NMIT

"I wanted to study in a smaller city and live with locals to get to know the New Zealand culture and to improve my English. People here are really friendly and open-minded. Nelson has been a good base for me to travel around the rest of New Zealand as well as it is situated centrally and you can reach both islands easily."

"During my time here I got to travel around the entire South Island and some of the North Island. My favourite part was definitely Abel Tasman National Park for its golden beaches, crystal clear blue water and all the activities to do. If you like the outdoors and adventures, I would recommend coming to Nelson as there is something new to see around every corner."

Three Norwegians. All from the same university. All studying information technology at NMIT, and all named "Jørgen". The trio spent an adventure-filled semester in the Nelson Tasman region and loved it.

"Nelson is a great place to study for me. I've got so many wonderful experiences by living here. Education-wise, Nelson's location really supports my study as it is located close to many aquaculture facilities such as fish farms, hatcheries, and aquatic research labs. The people here are so nice and welcoming."

"Improving my English in New Zealand will help me with job opportunities in the future, especially with Japan hosting the Rugby World Cup in 2019 and the Olympics in 2020. If you can use English, your world will change a complete 180°."

Why wait until after you’ve graduated to travel? Choose to study a Bachelor programme at NMIT and go overseas on our newly established Student Exchange programme in your second or third year.

"The applied programs allow me to get practical knowledge about the skills required in my future career. Honestly, I do enjoy doing case studies during my study time. Plus, really like my tutors and local friends in Nelson. They are so lovely and nice, they are all willing to help me when I get stuck with my study. I love Nelson’s weather and nature."

"I like NMIT because of its brilliant infrastructure and incredible hospitability, as well as the surrounding environment. While one side of NMIT is covered by green mountains, the other side faces the dark blue, Pacific Ocean. I constantly forget that I am living in foreign country even though it's miles away from my home in Sri Lanka due to the beauty of the environment and friendliness of the people at NMIT."

"I wanted to explore some of the beautiful natural landscapes that New Zealand has to offer. As English is not my first language I wanted to study in a native English speaking country that is safe for everyone, especially women travelling on their own. New Zealand was a great opportunity for me to discover myself at the other end of the world."

"Coming all the way from Sri Lanka, I thought that it will be very difficult for me to adjust to the new environment/culture here. But to be very honest, NMIT as a whole has changed my mindset due to the friendly and warming attitudes the staff, students and the lecturers have extended not only to me but to my family as well, from the time we moved to Nelson. If you are looking out for higher education consider NMIT, you will never regret it!"