Why choose NMIT? Where you belong
Start your future with confidence
A trusted place of learning in Te Tauihu for 120 years
Since 1905, NMIT has been a cornerstone of tertiary education and community growth in Te Tauihu. Whether you're beginning your journey, changing direction, or building on your skills, NMIT offers a supportive, inclusive environment designed to help you succeed.
Why choose NMIT?
Supportive, personalised learning
At NMIT, you're more than just a student number. Our smaller class sizes mean more one-on-one time with your tutors and stronger connections with your peers. You’ll be part of a close-knit campus community that prioritises wellbeing and personal growth.
With wrap-around support services and a focus on life skills, we’ll guide you through every step of your study journey.
Industry-experienced, globally connected tutors
At NMIT, you’ll be taught by passionate, industry-experienced tutors who bring global perspectives and real-world connections to the classroom. Their strong industry ties offer hands-on learning, work placements, and insight into what employers are looking for.
Each programme is shaped by an Industry Advisory Board to ensure relevance to current industry needs, so you graduate with the skills to step straight into the workforce.
Smaller class sizes mean more one-on-one time with tutors and closer connections with classmates, making learning personal, practical, and geared for a global future.
Specialist programmes in unique industries
We offer over 120 programmes across certificate, diploma, degree and postgraduate levels, including specialist areas rarely offered elsewhere in New Zealand:
Award-winning facilities
At NMIT, we’ve invested over $43 million in state-of-the-art facilities that mirror the real world. From our Creative Industries building to advanced Maritime simulation tech, you’ll train on industry-standard equipment.
Where innovation meets industry
Our programmes are developed in collaboration with local businesses and employers. You’ll learn from industry professionals and gain hands-on experience through placements, internships, and projects—building confidence and skills before you even graduate.
Government owned
NMIT is a government institute established 120 years ago in 1905. We are funded by government and all our qualifications are approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).
The highest NZQA approved qualifications
You can be confident of achieving qualifications that compare to leading educational institutions worldwide. All qualifications offered by NMIT at certificate, diploma, degree and postgraduate level are approved at the highest Category 1 standard by NZQA.
