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School Overview

Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) was founded in 1970 and is located in the Manukau area of South Auckland. It is one of the largest polytechnics in New Zealand. Rated Category 1 (the highest level) by NZQA, MIT is recognised for delivering high-quality, practice-oriented education.

MIT has seven faculties covering Business & Information Technology, Creative Arts, Engineering & Trades, Maritime Studies, Consumer Services, Education & Social Sciences, and Nursing & Health. The institute offers a comprehensive range of qualifications from certificates through to bachelor’s degrees. MIT also houses New Zealand’s only Maori language centre, giving students a valuable opportunity to learn about Maori culture.

The institute uses small class sizes to ensure a personalised learning experience. Courses incorporate innovative structured practical projects so that students gain real industry experience during their studies. MIT works closely with industry leaders to ensure graduates possess the practical skills the market demands, and its graduate employment rate ranks among the highest in New Zealand.

Auckland is New Zealand’s largest cosmopolitan city, where modern urban life coexists with beaches, farms, and native bush, offering students a rich and varied lifestyle outside the classroom.

Popular Programmes

• Business & Information Technology
• Nursing & Health Sciences
• Engineering & Trades (Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical)
• Early Childhood Education
• Creative Arts (Performing Arts, Photography, Creative Writing)
• Hospitality & Culinary Arts
• Maritime Science & Navigation
• Logistics & Supply Chain Management
• Digital Technology
• Social Services

Campus Locations

MIT has four main campuses in Auckland, each with a clearly defined focus and convenient transport links:

1. Otara Campus (Main Campus)

• Location: South Auckland, Otara Road, Otara.
• Highlights: Spanning approximately 12 hectares of tree-lined grounds, this campus houses six of the institute’s faculties. Facilities include a hairdressing salon, garden nursery, and professional training restaurant open to the public. The campus offers spacious free parking and is adjacent to a swimming pool, leisure centre, public library, and bus stops.

2. Manukau Campus

• Location: Central Manukau, corner of Davies Avenue and Manukau Station Road.
• Highlights: Offers programmes in Business, Digital Technology, Health & Nursing, Performing Arts, and Logistics. State-of-the-art facilities include a 250-seat performing arts theatre, computer labs, and simulated offices. Manukau train station is located on campus, and the bus interchange is just steps away.

3. Mangere Campus

• Location: 9B Mahunga Drive, Mangere.
• Highlights: Specialises in plumbing, gas fitting, and drainage courses, with fully integrated practical workspaces and an interactive gas-testing laboratory.

4. New Zealand Maritime School (City Centre Campus)

• Location: Level 3, 2 Commerce Street, Auckland CBD.
• Highlights: Classrooms overlook New Zealand’s largest commercial port. Equipped with a full-bridge simulator, engine room simulator, and PLC laboratory. Adjacent to Britomart Transport Centre for easy commuting.

How to Apply

1. Free assessment of your academic background, English proficiency, and study goals
2. Identify your target programme and intake date
3. Prepare application documents (transcripts, personal statement, references, etc.)
4. Submit your application and await your Offer
5. Apply for your student visa
6. Pre-departure briefing and airport pickup arrangement
7. Ongoing support, regular check-ins, and academic and pastoral guidance throughout your studies