How to Apply to Study at Massey University

Massey University's own site points you to a single starting point: the Apply to study link, which sits alongside Entry requirements, Scholarships & awards, Fees & funding, Key dates, and Accommodation. The practical sequence is to confirm you meet the entry requirements for your chosen qualification, check the key dates for the intake you want, then submit your application through that Apply to study entry point. Massey is currently inviting applications for a February 2027 start, and you can choose to study on campus or online.

Before you start an application

Work through these four checks first, because each one can change what you apply for or when.

• Entry requirements — the academic and any additional criteria for the specific qualification. Check these for your programme, not just for Massey in general, since they differ between undergraduate, postgraduate, and individual courses.
• Key dates — application and enrolment deadlines for your intended intake. The site highlights February 2027 as the upcoming start, so confirm the dates attached to that intake rather than assuming a rolling deadline.
• Fees & funding — what your study will cost and what financial support may be available. Look at this before applying so you know whether you need to pursue a scholarship alongside your application.
• Scholarships & awards — Massey lists these separately from fees, and some have their own application processes and deadlines. If you plan to apply for one, treat it as a parallel task, not something to sort out after you're admitted.

If you'll be relocating, Accommodation is also worth reviewing early, particularly for on-campus study in Auckland, Wellington, or Manawatū.

Deciding what to apply for

Massey states it offers 170 qualifications and over 2,700 courses, with more than 130 postgraduate qualifications. That breadth is the main reason to narrow your choice before you begin an application.

Use the site's search and qualification listings to find your programme:

• Find a qualification, course or subject — for searching by name or area of interest.
• List of all qualifications — for browsing the full catalogue.
• Discover what you can study — Massey frames this for first-time students, returning students, and people changing direction, so it's a reasonable starting point if you haven't settled on a field.

One thing to note if you're considering postgraduate study: the entry requirements and application expectations are generally more specific than at undergraduate level, so check the individual qualification page rather than relying on general advice.

Choosing online or on campus

This decision affects both your application and your planning, so make it before you apply.

Massey describes its online options as flexible learning and positions itself as a strong choice for online study. The site does not state that online and on-campus versions of a qualification are identical in every case, so confirm that your specific programme is offered in the mode you want.

Submitting your application

1. Go to the Apply to study entry point on the Massey site. This is the official route into the application process.
2. Have your details ready — your chosen qualification, your prior study history, and identification information. The site does not publish a full document checklist on the page reviewed here, so check the requirements for your specific qualification and for your status (for example, whether you are applying from within New Zealand or internationally).
3. Complete and submit the application, then watch for correspondence from Massey about next steps, which may include providing further documentation or confirming your enrolment.
4. Follow up on the parallel items — scholarship applications, fee and funding arrangements, and accommodation if relevant.

How you know it worked: you receive confirmation from Massey that your application has been received, followed by communication about your enrolment or any outstanding requirements. If you haven't heard anything and a key date is approaching, contact Massey directly rather than waiting.

Common sticking points

• Applying before checking entry requirements. This is the most avoidable problem. If you don't meet the criteria for your chosen qualification, the application can't proceed as submitted.
• Missing a key date. Massey's site lists Key dates as a distinct section for a reason. Deadlines differ by intake and programme.
• Treating scholarships as automatic. Scholarships & awards are listed separately from the application itself, and many require their own submission.
• Assuming a February 2027 start is the only option. The page promotes that intake, but Massey also references Summer School, which is open to everyone with 150 courses available online or on campus. If your timing is flexible, that may be a faster route into study.
• Leaving accommodation too late. If you're studying on campus, this is a time-sensitive item, not an afterthought.

Where to go for each step

Massey's site organises the whole process around a small set of links, so you can work through them in order:

• Apply to study — start your application
• Entry requirements — confirm you qualify
• Key dates — check deadlines for your intake
• Fees & funding — understand costs and support
• Scholarships & awards — browse and apply separately
• Accommodation — arrange housing for on-campus study
• Find a qualification, course or subject — search the catalogue
• List of all qualifications — browse everything on offer

If you're unsure which qualification fits your goals, start with Discover what you can study and the qualification search, then return to the Apply to study link once you've settled on a programme and confirmed its entry requirements and deadlines.