Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology overview

Q. What is the main USP of NMIT?

NMIT is the first Institute of Technology and Polytechnic (ITP) given NZQA approval to offer online programmes to new international students studying overseas! This means you can study from your home country towards an NZQA accredited qualification. You may both start your qualification online and then finish in New Zealand (subject to Immigration New Zealand clearance), or complete your qualification wholly online from outside New Zealand.

Q. What is the ranking of NMIT?

NMIT holds a country ranking of 18 as per Webometrics Rankings.

Q. What is NMIT famous for?

NMIT offers a wide range of programmes across various industries. It offers specialist qualifications in Aquaculture, Winemaking and Viticulture, Conservation, Maritime and Aviation Engineering.

Q. Is Nelson a large city?

Nelson is the oldest city in the South Island and the second-oldest settled city in New Zealand. Nelson is situated in a region often known as Nelson Tasman or the "Top of the South. However, it has a population of around 50,000 ranking it as New Zealand’s tenth most populous city and is the geographical center of the nation.

Q. What's the weather around NMIT?

Nelson has a temperate oceanic climate, with mild winters and warm summers. Nelson has rainfall evenly distributed throughout the year and has fewer frosts due to the highly marine geography of New Zealand. It has one of the sunniest climates of all major New Zealand centres, earning the nickname 'Sunny Nelson' .

Q. How many students study in NMIT?

Around 8000 students study at NMIT every year.