Future Students

Many people have reaped the rewards of a quality education at EIT over the last 40+ years. As we enter a new beginning as EIT | Te Pūkenga we offer an extensive range of programmes. There are now more than 130 programmes offered at postgraduate, degree, diploma, and certificate level with an impressive range of subject areas.

The experience you need ....

When you choose to study at EIT | Te Pūkenga you’ll get the kind of experiences that will help you gain the knowledge and skills to get ahead, whether you want to break into your chosen career or to change direction in your life.  

You’ll experience being part of a vibrant learning community in one of New Zealand’s top tertiary institutes.  You’ll be taught by experienced lecturers who have track records as respected academics and industry professionals.  Gain practical experience so that you’re ready for the working world, and choose from over 130 excellent programmes.

You’ll have the experience of studying at our modern and well-equipped campuses, or at our regional learning centres, and you’ll gain invaluable experience using our facilities and state-of-the-art technology.

... & the support to succeed

At EIT | Te Pūkenga you’ll get the support you need to make sure you get the rewards for your hard work.  If you’re serious about study and your future, EIT | Te Pūkenga is right behind you.

You’ll learn in classes that are the right size, to make sure that you get the involvement and support you need.  You’ll get help and guidance with everything from study planning to applying for a job after you complete your studies.  You’ll be supported by lecturers who are here for you.  You’ll get the benefit of our long-established connections with industry throughout New Zealand.  The participation of visiting industry experts will help you develop relevant work skills and get useful industry contacts which can set you on the path to a great job, while you are studying.

Special Facilities


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With superbly designed buildings creating a supportive environment, EIT | Te Pūkenga can claim one of the most beautiful tertiary campuses in New Zealand.

Providing spaces that are attractive, exciting and special in order to diffuse the levels of stress involved in the learning process, has been an important feature of campus design.

The boldness of shape and colour together with the landscaped, park-like grounds help students perform to their best ability. Leading-edge technology is used in the lecture theatres for the benefit of the students. EIT | Te Pūkenga Anywhere is a campus-wide network allowing students to work with laptops “anywhere” both on and off campus.

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EIT | Te Pūkenga offers you qualifications from certificate and diploma to degree and postgraduate level at highly-equipped campuses in Hawke’s Bay, Tairāwhiti (Gisborne) and Auckland.  Or learn closer to your home at one of our Regional Learning Centres , in Hastings, Maraenui, Ruatoria, Tokomaru Bay, Waipukurau and Wairoa.

How to Enrol

When you have chosen the programme you are interested in studying, secure your place by enrolling.

For an easy step-by-step guide and all the information you need to know, click on the Enrolment Information button.

EIT | Te Pūkenga is delighted to be one of the New Zealand tertiary institutions to offer free tuition for eligible first time tertiary students.

To find out if you qualify and how much study or training you can get fees-free, click on the Government Fees-Free button.

Scholarships

There are a number of local scholarships on offer to study at EIT | Te Pūkenga.

There are many more scholarships offered nationally and information about these is online on a database called “givME”. givME is accessible at EIT | Te Pūkenga or at some public libraries. If you would like to come to EIT | Te Pūkenga to look through the giveME database don’t hesitate to contact Twist Library on twist@eit.ac.nz. For general scholarship information please contact scholarships@eit.ac.nz.

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