Information about Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT), New Zealand

1. Website: nmit.ac.nz

2. Location: 2 campuses

• Nelson Campus – Located in the centre of Nelson city on New Zealand’s South Island and approximately 15 minutes by car from Nelson Airport.
• Marlborough Campus – Approximately 3 minutes by car from Blenheim city centre and 12 minutes by car from Marlborough Airport.

3. Institution Type: Public Institution

4. Total number of students: >5,000

5. Number of international students: >500

6. Strengths: 

• Established in 1905, NMIT is one of the largest Institutes of Technology in New Zealand’s South Island.
• Recognised by NZQA as a Category 1 tertiary education provider and accredited to the ISO 9001 Quality Management Standard.
• 93% of students were satisfied with the quality of the institution (2016 survey).
• Programmes are highly practical and industry-focused, ensuring graduates are ready to enter the workforce.
• Outstanding and experienced teaching staff.
• NMIT qualifications are recognised worldwide, while tuition fees and living expenses are considerably lower than those at many other institutions.
• NMIT offers excellent facilities, including modern research centres and libraries available free of charge. Friendly learning support staff assist students throughout their studies. Student centres provide cafeterias, recreation facilities and dedicated student spaces.

7. Training-related Information

a. Training programs: See details here

• English Language
• Foundation Studies
• Certificate
• Diploma
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Postgraduate Certificate
• Master’s Degree

b. Training courses: See details here

NELSON CAMPUS

English Language

• New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL Levels 1 to 5)

Foundation Program

• New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation

Business

• Master of Applied Management
• Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management
• Postgraduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Postgraduate Diploma in International Business
• Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Management
• Graduate Diploma in Marketing
• Graduate Diploma in Management
• Graduate Diploma in Accounting
• Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting
• Bachelor of Commerce
• New Zealand Diploma in Business

Information Technology

• Postgraduate Diploma in IT Security Management
• Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
• Bachelor of Information Technology
• New Zealand Diploma in Web Development and Design
• New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support

Computer Generated Imagery

• Bachelor of Computer Generated Imagery
• New Zealand Diploma in Animation

Civil Engineering

• New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil Engineering)

Culinary Arts

• Culinary Arts Level 5 New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5)
• Culinary Arts Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4)

Tourism

• Diploma in Adventure Tourism and Guiding
• New Zealand Diploma in Outdoor and Adventure Education
• New Zealand Certificate in Tourism (Operations)

Maritime

• New Zealand Diploma in Nautical Science (OOW)
• New Zealand Diploma in Marine Engineering (EOOW)
• New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Crewing (Level4) (STCW AB Deck)
• Certificate in Superyacht Crewing
• STCW short courses, advanced and refresher training available

Health and Wellbeing

• Bachelor of Nursing
• Certificate in Nursing (Competency Assessment Programme)
• Paetahi Tumu Kōrero Bachelor of Counselling
• Bachelor of Social Work
• Bachelor of Career Development
• AUT Bachelor of Sport and Recreation
• New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-Sector)
• New Zealand Diploma in Beauty Therapy

Arts, Media and Design

• Bachelor of Arts and Media
• New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design
• Diploma in Interior Design
• New Zealand Diploma in Music (Contemporary)
• New Zealand Diploma in Writing for Creative Industries

Aquaculture

• Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Aquaculture
• Bachelor of Aquaculture and Marine Conservation
• Diploma in Aquaculture (Fish Farming and Fishery Management)

MARLBOROUGH CAMPUS

Business

• Graduate Diploma in Marketing
• Graduate Diploma in Accounting
• Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting
• Bachelor of Commerce
• New Zealand Diploma in Business

Viticulture and Winemaking

• Bachelor of Viticulture and Winemaking

Aeronautical Engineering

• New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering

8. Entry Requirements: See details here

• Foundation Studies: High school graduation; IELTS 5.5.
• Certificate/Diploma Programmes: High school graduation; IELTS 5.0–6.0 (depending on the programme), with no band below 5.0. The Certificate in Nursing programme requires IELTS 7.0.
• Bachelor’s Degree Programmes: Completion of the first year at a recognised Vietnamese university; IELTS 6.0–6.5 (depending on the programme), with no band below 5.5; or completion of a Certificate or Diploma programme at NMIT.
• Postgraduate Certificate/Master’s Programmes: Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university; IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0.

9. Intakes: February, May, July, September, December

10. Application Documents

• Highest qualification certificate.
• Academic transcripts from the two most recent years.
• English language certificate, if available.
• Passport (photo and signature page), if available.
• Academic achievements, extracurricular certificates and other accomplishments, if available.
• CV and two reference letters (for postgraduate programmes).

11. Tuition Fees: See details here

• English Language: NZD 6,000 per level (NZD 375/week).
• Foundation Studies: NZD 8,450 / 19 weeks.
• Diploma Programmes: NZD 18,900–19,900/year.
• Bachelor’s Degrees: NZD 18,900–19,900/year.
• Postgraduate Programmes: NZD 18,900–28,450/programme.

12. Living Costs: NZD 10,000–15,000/year.

13. Scholarships: From NZD 2,000 to NZD 5,000. See details here.

14. Accommodation and Other Services: See details here

• Nikau Apartments
• Private Board or Flatting
• Local Backpackers
• International Student Homestay

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