Established
1978
City
Whangarei
Average Tution Fee
NZ$23,000 – NZ$28,000 / Year
Students
7000+
International Students
300+
About NorthTec
NorthTec is a public tertiary education provider in New Zealand, established in 1978, located mainly in Whangārei, Northland, offering practical and industry-focused programmes in nursing, business, construction, engineering, information technology, trades, health sciences, agriculture, and creative industries with strong connections to regional employers and industries.
Programs Offered
- Bachelor of Applied Social Work
- Bachelor of Sport, Exercise and Health with a major in Sport and Exercise Science and a minor in Sport Interdisciplinary Practice
- Bachelor of Nursing
- New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in Business (Marketing and Sales) (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Level 6)
- New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) – Civil Engineering
- New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology (Level 6)
- New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management (Level 6)
- Bachelor of Applied Social Work
- Bachelor of Sport, Exercise and Health with a major in Sport and Exercise Science and a minor in Sport Interdisciplinary Practice
- Bachelor of Nursing
- New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in Business (Marketing and Sales) (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Level 6)
- New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) – Civil Engineering
- New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology (Level 6)
- New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management (Level 6)
Programs Offered
- Bachelor of Applied Social Work
- Bachelor of Sport, Exercise and Health with a major in Sport and Exercise Science and a minor in Sport Interdisciplinary Practice
- Bachelor of Nursing
- New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in Business (Marketing and Sales) (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Level 6)
- New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) – Civil Engineering
- New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology (Level 6)
- New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management (Level 6)
- Bachelor of Applied Social Work
- Bachelor of Sport, Exercise and Health with a major in Sport and Exercise Science and a minor in Sport Interdisciplinary Practice
- Bachelor of Nursing
- New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in Business (Marketing and Sales) (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Level 6)
- New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) – Civil Engineering
- New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology (Level 6)
- New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management (Level 6)
Average Cost of Study
Avg. Tuition Fee
NZ$23,000 – NZ$28,000 / Year
Hostel Fee
NZD 9,000–18,000 / Year
Living Cost
NZD 18,000–25,000 / Year
*Fees may vary depending on the university guideline and program.
Average Cost of Study
Avg. Tuition Fee
NZ$23,000 – NZ$28,000 / Year
Hostel Fee
NZD 9,000–18,000 / Year
Living Cost
NZD 18,000–25,000 / Year
*Fees may vary depending on the university guideline and program.
Programs Offered
- Bachelor of Applied Social Work
- Bachelor of Sport, Exercise and Health with a major in Sport and Exercise Science and a minor in Sport Interdisciplinary Practice
- Bachelor of Nursing
- New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in Business (Marketing and Sales) (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Level 6)
- New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) – Civil Engineering
- New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology (Level 6)
- New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management (Level 6)
- Bachelor of Applied Social Work
- Bachelor of Sport, Exercise and Health with a major in Sport and Exercise Science and a minor in Sport Interdisciplinary Practice
- Bachelor of Nursing
- New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in Business (Marketing and Sales) (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Level 6)
- New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) – Civil Engineering
- New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology (Level 6)
- New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management (Level 6)
Eligibility Criteria
- Undergraduate / Diploma Programmes
International students generally require:
- Completion of a recognised secondary qualification equivalent to New Zealand entry requirements.
- Academic qualifications suitable for the selected programme.
- Some programmes may require specific subjects or previous study background.
- English Language Requirement (Typical)
- IELTS Academic: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each band)
- Equivalent English qualifications may be accepted depending on programme requirements.
Postgraduate Programmes
- Requirements:
- Recognised bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
- Relevant academic background related to the selected programme.
- Additional requirements may apply depending on the course.
- English Language Requirement (Typical)
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each band)
- Equivalent English tests may be accepted.
Required Documents
- Valid Passport
- Academic transcripts and mark sheets
- School completion certificate (for undergraduate applicants)
- Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcripts (for postgraduate applicants)
- English language proficiency certificate (IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/Duolingo if required)
- Statement of Purpose (SOP), if required
- Curriculum Vitae (CV/Resume), if required
- Work experience documents (for selected programmes)
- Portfolio (for creative/design programmes, if required)
- Passport-size photographs
- Proof of financial support for New Zealand student visa
- Health and travel insurance documents
- Student visa application documents
- NorthTec requires international applicants to submit identification documents, academic records, and supporting documents during the admission process.
