Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology admission process

Q. Is it hard to get admission into NMIT?

Since the medium of instruction is English, the admission to the institute is made easy for students from all over the world. The university follows an admissions policy based on the student’s academics and grades with nearly 55-60% accepted as the entry criteria. 

Q. Does NMIT give a conditional offer?

If your application is successful, you will receive a confirmation letter from NMIT by post or email.

Q. How Do I apply to NMIT?

Interested Candidates can apply directly on the NMIT website.

Q. What are the eligibility requirements for admission to NMIT?

The eligibility criteria includes the following:

1. Academic Qualifications: Provide full official transcripts and certificates.

2. English Language Proficiency: Demonstrate the English language ability as part of the application process.

3. Passport:  A copy of the passport needs to be uploaded as part of the application.

4. Financials:
   - If the course duration is less than or equal to one academic year, then provide documentary evidence of funds for tuition fee for the entire course duration + NZ$ 15,000 towards living expenses in New Zealand.
   - If the duration of course is longer than one academic year then provide documentary evidence of funds for tuition fee for 1 academic year + NZ$ 15,000 per annum towards living expenses isn New Zealand + payment plan to show the student has access to funds and has ability to meet the rest    of the course cost and living expenses in New Zealand.

5. Visas and Immigration: Apply for a student visa which covers the whole duration of the course.

Q. What are the documents needed for the applications to NMIT?

1. Complete application form

2. Official transcripts

3. English Language Proficiency Test Scores

4. Passport Photocopy

5. Details of any work experience and any additional information required for specific programme entry.

Q.What is the application fee in NMIT?

Thers is no application fee.

Q. How many intakes NMIT has?

Intakes defer from courses to courses. However the main intakes are February, May, July, October - November.

Q. How can I apply for bachelor courses into NMIT?

The requirements are as follows. It may vary depending on the program.

1. Official high school transcripts

2. Predicted/Achieved Grades

3. IELTS - 6.0 Academic (no lower than 5.5 in each band) / TOEFL IBT - 79.

Q. Does NMIT  require me to write a personal statement ?

No.

Q. Does NMIT programs have any international accreditations?

    All qualifications approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA)