Public Institutes of Technology / Polytechnics
Monday - 01/12/2025
In New Zealand, Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs) are public institutions. Their main purpose is to provide training at diploma, advanced diploma, and bachelor’s levels, and some institutions also offer master’s programs. A key difference in bachelor’s training at these colleges/polytechnics is that their programs tend to be more practical and hands-on. These institutions follow similar academic calendars to universities in terms of start and end dates. Graduates can enter the workforce immediately or progress to higher levels of study.
List of 16 Public Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs):
| No | Institute / Polytechnic | Campus / City | Programs Offered (general) |
| 1 | Ara Institute of Canterbury | Christchurch, Ashburton, Timaru, Oamaru | Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor, Post-grad Certificate/Diploma, Master |
| 2 | Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) | Napier, Gisborne (Hawke’s Bay region) | Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor, Post-grad Certificate/Diploma, Master |
| 3 | Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) | Auckland | Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor, Post-grad Certificate/Diploma |
| 4 | Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) | Nelson / Marlborough | Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor, Post-grad Certificate/Diploma, Master |
| 5 | Northland Polytechnic (NorthTec) | Whangarei, Kaikohe, Kerikeri, Dargaville, Kaitaia, others in Northland region | Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor, Post-grad Certificate/Diploma |
| 6 | Otago Polytechnic | Dunedin, Central Otago, Auckland (campuses) | Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor, Post-grad Certificate/Diploma, Master |
| 7 | Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) | Invercargill, Queenstown, Christchurch, others | Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor, Post-grad Certificate/Diploma, Master |
| 8 | Tai Poutini Polytechnic | West Coast region: Greymouth, Reefton, Westport, Wanaka (campuses) | Certificate, Diploma |
| 9 | The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand | Online / distance learning (nationwide) | Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor, Post-grad Certificate/Diploma |
| 10 | Unitec Institute of Technology | Auckland (Mt Albert, Henderson, etc.) | Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor, Post-grad Certificate/Diploma, Master |
| 11 | Universal College of Learning (UCOL) | Palmerston North, Whanganui, Masterton, Levin | Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor, Post-grad Certificate/Diploma, Master |
| 12 | Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology | Rotorua, Taupō, Tauranga, Tokoroa, Whakatāne | Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor, Post-grad Certificate/Diploma, Master |
| 13 | Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) | Hamilton (và khu vực Waikato) | Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor, Post-grad Certificate/Diploma, Master |
| 14 | Wellington Institute of Technology (WelTec) | Wellington / Petone | Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor, Post-grad Certificate/Diploma, Master |
| 15 | Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) | New Plymouth (Taranaki region) | Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor, Post-grad Certificate/Diploma, Master |
| 16 | Whitireia Community Polytechnic (Whitireia) | Porirua, Wellington, Auckland (campuses) | Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor, Post-grad Certificate/Diploma, Master |
Private Training Providers (PTEs)
There are many private institutions in New Zealand, some offering multi-disciplinary programs while others focus on a single specialised field. All institutions must comply with the New Zealand Qualifications Framework and be registered with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). Most of these institutions follow similar academic calendars to public Institutes of Technology and Universities in terms of start and end dates.
List of reputable Private Training Providers in New Zealand
| No | Institute / College | Campus Locations | Programs Offered |
| 1 | NZMA | Auckland, Christchurch, Rotorua, Hamilton, Wellington | Certificate, Diploma |
| 2 | NSIA – The Professional Hospitality Academy | Auckland | Certificate, Diploma |
| 3 | The New Zealand College of Massage | Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch | Diploma, Bachelor |
| 4 | New Zealand Institute of Sport (NZIS) | Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch | Diploma |
| 5 | New Zealand School of Tourism (NZST) | Auckland, Hamilton, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin | Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor |
| 6 | Elite International School of Beauty & Spa Therapies | Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington | Certificate, Diploma |
| 7 | Cut Above Academy | Auckland | Certificate, Diploma |
| 8 | Yoobee School of Design | Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch, Manukau | Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor |
| 9 | Animation College | Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Manukau | Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor |
| 10 | AMES – The Institute of IT | Auckland | Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor |
| 11 | South Seas Film and Television School | Auckland | Diploma |
| 12 | AIS St Helens (Auckland Institute of Studies) | Auckland | Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor, Postgraduate Diploma, Master |
| 13 | Crown Institute of Studies | Auckland | Certificate, Diploma, pathways to Massey University |
| 14 | AGI Education Limited | Auckland | Diploma |
| 15 | Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) | Auckland, Hawke’s Bay, Gisborne | Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor, Postgraduate, Master |
| 16 | International College of Auckland (ICA) | Auckland | Certificate, Diploma |
| 17 | Le Cordon Bleu New Zealand | Wellington | Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor |
| 18 | Pacific International Hotel Management School (PIHMS) | New Plymouth | Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor, Postgraduate, Master |
| 19 | Queenstown Resort College (QRC) | Queenstown, Tai Tokerau | Certificate, Diploma, Postgraduate, University Pathway to Otago |
See the full list of Private Training Providers in New Zealand here
Language Schools
These are institutions that offer English-language training or other foreign languages, either short-term or long-term, often with their own specialised curriculum. Most of these schools are private, and their courses are typically organised into 5-week, 10-week, 12-week, or 15-week blocks to suit learners’ needs. Some schools specialise specifically in one-on-one tutoring.
Foundation Programme Providers
Many universities and some secondary schools offer foundation programmes, mainly for international students whose high school curriculum is not compatible with New Zealand’s secondary school system. The main purpose of these programmes is to prepare international students for university study. Core subjects usually include English, academic skills, and introductory content related to the field students plan to study at university.
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