Our history
For over 115 years, We have been providing tertiary education in the Top of the South. Discover more about our path to today.
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At NMIT, our goal is to ensure you graduate work ready and confident in your knowledge and skills to step into a successful career. Our wrap-around support services guide you through the process of learning - teaching you skills for life, and ensuring your wellbeing is supported so you can focus on achieving your goals.
NMIT strives to make meaningful and positive change to the businesses and members in our community. For nearly 120 years, we have stood strong as a cornerstone for high-quality tertiary education and community engagement Te Tauihu (the Top of the South).
This means when you join our whānau, you become connected to a network of industry partners and employment opportunities that can open doors for you. Our passionate tutors across multiple study areas are highly regarded and influential in their chosen fields.
Whatever path you wish to pursue, we'll do what we can to help you reach your goal. Our internationally-recognised qualifications are yours for the taking, and the journey to get them can be a rewarding and uplifting experience.
Since 1905, our mission has been to support the development of Te Tauihu through high-quality applied vocational and professional education and training. International collaboration since the mid-1990s has enabled us to create strong partnerships with several offshore institutions.
For over 115 years, We have been providing tertiary education in the Top of the South. Discover more about our path to today.
NMIT is the region’s leading tertiary provider, carrying out teaching and learning at four campus’s located throughout the Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough regions.
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Our friendly information and enrolments staff are always happy to answer your queries or help with any difficulties you may with your application to study.
Institute to institute partnerships offer many benefits for students and staff at both institutions, including lower costs for students and professional development for teachers.
Education is becoming increasingly global. We've developed strong relationships with overseas institutes and agents and offer exciting study abroad and internship experiences for students.
Learn more about our governance, structure and strategic partnerships.
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Continuing strong: NMIT's programmes, services and partnerships remain unaffected by Government changes.