Massey University offers a variety of short courses and professional development-related qualifications that are particularly targeted at increasing the skill level of those in the workforce. These bring the latest research and industry developments to your learning, making it relevant, timely and immediately applicable.
Professional development and short courses
If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, we have a number of courses that can help.
If you are coming to New Zealand to study as an international student, Massey University has comprehensive support networks and information to help you make the transition to studying and living in New Zealand. Find out more about accommodation, fees and programmes available to international students.
International studentsMassey University is holding practical science days for Year 12 and Year 13 high school students on our Auckland and Manawatū campuses.
The day will give students a unique hands-on experience with the molecular biology techniques that underpin DNA sequencing of environmental samples.
If you are a year 12 or 13 student interested in information sciences we invite you to join us for a Discover Computing Experience Day in Palmerston North (on our Manawatū campus).
This is a FREE event for Year 12 and 13 high school students – lunch included!
Interested in chemistry but not sure where it could take you? Come and find out what chemical and bioprocess engineers do.
This is a FREE event for high school students from Year 11 to 13.
Registration is essential and numbers are limited so register today!
As part of your study you may be able to work on an industry project, with one of our industry partners. Subjects like food technology, engineering, construction and computer science all have 'capstone' (final year) projects with industry and there are opportunities to build industry relationships throughout your study. Explore the area you are interested in to find out more.
Explore sciences
Massey has many different student clubs you can join, from conservation groups to the Massey Young Farmers club, the largest Young Farmers Club in New Zealand.
Massey clubs
As a Massey student you may be able to spend some time studying at a university overseas which will still count towards your degree. We have world-class partner universities in Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia and Australia. Student exchange is a reciprocal programme so the number of places available for each partner university is determined by the number of Massey students going on exchange to that university.
If you are currently studying overseas but would like to come and spend a semester or two at Massey there are opportunities through our Study Abroad programme. Find out about exchange partners and opportunities at Massey.
Study Abroad
There are a number of scholarships open to you if you wish to study sciences at Massey. These scholarships can help financially towards the cost of your study.
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If you are interested in postgraduate study there are a number of scholarships available in this area too, including PhD graduate jobs and project-specific scholarships. Find out more on our postgraduate study page.
Postgraduate study
I was introduced to computer programming in my first year at Massey, and it has captured me since then. In fact, I still use the computer programming we learned in Chris Scogings' 101 course every single day! I'm now working in one of the big hot areas in the tech world right now - augmented reality.
Anton Gerdelan - Senior Software Engineer – Daqri
Doctor of Philosophy (Information sciences)
Every day I travel somewhere new to sample rivers, streams, lakes and beaches, with the occasional waste water treatment plant or point discharge source. I look at various water quality parameters from nutrients and turbidity to E.coli levels.
Ariana Blackwood - Research Associate, Horizons Regional Council
Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)
The most satisfying part of this programme was the chance to create original knowledge or progress beyond what is currently known in that field.
Gemma Phillips - Load Scheduling Specialist, Coca Cola Amatil
Master of Science (Mathematics)
Studying food technology not only increased my technical expertise in multiple fields, but it also prepared me for working in industry by developing my presentation, teamwork, project management skills and more.
Lachlan Kendrick - Specifications Technologist at Danone Nutricia - Early Life Nutrition
Bachelor of Food Technology with Honours
Physics always struck me as the most interesting of the sciences and the majority of scientists who I really look up to are all physicists. Studying at Massey was worthwhile as there was a lot of learning about things that are used in the real world.
Motoko Kakubayashi - Press Officer - Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe, University of Tokyo
Master of Science (Physics)
My lecturers maintained an open door policy and acted as mentors through each project, motivating me to engineer innovatively. With their help, I won the Engineers Without Borders Award in New Zealand, GT Murray award for best presentation for my final year project and went on to publish three academic papers.
Akshaya Kumar - Electronics Research and Development Engineer, Trutest
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Mechatronics)
I really enjoyed the software papers I took and principles that I learnt I apply in my current job. The top IT graduate jobs are highly competitive and I am glad that I studied with Massey University, I felt it prepared me well for the workplace.
Reece Hewitt - Developer at IAG NZ
Bachelor of Information Science (Information Technology)
During my second year, I came across the genetic counselling profession and knew straight away this was the career I wanted to pursue.
Kirsty Mann - Genetic counsellor - Royal Melbourne Hospital
Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences)
I thoroughly enjoyed my 5 year degree at Massey. I made lifelong friends while learning essential knowledge and skills which have helped me to start my new career.
Shawn Chanrakumar - Rotating Intern – Massey University Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Bachelor of Veterinary Science
This degree was a great mixture of theory and practical experience, with majority of my time at university spent in the labs.
Shanna Hickling - Deputy Laboratory Manager, Linnaeus Laboratory
Bachelor of Science (Microbiology) (Genetics)
No matter what your field, be it science, business, or even the humanities, you will need statistics!
Sarah Pirikahu - Feature Writer, Owner - Writeability
Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Statistics)
The great thing about my first year was it opened my eyes to the amount of interesting jobs there are in the agricultural sector.
Isabel Tait
PhD (Animal Genetics)
It was very satisfying to publish my research and see it become available to the scientific community.
Sarah Dwyer - Freelance Scientific Editor
Doctor of Philosophy
Find out more about Massey University's general application due dates. For specific programme information search for your programme and look at the planning information.
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Find out what university is like, services, accommodation and how to apply. Our sciences teaching takes place on the Auckland and Manawatū campuses with some distance learning (teaching that takes place online only).
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