Massey University

Massey University () is a public research university in New Zealand that provides internal and distance education. The university has campuses in Auckland, Palmerston North, and Wellington, as well as a branch campus in Singapore which was opened in 2024.

Massey is home to New Zealand’s only veterinary school which is ranked 19th in the world and first in Australasia and Asia. It also specialises in animal science and agriculture, aviation, and creative arts.

Massey has been delivering distance learning for over 60 years.

Data from Universities New Zealand shows that in 2024 the university had approximately 26,505 students enrolled, making it the country's second-largest university. Research is undertaken on all three campuses and people from over 130 countries study at the university.

According to the university's annual report, in 2024, around 16.2% of equivalent full-time students were based at the Auckland campus, 17.7% at the Manawatū (Palmerston North) campus, and 13.3% at the Wellington campus. Distance learning accounted for 47.7% of the student body, while the remaining 5.1% studied at other locations.

Vice-Chancellor Jan Thomas announced her resignation in April 2025, giving a year’s notice period to allow for the recruitment of her successor. Provided by Wikipedia