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 |
2024 QS Ranking - Business Masters
Massey is ranked in the top 150 globally.
2023 QS Ranking - Executive MBA
Massey is ranked in the top 160 globally.
Massey is ranked 1st in New Zealand and in the top 150 globally in the 2024 Business Masters Rankings in Finance. Massey is also ranked 1st in New Zealand and in the top 160 globally in the 2023 Global Executive MBA Rankings.
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CEO magazine global MBA rankings
Tier One Global MBA ranking
The only NZ university with a Tier One Global MBA ranking for 2023 and again Tier One ranked in 2024.
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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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 |
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.
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.
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.
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 Rankings
Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings
Massey has a strong commitment to achieving the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is ranked 75th equal in the world in the 2024 THE Impact Rankings
The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings measure global universities’ successes in delivering on the United Nations’ SDGs. In achieving its global 75th equal rank, Massey is now ranked second in New Zealand, with 11 SDGs ranked in the top 100 worldwide.
Massey’s three top SDGs are SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities (5th), SDG 15: Life on Land (12th equal) and SDG2: Zero Hunger (13th).
| UN Sustainable Development Goals | 2024 THE Impact Rankings |
|---|---|
| Overall ranking | 75= |
| SDG1 – No Poverty | 56 |
| SDG2 – Zero Hunger | 13 |
| SDG3 – Good Health and Wellbeing | 101-200 |
| SDG4 – Quality Education | 301-400 |
| SDG5 – Gender Equality | 40= |
| SDG6 – Clean Water and Sanitation | 54 |
| SDG7 – Affordable and Clean Energy | 85= |
| SDG8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth | 62= |
| SDG9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | 101-200 |
| SDG10 – Reduced Inequalities | 301-400 |
| SDG11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities | 5= |
| SDG12 – Responsible Consumption and Production | 77 |
| SDG13 – Climate Action | 35= |
| SDG14 – Life Below Water | 58= |
| SDG15 – Life on Land | 12= |
| SDG16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | 101-200 |
| SDG17 – Partnership for the Goals | 101-200 |