Formerly known as the Nelson Technical School, the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology was established in the year 1904. Initially, it offered education in courses like plumbing, commerce, craft, secretarial, cookery, and engineering. In the year 1930, this institute merged with the Nelson College, providing several new vocational and part-time courses to the students. In the year 1971, Nelson Polytechnic became an independent technical institute.

NMIT is a government-funded institution and is authorized by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. Presently, it offers courses in several disciplines, including arts, engineering, business, Computing & information technology, social sciences, writing, and tourism.

This institute has two campuses, situated in Blenheim and Nelson, New Zealand. The Nelson Campus, located in the center of Nelson city, is nearby many shopping centers and entertainment spots. It provides many amenities to the students, including a sports court, parking facilities, accommodations, learning centers, and childcare facilities. Furthermore, this campus is open to the public and caters to them with facilities such as the Beauty Zone and the Rata Room. The Marlborough Campus is home to programs like viticulture, wine-making, and aviation. Additionally, students can avail of facilities such as cafes, a world-class wine research center, and a library. In the year 2006, the institute leased its Richmond Campus to Skills Update Training Institute.

In the academic year of 2018, the total student enrolment of this institute was 7,218. In this figure, the number of international students was 1,357. In the same year, the percentage of female students measured to be 53.30%, and the male student percentage measured 46.70%. In 2018, the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology had 136 academic staff and 154 administrative/business support staff. This institute offers two scholarships to international students, namely the NZ$3000 Bachelor’s Degree Scholarship and English Language Pathway Scholarships.

The Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology has produced many notable alumni working in various industries. Some of the prominent names include Francesco Pessione (Director of an accountancy firm) and Gilbert Robertson (Head of Nelson-based business advisory firm). Recently, the graduates of this institute were honored 25 years of the NMIT degree. This institution takes pride in celebrating the success of its alumni.

Nelson Marlborough Institute Of Technology Ranking

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University at a glance

Total International Students1,581
No.of Campuses3
International Students Websitehttps://agents.nmit.ac.nz/contact-internat…

Nelson Marlborough Institute Of Technology Reviews

  1. Academic Staff MemberFeb 27, 2021 – Academic Staff Member in Nelson, TasmanRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookProsbeautiful campus, friendly boss, helpful management, good course development and high qualityConsnot enough time provided for making after final exam, too much independence, heavy work load, sometime meetings were useless or waste of time,Continue readingBe the first to find this review helpfulHelpfulShareReportFlag as Inappropriate
  2. 5.0โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…Current EmployeeTutorial AssistantOct 2, 2020 – Tutorial Assistant in Auckland, AucklandRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookProsIt’s really great to work at NMIT because of the flexible arrangements that I can get.ConsNo There is no cons.Be the first to find this review helpfulHelpfulShareReportFlag as Inappropriate
  3. 3.0โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…Former Employee, more than 10 yearsGreat work-life balanceDec 9, 2020 – Learning Designer in Nelson, TasmanRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookProsFamily-friendly, great colleagues, wonderful studentsConsHigh turnover, top-down hierarchy, low level of diversity

Nelson Marlborough Institute Of Technology Tuition Fees

FeesINRNZD

CoursesDuration1st Year Tuition Fees
MIM(1 Course)1.5 YearsNZD 21,600
Other Courses(10 Courses)0.7 – 3 YearsNZD 16,900 – 20,900

Nelson Marlborough Institute Of Technology International Students

Education is becoming increasingly global. We’ve developed strong relationships with overseas institutes and agents and offer exciting study abroad and internship experiences for students.

Theย International Development Teamย is responsible for managing our relationships with international partner institutes and agencies.

Study Abroad

International students from around the globe can study at NMIT as part of their home universityโ€™s study programme.ย Study Abroadย students are integrated into regular classes with local and other international students and have the opportunity to study for one semester, a full academic year,ย individual course modules or as part of a study abroad and internship hybrid programme. Our students also have the opportunity to study overseas with our partner institutions.

Internship Programme

For many years, we’ve been organising unpaid internship placements in leading local businesses for overseas students and graduates. Interns gain valuable hands-on international business experience, improve their English and gain a unique insight into Kiwi culture while local businesses benefit from having young, keen and highly skilled international staff.

China is a vital trading partner for New Zealand and we’re proud to have developed closeย links with several Chinese universities. We also have a Confucius Centre on our Nelson Campus and run Chinese language classes.

Agents

We partner with a worldwide network of recruitment agencies to provide educational opportunities for students from around the world and to help enhance the internationalisation of NMITโ€™s campuses and the communities we serve. Weย welcome applications from education agentsย wishing to represent NMIT in New Zealand and abroad

nmit courses

NMIT offers courses in marine engineering, nautical studies and superyacht crewing.

Postgraduate diplomas

  • Applied management.
  • Business analytics.
  • Healthcare management.
  • Aquaculture management.
  • International business.
  • Sustainable aquaculture.
  • Logistics and supply chain management.

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