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EIT Auckland’s Industry Partnerships Manager, Brendon Hickey supports international students to gain exposure to real world, business-focused experiences and insights in preparation for their...
Kia ora e ngā Rangatira I hope you are all well and have survived the horrible weather we have all been experiencing. I have just returned from the UK and Switzerland, where I was involved...
A trip to a Hawke’s Bay winery with his wine-loving father was enough to convince Kevin Wang to enrol in the Bachelor of Viticulture and Wine Science at EIT. Born and raised in Beijing,...
A partnership between EIT and Qilu University of Technology (QLUT) has seen international viticulture and wine science students get snapped up in the industry for the busy 2022 vintage. This...
"I hope that my programme and experiences at EIT will benefit me in my future employment. I am positive that by the time I graduate, I will have gained a lot of valuable experience, tips, and...
"I chose to study at EIT because the programme offered work-based and on-campus study. Having the practical and theory going hand in hand, and then being taught in person by a lecturer has just...
A Sri Lankan Chartered Accountant, who enrolled in EIT’s Master of Applied Management Programme to further her education, has not only graduated and found a job locally, but has also...
Studying at EIT has opened up a world Indian-born Mahima never thought possible. Not only has the international student gained a Bachelor of Business Studies majoring in Management and a...
Daryn Tokhtarov’s wife had one condition when he announced he wanted to take on postgraduate study out of their homeland of Kazakhstan – beaches and palm trees. Many evenings spent...
EIT International Centre reached out to EIT Auckland lecturer Owen McCaffrey to find out more about his role at EIT. In this interview, Owen talks about his experience facilitating...
EIT Auckland held a special ceremony during it’s end of year online SpeechMasters session on 3 December 2021. EIT was delighted to award a certificate of completion to Katerine Juliette...
As the academic year at EIT’s Auckland campus draws to a close, there is much to reflect on and celebrate, not least the resilience and determination of our postgraduate-level students to...
A new intake of 222 students has been welcomed on to the campus of EIT Data Science and Communication College, a joint International College that is a partnership between EIT and Zhejiang Yuexiu...
An EIT Master of Health Science graduate, who was recently recognised at the prestigious Asians in the Bay Awards, is driven to finding solutions for children’s oral health...
EIT Auckland's inaugural alumni event, NEXUS 2021 was held at the Ellen Melville Centre in Auckland on Friday 13 August. The event aimed to recognise and connect with EIT alumni, to acknowledge...
The moment Satyam Saha saw EIT’s website from his home in India, he knew that he wanted to study there. Now, in the final year of his Bachelor of Business Studies at EIT, the dream he had...
International Master of Health Science students presented findings from their Applied Research Report course to interested EIT staff and postgraduate students on Tuesday 22 June. The course...
Guests were treated to fascinating and insightful presentations from four distinguished industry experts at a special TechTALK event on Thursday 24 June at EIT’s Auckland campus. TechTALK is...
"I like the structure of the programme because it covers most of the basic skills that a good manager needs. For example, research, corporate governance, financial management and international...
Learning shouldn’t and doesn’t stop the moment you’ve achieved your undergraduate degree. To stay relevant, professionals need to seek out opportunities for development in between the...
"The whole experience of being at EIT has been enriching and I am really grateful. I have made some wonderful and enthusiastic friends. Hopefully, I can travel to New Zealand in the...
“The teachers were highly experienced, knowledgeable and helpful. Any queries I had were answered quickly by email.” Working full-time while studying for a postgraduate qualification...
"It’s really a new experience and learning journey. The online student mentorship programme helps us to make friends and provides support especially during our initial days at EIT. My personal...
Satyam Saha came from Kolkata, India, to New Zealand in February 2019 to study for a Bachelor of Business Studies at EIT. From the get-go, there was no question that the 20-year-old wanted to...
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended life as we know it, putting at risk the health, jobs and incomes of millions of people around the world. It has also brought to light the widening skills gap in...
"I like that there is creative freedom and space to experiment regarding what you want to achieve as a Graphic Designer." What do you like about the programme you are studying at EIT? I like...
"I am sure this programme will help me to get a better career in the future and enable me to work in my field of interest." What do you like about the programme you are studying at EIT? The...
"I have experienced huge progress in my second language which will be highly beneficial for my communication skills." What do you like about the programme you are studying at EIT? I like...
"What I have learnt at EIT will help guide my career path in the future. I believe I have found what I am passionate about" What do you like about the programme you are studying at EIT? The...
"The Master of Applied Management programme gives me the additional business related background to enhance my previous career experience" What do you like about the programme you are studying...
The Faculty of Computer Science / Mathematics at the Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg (OTH) has a long partnership with EIT. As part of the partnership agreement, OTH students...
“The versatility offered by the programme helps you to become a well-rounded person. It creates avenues for expanding the knowledge and skills relevant to the discipline that interests you...
“My passion has always been cooking. This programme has helped me to take that passion to the next level.” What did you like about the programme you studied at EIT? I studied at EIT for 3...
The decision to study abroad wasn’t an easy one for visiting scholar Qi Yan and little did she know of the challenges the year ahead would bring. Having never travelled beyond China and...
Last week, EIT welcomed their first offshore international students since March 2020. The cohort of 16 Filipino students was allowed to enter New Zealand after being granted a “critical...
“I like the in-depth research in wine analysis, practical experience and the fact that the programme is linked to a real wine industry environment.” What do you like about the programme you...
Studying and starting a career in a foreign country can seem like a monumental task for many international students. It can be a long journey for students to obtain their visa, overcome cultural...
“A balance of study and leisure will make you happy. My time here has been like a dream.” Seonghan Lee took a sabbatical from the police force to fulfil his lifelong dream to live in...
Degrees today are designed with industry in mind, and for those interested in turning their passions for winemaking into a career, a degree in Viticulture and Wine Science is the right way to...
Gaining essential knowledge and skills for the workplace are integral to the EIT student experience as demonstrated by Napier business student Rahul Balagopal during his final presentation....
Courageous, irreplaceable and compassionate — these are fitting descriptions for nurses and health workers who are more valued than ever in today’s world. For all the progress in medical...
EIT business students showcased their research skills and smart thinking during end of term 4 presentations this week. Delving into the fascinating topic of intrapreneurship, the students...
After weeks of planning, 39 EIT students and 5 staff travelled intercampus from Auckland to Hawke’s Bay on Thursday 5 November. With an action-packed itinerary, the two-day trip encompassed...
Health Science students at EIT’s Auckland campus had the chance to hear from a leading light in the field of health promotion, during a visit by Vishal Rishi, Director of The Asian Network...
What an incredible night! Our senses were taken on a rollercoaster ride, from the explosive energy of K-pop, Bhangra and Bollywood dance to the soothing sounds of the Chinese Zither (Guzheng). We...
Engaging in New Zealand cultural experiences forms an invaluable part of the international student journey. To support this, students get to experience a traditional Māori welcome at a marae...
After six months of planning, EIT Auckland introduced an international Student Representative initiative in August 2019. Following the successful launch in Auckland, the International Centre are...
Starting a new life in a foreign country is never easy. Immigrants have to leave friends and family behind, adapt to new customs and adjust to the basics of everyday life. The biggest issue...
EIT is excited to announce a new partnership with Zhejiang Yuexiu University of Foreign Languages (ZYU), located in Shao Xing City, Zhejiang Province, South East China. Recently the China...