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Massey University

Campuses in Palmerston North, Auckland and Wellington; veterinary science and pilot degrees at Manawatu; a preferential entry score of 26 IB points.

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In English: Every degree
City: Palmerston North, Auckland and Wellington
Apply via: Massey online application for international students
Next deadline: 31 Oct 2026

Deadlines

31 October 2026

New international students: Semester One 2027 (February start)

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1 November 2026*

Decide between a July 2027 and a February 2028 start

Your own plan
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Not published by anyone, and the decision the rest of this page depends on. A mid-year start means applying before you have any results at all; February 2028 means eight months between your last exam and your first lecture. Not every degree admits mid-year, and the professional ones generally do not.
1 May 2027

New international students: Semester Two 2027 (July start)

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All dates for this school (2 more)

1 December 2026*

Check you will meet University Entrance

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The full IB Diploma, English as Language A at Standard or Higher Level (or Language B at Higher Level, which Auckland accepts only at grade 5 or above), and any mathematics subject. This is a check on your subject choices, so it has to happen while they can still change - which is why it is dated here and not when you apply.
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6 July 2027*

IB results for the May 2027 session

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The date the whole page bends around. Two of the milestones above fall before it. The IB has not yet confirmed the May 2027 release date; early July is the long-standing pattern.
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* Last year’s date, not yet confirmed.

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What you could study here

Every degree here is taught in English. What it is known for:

Aviation

BAv · 3 yrs · Palmerston North

A pass in an English-rich IB subject (English, history, geography, biology, economics...); Maths and Physics highly recommended; Class One medical.

Engineering

Veterinary Science (pre-selection semester)

BVSc · 5 yrs · Palmerston North

IB biology, chemistry, physics and maths are the recommended background; selection also needs a 5.0 (B) average and the STAT, Casper and…

Veterinary

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What it asks of IB students

A complete IB Diploma of 24 points is the entry requirement. If places are limited, your IB total is your rank score and the preferential entry score for most undergraduate degrees is 26.

Where it says so

Its IB recognition statement

Worth knowing

EU citizens pay the international fee: Massey estimates NZ$35,250 to NZ$43,570 for a year of a Bachelor of Arts or Science in 2027 (120 credits, GST included).

All 3 notes

EU citizens pay the international fee: Massey estimates NZ$35,250 to NZ$43,570 for a year of a Bachelor of Arts or Science in 2027 (120 credits, GST included).
Applications after the due date are still considered if spaces remain, but selected-entry degrees such as Aviation close earlier.
On a student visa Immigration New Zealand requires you to hold NZ$20,000 a year for living costs on top of your course fees.

Sources

Massey: admission application due dates (2027) — checked 2026-10-07
Massey: entry requirements for international students — checked 2026-10-07
Massey: calculating preferential entry scores — checked 2026-10-07
Massey: tuition fees for international students (2027) — checked 2026-10-07
Massey: qualifications and courses for international students — checked 2026-10-07
Massey: Bachelor of Veterinary Science Pre-Selection — checked 2026-10-07
Massey: Bachelor of Veterinary Science (professional phase) — checked 2026-10-07
Massey: Bachelor of Aviation — checked 2026-10-07