About the university
Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) is a public institute of technology in south Auckland. It describes itself as one of New Zealand's largest institutes of technology and is a Category 1 provider with NZQA. Since 2026 MIT and Unitec have operated as one combined provider, serving about 20,000 students a year across five Auckland campuses.
MIT is known for engineering, digital technologies, nursing, maritime training at the New Zealand Maritime School, and culinary and hospitality programmes. Its Bachelor of Engineering Technology is accredited by Engineering New Zealand.
Indian students often choose MIT's one-year graduate diplomas in civil or electrical engineering, the Bachelor of Engineering Technology and the Bachelor of Digital Technologies. International students must study on campus; online options are not open to them.
MIT's main campuses are in Manukau and Ōtara in south Auckland, with engineering at MIT TechPark and maritime training in the city centre.
- Type
- Public institute of technology; since 2026 part of the combined provider Manukau Institute of Technology and Unitec
- NZQA status
- Category 1 provider (MIT international page)
- Students
- About 20,000 a year across MIT and Unitec combined (Unitec's MIT and Unitec page)
- Campuses
- MIT Manukau, MIT Ōtara, MIT TechPark and MIT City (New Zealand Maritime School) in south and central Auckland
- Intakes
- February and July for most programmes
- International fees 2027
- About NZ$26,780 (IT) to NZ$31,556 (nursing) per 120 credits, indicative
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (Level 7)
- Fee / year
- NZ$30,076
- Duration
- 1 year (120 credits, full time)
- Intakes
- February; July
- English
- Programme page gives no score; you must meet NZQA's minimum English requirements
- Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) (Level 7)
- Fee / year
- NZ$30,076
- Duration
- 1 year (120 credits, full time)
- Intakes
- February; July
- English
- Programme page gives no score; you must meet NZQA's minimum English requirements
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) (Level 7)
- Fee / year
- NZ$30,076
- Duration
- 3 years (360 credits, full time)
- Intakes
- February; July
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (writing and speaking 6.0, reading and listening 5.5)
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Digital Technologies (Level 7)
- Fee / year
- NZ$26,780
- Duration
- 3 years (360 credits, full time)
- Intakes
- February; July
- English
- Programme page gives no score; you must meet NZQA's minimum English requirements
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- NZ$31,556
- Duration
- 3 years (360 credits, full time)
- Intakes
- February; July
- English
- IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.5
- Undergraduate
New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (Level 6)
- Fee / year
- NZ$30,076
- Duration
- 2 years (240 credits, full time)
- Intakes
- February; July
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- Undergraduate
New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support (Level 5)
- Fee / year
- NZ$26,780
- Duration
- 1 year (120 credits, full time)
- Intakes
- February; July
- English
- Programme page gives no score; you must meet NZQA's minimum English requirements
- Undergraduate
New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5)
- Fee / year
- NZ$26,415
- Duration
- 1 year (120 credits, full time)
- Intakes
- February; July
- English
- IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0)
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (NZD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (Level 7) | 1 year (120 credits, full time) | NZ$30,076 | ≈ ₹16.2 lakh |
| Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) (Level 7) | 1 year (120 credits, full time) | NZ$30,076 | ≈ ₹16.2 lakh |
| Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) (Level 7) | 3 years (360 credits, full time) | NZ$30,076 | ≈ ₹16.2 lakh |
| Bachelor of Digital Technologies (Level 7) | 3 years (360 credits, full time) | NZ$26,780 | ≈ ₹14.5 lakh |
| Bachelor of Nursing (Level 7) | 3 years (360 credits, full time) | NZ$31,556 | ≈ ₹17 lakh |
| New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (Level 6) | 2 years (240 credits, full time) | NZ$30,076 | ≈ ₹16.2 lakh |
| New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support (Level 5) | 1 year (120 credits, full time) | NZ$26,780 | ≈ ₹14.5 lakh |
| New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) | 1 year (120 credits, full time) | NZ$26,415 | ≈ ₹14.3 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Manukau Institute of Technology with similar universities in New Zealand.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Degrees ask for New Zealand University Entrance or an equivalent; MIT publishes academic entry requirements by country. Engineering technology needs strong physics and calculus.
- Bachelor of Nursing also needs a health declaration, police screening, two referees, immunisations and an interview.
- International students must study on campus and cannot take online options.
Postgraduate
- Graduate diplomas in engineering need a three-year bachelor's degree in the same engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Some MIT programmes, such as the Bachelor of Applied Management, are not available to international students, so check each programme page.
Documents
- Passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, and degree certificate and transcripts for graduate diplomas
- IELTS or other accepted English evidence
- Health, police and referee documents for nursing
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic (engineering) | 6.0 overall; Bachelor of Engineering Technology needs 6.0 in writing and speaking and 5.5 in reading and listening |
| IELTS Academic (nursing) | 6.5 with no band below 6.5 |
| IELTS Academic (NZ Diploma in Business) | 5.5 with no band below 5.0 |
| Other evidence | Other NZQA-recognised English evidence is accepted; MIT also runs English programmes |
Accommodation and living costs
MIT does not publish accommodation prices on the international pages we could open. Its international page links to accommodation and arrival information; most students live in homestays or rent privately in Auckland. Contact MIT International for current options.
| Item | In NZD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|
Campus and location
MIT's campuses are spread across south and central Auckland, each focused on different subjects.
- MIT Manukau: digital technologies, business and nursing.
- MIT TechPark: engineering programmes.
- MIT Ōtara: a main campus in south Auckland.
- MIT City: the New Zealand Maritime School in central Auckland.
Careers and graduate outcomes
MIT's programmes are practical. The Bachelor of Engineering Technology is accredited by Engineering New Zealand, which supports professional membership. MIT does not publish graduate employment figures on the pages we used. For post-study work rights, see our New Zealand guide.
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Studying in New Zealand
Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in New Zealand. Our country guide covers them in detail:
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FAQs
How much does MIT cost for Indian students?
Indicative 2027 international fees are about NZ$30,076 per 120 credits for engineering, NZ$26,780 for digital technologies and IT and NZ$31,556 for nursing. They exclude the Compulsory Student Services Fee.
What is the link between MIT and Unitec?
Since 2026 they operate as one combined provider, Manukau Institute of Technology and Unitec, though students still study under the MIT or Unitec name.
Can I study online from India?
No. MIT says international students must study in class and cannot enrol in online study options.
When are the intakes?
Most programmes start in February and July.
Sources
- MIT: International students (opens in a new tab)
- MIT: Fees and study costs (opens in a new tab)
- MIT: Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (opens in a new tab)
- MIT: Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) (opens in a new tab)
- MIT: Bachelor of Digital Technologies (opens in a new tab)
- MIT: Bachelor of Nursing (opens in a new tab)
- MIT: Bachelor of Applied Management (opens in a new tab)
- Unitec: Manukau Institute of Technology and Unitec (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.manukau.ac.nz (opens in a new tab)
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