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

Friday - 12/06/2026

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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