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NorthTec

Whangārei, New Zealand · Public · Est. Founding year not stated on NorthTec's pages used

Updated 28 Oct 2026

Established

Founding year not stated on NorthTec's pages used

Type

Public

Location

Whangārei, New Zealand

Ranking

Not ranked

About the university

NorthTec, or NorthTec Tai Tokerau Wānanga, is a public institute of technology in Northland, New Zealand, and describes itself as the region's largest provider of tertiary and vocational education. Its main campus is in Whangārei, with study also offered in Kaitaia and Ngāwhā and online.

NorthTec's courses range from nursing, sport and social work degrees to diplomas in engineering, construction, environmental management and business, plus trades and short courses.

NorthTec has an international section with a prospectus and student guide for Whangārei. However, the programme pages we checked in October 2026, including the Bachelor of Nursing and the engineering and construction diplomas, say the programme is not open to international students. Indian students should confirm with NorthTec which programmes, if any, are open to them for 2027.

Type
Public institute of technology; NorthTec Tai Tokerau Wānanga is part of the New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Role
Northland's largest provider of tertiary and vocational education (NorthTec homepage)
Main campus
Whangārei (Raumanga), with sites in Kaitaia and Ngāwhā and online study
International study
The programme pages we checked say they are not open to international students; confirm with NorthTec before applying

Rankings

    Popular courses with Indian students

    NorthTec doesn't publish course-by-course fees for international students online. See the courses on the official website (opens in a new tab), or ask our counsellor for the current list and fees.

      Scholarships

        Admission requirements

        Undergraduate

        • Check with NorthTec's international team which programmes accept international students for 2027 before applying.
        • Diplomas generally ask for NCEA Level 2 or an equivalent; degrees ask for NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance or an equivalent.

        Postgraduate

        • NorthTec does not list its own postgraduate programmes for international students; some partner programmes are delivered by Unitec.

        Documents

        • Passport
        • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
        • English test result

        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

        English requirements
        Test or routeTypical requirement
        IELTS AcademicProgramme pages give conflicting figures (from 5.0 to 6.0 overall for diplomas); confirm with NorthTec
        NursingThe Bachelor of Nursing page lists IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.5 and says PTE is no longer accepted
        English courseNZ Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4) is offered in Whangārei

        Accommodation and living costs

        NorthTec does not publish accommodation costs on the pages we could open. Ask NorthTec's international team about housing in Whangārei.

        Accommodation and living costs
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        Campus and location

        NorthTec's main campus is at Raumanga in Whangārei, with other sites across Northland.

        • Whangārei (Raumanga) campus for nursing, engineering, construction and environmental programmes.
        • Sites in Kaitaia and Ngāwhā.
        • Online study, including diplomas delivered with the Open Polytechnic.

        Careers and graduate outcomes

        NorthTec's programmes are vocational and linked to Northland industries. It does not publish graduate employment figures on the pages we used. For post-study work rights, see our New Zealand guide.

        Graduate outcomes
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        FAQs

        Can Indian students study at NorthTec?

        NorthTec has an international section, but the programme pages we checked in October 2026 say they are not open to international students. Contact NorthTec to confirm which programmes are open for 2027.

        How much are NorthTec's international fees?

        Some programme pages show international fees, for example NZ$30,000 a year for the Bachelor of Nursing in 2027, but the same pages say the programme is not open to international students. Confirm fees and eligibility directly with NorthTec.

        Where is NorthTec?

        Its main campus is in Whangārei, Northland, with sites in Kaitaia and Ngāwhā.

        Sources

        Talk to our counsellor

        Ask about courses, fees, scholarships and your eligibility for NorthTec.

        IELTS / PTE status
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