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Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology

About Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology

The Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, formerly known as the Nelson Technical School, was founded in 1904. Plumbing, commerce, trade, secretarial, cooking, and engineering were among the first courses offered. This institute joined with Nelson College in 1930, offering students a variety of new vocational and part-time degrees. Nelson Polytechnic became an independent technical institute in 1971.

The New Zealand Qualifications Authority has approved NMIT as a government-funded institution. It currently provides courses in the arts, engineering, business, computing and information technology, social sciences, writing, and tourism, among other areas.

This institute had a total of 7,218 students enrolled in the 2018 academic year. There were 1,357 international students in this figure. In the same year, the percentage of female students was 53.30 percent, while the percentage of male students was 46.70 percent. The Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology employed 136 academics and 154 administrative and commercial support personnel in 2018. The NZ$3000 Bachelor's Degree Scholarship and English Language Pathway Scholarships are available to international students at this institute.

Why NMIT?

Study from a certificate to a master's degree in world-class facilities. We're the appropriate size to remember your name.

Government owned

NMIT is a government institute that was founded in 1905, more than a century ago. We are government-funded, and the New Zealand Qualifications Authority has approved all of our qualifications (NZQA).

The highest NZQA approved qualifications

You can be confident that you will earn credentials that are comparable to those earned by renowned educational institutions all around the world. NZQA has approved all of NMIT's certificate, diploma, degree, and postgraduate degrees at the highest Category 1 level.

Industry experienced tutors

Experienced, industry-savvy instructors and support professionals from a variety of nations will teach and assist you in your studies. Your learning experience will be current with international best practise thanks to the NMIT staff professional development programme.

Award-winning facilities and technologies

A total of $43 million has been invested on a variety of modern facilities in recent years. The award-winning Creative Industries building and the most up-to-date Maritime simulation software suite are among them. The facilities have been designed to ensure that you have the best learning experience possible and that you have access to the equipment that you will use on a daily basis in your new career.

Credible industry links and placements

Our programmes are planned and implemented in collaboration with local businesses, organisations, and industries. Experts from your future profession will meet you and teach you. Many programmes provide placements that allow you to get a taste of your prospective career.

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Scholarships & funding

  • NZD$3,000 Bachelor’s Degree scholarship is for international students enrolling onto full Bachelor’s Degree programmes starting between July 2019 and December 2020.
  • English Language Scholarships for the 2019 or 2020 intakes of the English language pathway programme, New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) Level 4 or 5, and receive a scholarship for your qualification at NMIT!.

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology English Language Requirments

Internationally recognised proficiency tests Programme Level and required outcome 
Certificate at Level 3 Certificate at Level 4 Certificate or Diploma at Level 5 Certificate or Diploma at Level 6
Diploma or degree at Level 7
Graduate Certificate or Diploma at Level 7
Post-graduate Diploma or Post-graduate Certificate at Level 8
Bachelor Honours Degree at Level 8
Master’s Degree at Level 9
Doctoral Degree at Level 10
IELTS test General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5 Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6
TOEFL Paper-based Test (pBT) where the test was carried out prior to 1 October 2017 Score of 500 (with an essay score of 4 TWE) Score of 530 (with an essay score of 4.5 TWE) Score of 550 (with an essay score of 5 TWE) Score of 550 (with an essay score of 5 TWE) Score of 590 (with an essay score 5.5 TWE)
TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) Score of 35 (with a writing score of 14) Score of 46 (with a writing score of 14) Score of 46 (with a writing score of 14) Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18) Score of 79 (with a writing score of 21)
Cambridge English Qualifications B2 First or B2 First for Schools with a score of 154. No less than 154 in each skill; B2 First or B2 First for schools with a score of 162. No less than 154 in each skill; B2 First or B2 First for schools with a score of 162. No less than 154 in each skill; B2 First, or B2 First for schools, or C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill; C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176. No less than 169 in each skill;
OET Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests Minimum of Grade C+ or 300 in all sub-tests
NZCEL
a) Expiring
b) Current
a) Level 3 (General) or (Workplace)
b) Level 3 (General)
a) Level 3 (Academic)
b) Level 3 (Applied)
a) Level 4 (General) or (Workplace)
b) Level 4 (General) or (Employment)
a) Level 4 (Academic)
b) Level 4 (Academic)
a) Level 5 (Academic) or (Professional)
b) Level 5
Pearson Test of English (Academic) PTE (Academic) score of 36 with no band score lower than 36 PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36 PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36 PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42 PTE (Academic) score of 58 with no band score lower than 50
LanguageCert B1 Achiever IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill B2 Communicator IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill B2 Communicator IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS and no less than Pass in each skill C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS and no less than Pass in each skill or C2 Mastery IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill
Trinity ISE ISE I with no less than distinction in any band ISE II with no less than pass in any band ISE II with no less than merit in any band ISE II with no less than distinction in any band ISE III with no less than pass in any band

Exceptions

Bachelor of nursing 6.5
Certificate in Nursing 6.5
Bachelor of counselling 6.5
Bachelor of social work 6.5

 


Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Tuition Fees

Courses Duration Tuition Fees
Engineering (1 Courses) 2 year NZD 18000
Information Technology (IT) (1 Courses) 1 year NZD 18000
Banking & Finance (1 Courses) 3 year NZD 18000
Management (4 Courses) 18 Month - 2 Year NZD 16500 - NZD 20000

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Average tution Fees and Cost of living

Study costs per year  
Student Services Levy $240
Programme fees (approx. depending on programme) $18,000
Stationery and textbooks (approx. depending on programme) $500
Other costs per year  
Homestay (up to $350 per week for 40 weeks) $14,000
Medical and Travel Insurance $585
General Living Expenses $7,000
Cost comparisons  
Big Mac $5.00
Bottle of Coke (600ml) $4.00
Petrol per litre (fluctuates) $2.00
Movie tickets $12.50
Pair of Levi jeans $130
Takeaway meal $10-$15
Rice 1 kg $3.00
Going out for dinner $30-50

Know more about Studying in New Zealand

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Average Accomodation & Food Costs in New Zealand NZD 1250 Per Month
Entrance Exams in New Zealand TOEFL: 74 | IELTS: 6 |PTE: 53
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Post Study Work Permit in New Zealand One to Three Years Depending on the Region.
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Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Average Tuition Fee Per Year

Undergraduate

$ 19,000

Postgraduate

$ 28,350

Costs per year

Overall cost of living

$ 20,315

Campus accommodation

$ 1,317

Please note that fees will vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.