Polytechnics offer qualifications to suit students of all ages, backgrounds and experience. Each institution has a range of degrees you can study. They also have certificates, diplomas, and short courses that are all highly regarded nationally and internationally. All polytechnic programmes are subject to external quality assurance by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).

Most qualifications found at polytechnics are vocational, meaning they are very practical and hands-on. For example, an Institute can have a campus dedicated to teaching the trades - engineering, plumbing, mechanics, building, for instance - where you’ll find cars being fixed and houses being built as part of the course requirements.

Whitireia Polytechnic

Whitireia New Zealand is a government owned and funded tertiary institute of technology, known for its high student success rate and culturally diverse student body.

Otago Polytechnic

Otago Polytechnic places an emphasis on applied, skills-based learning and retains close links with the industries it serves. With an Otago Polytechnic qualification, you will be in an ideal position to enter the workforce, and pursue a successful career in any field, anywhere in the world.

Aoraki Polytechnic

Aoraki Polytechnic welcomes International students to study one of a selection of its highly interesting and rewarding courses.

Christchurch Polytechnic

Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (CPIT) offers: full time and part time courses and programmes in a comprehensive range of career and subject areas.

Tai Poutini Polytechnic

Education is the foundation for any career and Tai Poutini Polytechnic (TPP) offers a wide variety of high quality, industry approved training programmes throughout New Zealand. Courses have been designed with industry in mind so students learn hands on skills to help them in their chosen career.

Tairawhiti Polytechnic

If you come to Tairawhiti Polytechnic you can keep your stress levels down and be part of a lifestyle that caters for your needs in a way that’s caring and fun.

Bay Polytechnic

Bay of Plenty Polytechnic has two campuses in Tauranga and a small regional campus at Edgecumbe. With our warm friendly learning environment, attractive surroundings and living in the beautiful Bay of Plenty,

Northland Polytechnic

Northland Polytechnic is the region’s largest provider of tertiary education, with campuses in Whangarei city, Kerikeri in the Bay of Islands, Rawene on the shores of the Hokianga, Dargaville, Kawakawa and our northernmost campus in Kaitaia

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Last Updated: 30 November 2009

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