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Massey University offers both online and on-campus study, and the main difference is where and how you attend: on-campus study takes place at one of Massey's three New Zealand campuses (Auckland, Wellington, or Manawatū), while online study is a flexible learning option you complete remotely. Both modes are open for 2027 study, and Summer School courses can also be taken either online or on campus. The right choice depends on whether you want a fixed campus location and in-person experience, or the flexibility to study from wherever you are.
On-campus study
Massey describes on-campus study as being based at its three campuses across New Zealand regions:
- Auckland
- Wellington
- Manawatū
The university frames this as finding "the perfect place to be inspired and achieve your goals," which points to the campus environment — facilities, in-person teaching, and campus life — as the core of this option. If you want a defined campus experience in a specific New Zealand city, this is the mode to choose.
Online study
Massey presents online study as its flexible learning option, and states that these flexible options "make Massey the best choice for your online study." The key characteristic here is flexibility: you are not tied to a campus location. This suits students who need to study around other commitments or who are not based near Auckland, Wellington, or Manawatū.
How the two compare
| Dimension | On campus | Online |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Auckland, Wellington, or Manawatū campuses | Remote / flexible |
| Format | In-person campus study | Flexible online learning |
| Best if you want | A campus environment and location-based experience | Flexibility to study without relocating |
| Available for 2027 | Yes | Yes |
| Summer School | Available on campus | Available online |
What is the same in both modes
- Both are offered for 2027 study, with applications open to start in February 2027.
- Summer School is open to everyone and lets you choose from 150 courses, studied either online or on campus.
- The wider qualification and course catalogue is shared: Massey offers 170 qualifications and over 2,700 courses, plus more than 130 postgraduate qualifications.
How to decide
- Choose on campus if you want to be based in Auckland, Wellington, or Manawatū and value the in-person campus setting.
- Choose online if flexibility matters more than being physically on a campus.
- If you are unsure, note that Summer School lets you sample either mode across 150 courses before committing to a longer programme.
To explore further, Massey provides separate sections for Study on campus and Study online, along with tools to find a qualification, course, or subject, and information on entry requirements, scholarships and awards, fees and funding, and key dates.