Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) is a public institute at the top of New Zealand's South Island, with campuses in Nelson and Blenheim. It's known for aviation engineering, viticulture and winemaking, marine studies, IT and business. Nelson is one of New Zealand's sunniest regions, close to Abel Tasman National Park.
Nelson, New Zealand
Official website: nmit.ac.nz
Public institute of technology in New Zealand
Nelson and Marlborough (Blenheim)
Wine programmes in the Marlborough wine region
NZ$20,000 – NZ$28,000
International students, diplomas, degrees and postgraduate
NZ$17,000 – NZ$21,000
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 nmit.ac.nz before you apply.
Postgraduate Diploma in Business
Postgraduate DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 70
Bachelor of Viticulture and Wine
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Feb
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 70
Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Feb
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 70
Wine programmes in the Marlborough wine region.
Aviation engineering at Woodbourne.
Abel Tasman National Park nearby.
Graduates join wineries, aviation firms and local businesses.
Eligible graduates can apply for a Post Study Work Visa.
Regional study can suit graduates who want to settle outside Auckland.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
The Nelson campus is close to the town centre and the waterfront.
Nelson is sunny and relaxed, with beaches, arts and national parks, and rent below Auckland and Wellington.
Offer of place from NMIT
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; business and IT also in 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.
Business, IT, viticulture and aeronautical engineering are popular. Degree entry needs school results and IELTS 6.0.
NMIT offers some international scholarships. Check the website.
