Yesterday, the New Zealand government announced that on 1 April 2020 EIT – along with the other 15 Institutes of Technologies and Polytechnics – will be merged into a new national institute. You might have asked yourself what this means for you?

Over the next couple of years, you will see minimal change. The reforms will take time and the government will work closely with us to manage the transition. Students will be well supported throughout the change process and every change will be well signposted.

For now, the reforms won’t change anything for you.

• You will still be able to complete your studies and training through EIT.
• You can continue enrolling at EIT as you normally would in 2019 and 2020.
• You will be able to complete any study or training you start.
• Your qualification or credential in the next few years will continue to be awarded by EIT.
• You will graduate with an EIT-branded qualification.
• You can confidently enrol in multi-year programmes.

If you are a domestic student, Fees Free tertiary education, along with financial support available through StudyLink, will continue.

If you are an international student, you will be able to continue your study uninterrupted for the next few years.  Any approved visas and study arrangements will continue, and the courses and qualifications you are enrolled in will continue to be recognised.

If you are an apprentice or trainee, you’ll continue your training. However, at some point before December 2022, support for your learning will come from a different organisation.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to ask!