Established in 1902 to meet the skills required by New Zealand businesses, UCOL has strong community connections.   

Many international students choose UCOL to gain an internationally recognised qualification and work experience while they study. Recent international graduates rated UCOL highly for its small class sizes and teaching approach, and scored our accommodation and living costs favourably. UCOL is a modern institute of technology and polytechnic with specialty in Applied Engineering and Trades, Health and Sciences, and Humanities and Business

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is a New Zealand tertiary education institute with campuses in Rotorua, Tauranga, and other towns in the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato regions. Toi Ohomai is the third largest of the 16 ITPs (Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics) in New Zealand.

NorthTec (Tai Tokerau Wānanga) is a tertiary education provider in northern New Zealand, with its main campus in Raumanga, Whangarei. NorthTec provides programmes ranging from foundation, certificate, diploma and degree levels. The degrees are nationally monitored and so can lead to postgraduate study at universities and other organisations. NorthTec works closely with local and national industries.

Alpha Educational Institute is a New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) Category 1 accredited and registered private training establishment found in 1998. The institute has been delivering English language programs and Business Management Diploma – Level 7 Programs to students from New Zealand and other countries.

The Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) is a government owned tertiary education institution with three campuses: Hawke’s Bay, Auckland, and Gisborne, New Zealand. EIT serves as the main regional higher education centre for the Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne regions. The Eastern Institute of Technology has a 28-hectare (69-acre) main campus in Taradale, a suburb in Napier. There are now more than 130 programmes offered at masters, postgraduate, degree, diploma or certificate level, across a range of subject areas.

Ara Institute of Canterbury is an institute of technology in Canterbury, New Zealand. Ara specializes in applied tertiary training. Subject choices include business, engineering, architecture, nursing, creative arts, hospitality, computing, science, languages, outdoor education, broadcasting and primary industries. Programmes range from Level 1 to Level 9. The institute works closely with industry to ensure students have relevant skills for employment, and have a wide range of work placement opportunities.

The FREEDOM Institute is the first private higher education institute to be established in New Zealand. We are excellence focussed, creative, innovative, community responsive, learner-centred and dedicated to the provision of quality higher education for all our learners and at all levels. We provide world-class research and practice-based professional higher education and create excellent facilitators, managers and leaders for the world in a range of professional fields such as business, health, higher education and the humanities

Otago Polytechnic is a public New Zealand tertiary education institute, centred in Dunedin with additional campuses in Cromwell and Auckland. Otago Polytechnic provides career-focused education and training, offering a range of New Zealand accredited postgraduate qualifications, degrees, diplomas and certificates at levels 2–10.

Established in 1970, Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) is a largest Category One institute of technology in Auckland, New Zealand. Category One is the highest possible educational rating as evaluated by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). MIT is one of the largest providers of technical, vocational and professional education in New Zealand. Every year over 14,000 students choose to study with MIT at nine campuses within the greater Auckland region.

At Ignite Colleges we offer high quality tertiary education, providing programmes of study that lead to strong employment opportunities. We’ll give you the knowledge, practical skills and guidance you need to kick-start your career with our hands-on, relevant training in Hospitality, Cookery, Early Childhood, Healthcare, Logistics & Transport, Pre Police & Defence Force Training and Security.. Our inspiring tutors come direct from industry. They know what you need to succeed and will make sure you graduate with the right skills and qualifications to get a great job. Choose Ignite and hit the ground running in your chosen industry.'

The Franklin Institute of Agri-Technology (Franklin Agritech) is located south of Auckland on the fringes of major vegetable growing area of New Zealand. This NZQA-registered Private Training Establishment (PTE) is housed on a 24 acres agricultural production site and operates as part and parcel of the Rupex Group of companies. Their broad vision is to provide relevant academic and practical training in the area of horticultural production to fulfil the needs of the horticultural industry.

Unitec Institute of Technology is the largest institute of technology in Auckland, New Zealand. 16,844 students study programmes from certificate to postgraduate degree level (levels 1 to 9) across a range of subjects from architecture to zookeeping. Unitec is a member of the International Association of Universities.

Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) is the largest tertiary education institution in the province of Taranaki, New Zealand. The institute has two campuses around Taranaki; the main campus is situated in New Plymouth, and the other is located in Hawera. WITT is accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. Since 2009, WITT has welcomed their highest number of students in more than a decade

New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) has been providing comprehensive and professional programs that enable students to excel in their chosen field of study for over 35 years. All of NZTC’s early childhood education qualifications are approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), and range from diploma through to masters level. NZTC’s programs are internationally recognised and they are delivered not only across New Zealand but throughout the world with NZTC Global. The college has campuses in Auckland and Christchurch, and an office in Mumbai, India to support NZTC India students.

Auckland Institute of Studies (AIS) is the largest privately owned tertiary institute in Auckland, New Zealand. The institute now has two campuses in Mt Albert: St Helens Campus, located at 28a Linwood Ave and Asquith Campus, located at 120 Asquith Ave. AIS offers bachelor and masters level degree programmes in business, information technology, tourism management, and hospitality management. The institute’s own English Language Centre offers a range of English language courses including English teacher training (CertTESOL).

ICL Business School was established in 2002 by Ewen Mackenzie-Bowie as part of Academic Colleges Group. In 2007, Ewen took over the business school and incorporated it with International College of Linguistics (ICL). Reflecting the Business School’s shift to predominantly level 7, 8 and 9 programmes it was rebranded to ICL Graduate Business School.

ICL Graduate Business School is located at the heart of New Zealand’s biggest and most diverse city, Auckland. We strive to help our students meet their academic goals, and enjoy their time whilst studying and living abroad.

Aspire2International schools include Aspire2 Hospitality & Healthcare, Aspire2 Business & Technology and Aspire2 English.
Aspire2 International showcases the combined strength of our academic, student experience and marketing teams, guided by experienced academic leaders and governed by an expert board. Their dedicated employment service, Aspire2 Work, works closely with our ever-expanding employer network to ensure you have the best possible opportunity to find relevant work.

Yoobee Colleges officially formed in May 2019, an interdisciplinary college with seven campuses located across New Zealand. It is born out of the combined forces of Animation College, Yoobee School of Design, South Seas Film & Television School and AMES – The Institute of IT. The rich educational legacies of these schools form the backbone of Yoobee Colleges and the institute takes Pride in its 30-year history and incredible alumni now walking Planet Earth.