitment to achieving the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is ranked 96th equal in the world in the 2026 THE Impact Rankings.
The Times Higher Education Impact Ratings measure global universities’ successes in delivering on the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In achieving its global 96th equal rank, Massey now has 3 SDGs in the top 30, another 3 SDGs in the top 50 and a further 4 SDGs in the top 100, improving its position in 11 SDGs.
Massey has 3 SDGs in the top 30. Massey is ranked 21st for SDG2 Zero Hunger and SDG15 Life on Land, and 28th for SDG13 Climate Action.
In the top 50: SDG5 Gender Equality (32nd equal), SDG14 Life Below Water (49th), and SDG11 Sustainable Cities and Communities (50th equal).
Additionally, 4 further SDGs are ranked within the top 100, including SDG17 Partnerships for the Goals (74th) and SDG6 Clean Water and Sanitation (75th equal), SDG8 Decent Work and Economic Growth (85th equal), and SDG16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (91st).
| UN Sustainable Development Goals | 2026 THE Impact Ratings |
|---|---|
| Overall ranking | 96= |
| SDG1 – No Poverty | 101-200 |
| SDG2 – Zero Hunger | 21 |
| SDG3 – Good Health and Wellbeing | 101-200 |
| SDG4 – Quality Education | 201-300 |
| SDG5 – Gender Equality | 32= |
| SDG6 – Clean Water and Sanitation | 75= |
| SDG7 – Affordable and Clean Energy | 101-200 |
| SDG8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth | 85= |
| SDG9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | 101-200 |
| SDG10 – Reduced Inequalities | 201-300 |
| SDG11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities | 50= |
| SDG12 – Responsible Consumption and Production | 101-200 |
| SDG13 – Climate Action | 28 |
| SDG14 – Life Below Water | 49 |
| SDG15 – Life on Land | 21 |
| SDG16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | 91 |
| SDG17 – Partnership for the Goals | 74 |
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QS Sustainability World University Rankings
QS Sustainability World University Rankings
Massey has a strong commitment to tackling the world’s greatest environmental, social and governance challenges and is ranked 131st out of 2001 participating institutions in the QS Sustainability World University Rankings.
Massey is ranked 19th in Oceania, out of 47 institutions.
Massey University is ranked in the top 100 globally for Impact of Education (86th) and Equality (89th equal) within the Social Impact category.
| Category | 2026 QS Sustainability University Rankings | |
|---|---|---|
| Social Impact | Overall | 136= |
| Impact of Education | 86 | |
| Equality | 89= | |
| Health & Wellbeing | 218= | |
| Knowledge Exchange | 220= | |
| Employability & Outcomes | 430= | |
| Environmental Impact | Overall | 142= |
| Environmental Education | 103= | |
| Environmental Research | 177= | |
| Environmental Sustainability | 292= | |
| Governance | Overall | 104= |
Design rankings
Ranked 2nd in Asia Pacific for the Red Dot Design ranking
Massey is ranked 2nd in Asia Pacific in 2025 in the international Red Dot Design Ranking for the third consecutive year, the only design school to be ranked in New Zealand and Australia. This year’s results places Massey in the top 3 universities in Asia Pacific for the 11th year in a row.
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Business rankings
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Top MBA and Business Masters Rankings
Executive MBA
Ranked 24th equal in the Asia-Pacific region.
Executive MBA
Ranked in the top 200 globally and 1st in New Zealand.
Global MBA
Ranked 10th in Oceania. Ranked 9th globally for Diversity and in the top 100 worldwide for Alumni outcomes.
Master in Finance
Ranked in the top 200 globally and in the top 30 worldwide for Diversity.
Master in Business Analytics
Ranked in the top 150 globally. Ranked in top 20 globally for Diversity and in the top 90 for Alumni Outcomes.
Massey’s Executive MBA (EMBA) is ranked in the world's top 200, 24th equal in the Asia-Pacific region and 1st in New Zealand. Massey is ranked in the top 50 globally for the “Executive Profile” indicator of the EMBA rankings, that assesses the C-Suite, managerial and average work experience of our student cohort.
Massey’s MBA is ranked in the top 10 in Oceania and 1st equal in New Zealand. The programme also moved into the 201-250 band globally. The MBA is ranked 9th globally for Diversity and in the top 100 worldwide for Alumni outcomes. The programme also scored 93.1% for Research Impact, reflecting the world-class quality of Massey’s research.
Our Master in Finance is ranked in the top 200 globally and in the top 30 worldwide for Diversity. This programme scored 98.7% for Research Impact, indicative of the world-class quality of Massey’s research.
Our Master in Business Analytics is ranked in the top 150 globally. It is also ranked in the top 20 globally for Diversity and in the top 90 for Alumni Outcomes. This programme scored 86.8% for Research Impact, telling of Massey’s research quality.
Find out more about the QS Global MBA Rankings, QS Executive MBA Rankings and QS Business Masters Rankings.
CEO Magazine Global MBA Rankings
CEO Magazine 2026 Tier One Global MBA ranking
Massey has held a Tier One Global MBA Ranking for 4 consecutive years from 2023 to 2026.
CEO Magazine 10= for Global Executive MBA
Ranked 10= worldwide for the Global Executive MBA (EMBA) in 2026 and the only ranked university in New Zealand for the EMBA
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Other rankings
US News Best Global
In the 2025-2026 US Best Global Rankings, Massey was ranked in the top 100 globally in 2 subjects. These are Food Science and Technology (85th globally and 2nd in NZ), and Agricultural Sciences (90th globally and 2nd in NZ).
Our other 2 top subjects were Economic and Business (134th equal globally and 2nd in NZ), and Plant and Animal Science (241st equal globally and 2nd in NZ).
These rankings are primarily used in the USA and encompassed 2,250 top institutions spread across 105 countries.