Manukau Institute of Technology is a public institute in south Auckland, now part of New Zealand's national vocational network, with campuses in Ōtara, Manukau and the Auckland waterfront. It's known for engineering, trades, nursing, IT, business and a maritime school. The south Auckland campuses reflect one of the country's most diverse communities.
Auckland, New Zealand
Official website: manukau.ac.nz
Public institute of technology in New Zealand
Ōtara, Manukau and the Auckland waterfront
New Zealand Maritime School on the waterfront
NZ$22,000 – NZ$30,000
International students, degrees and postgraduate programmes
NZ$20,000 – NZ$25,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on manukau.ac.nz before you apply.
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management
Postgraduate DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Bachelor of Engineering Technology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 70
Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 70
Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Feb
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 94
A maritime school on Auckland's waterfront.
Engineering and trades training in modern workshops.
A very diverse student community.
Graduates join Auckland's construction, engineering, IT and health employers.
Eligible graduates can apply for a Post Study Work Visa.
Nursing graduates can register with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
The main Ōtara campus is in south Auckland, with the Manukau campus beside the train station.
Auckland is New Zealand's largest city, with harbours, beaches and the highest rents in the country.
Offer of place from Manukau Institute of Technology
Proof of NZD 20,000 per year
Tuition fee receipt or evidence
Medical and chest X-ray certificates
Police certificate, if required
Passport valid three months beyond stay
Applications are rolling. Apply by December for February or by May for July.
Most programmes start in February and July.
A Fee Paying Student Visa from Immigration New Zealand. Show your offer, tuition payment and NZD 20,000 a year for living costs, plus medical and police certificates if asked.
Applied management, engineering technology, IT and nursing are popular. Degree entry needs school results and IELTS 6.0; postgraduate needs a degree and IELTS 6.5.
Some international scholarships are available. Check the institute's website.
