Unitec's main campus is on Carrington Road in Mount Albert, in west-central Auckland. The institute teaches construction, architecture, engineering, computing, nursing and trades, and it has long been one of the city's main routes into the building industry. New Zealand's polytechnic sector is being reorganised, so check Unitec's current structure when you apply.
Auckland, New Zealand
Official website: unitec.ac.nz
Public institute of technology
Mount Albert, Auckland
Construction and architecture
NZ$22,000 – NZ$32,000
International students, degrees and diplomas
NZ$22,000 – NZ$27,000
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 unitec.ac.nz before you apply.
Bachelor of Construction
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0
Master of Architecture (Professional)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Feb
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5
Bachelor of Computing Systems
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0
Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Feb
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0
New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil)
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0
Construction and architecture teaching for Auckland's building industry.
Trades workshops on the Mount Albert campus.
Practical computing degrees.
Construction graduates work as quantity surveyors and project managers in Auckland.
Architecture graduates join practices across New Zealand.
Eligible degree graduates can apply for a post-study work visa.
Undergrad
Most programmes
Postgrad
Most programmes
Undergrad
Many programmes
Postgrad
Selected programmes
Mount Albert is a suburb with good train and bus links to the central city, about 20 minutes away. Owairaka, an old volcanic cone, is nearby.
Auckland is New Zealand's largest city and its most expensive. Beaches and islands are close, and the job market is the country's biggest.
Offer of place from Unitec
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
Unitec accepts applications until programmes are full. Apply three to four months before February or July; architecture and nursing have earlier deadlines.
The main intakes are 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.
Construction, architecture, computing systems, nursing and civil engineering are popular. Bachelor's degrees need secondary school and IELTS 6.0, with nursing at 7.0; the Master of Architecture needs a relevant degree and portfolio.
Unitec offers a small number of international scholarships. Check its website for current offers before applying.
