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How to Apply

Make your decision and apply 
Apply online or download a printable application form, complete it and send it by post to Information and Enrolments Centre, NMIT, 322 Hardy Street, Private Bag 19, Nelson 7042, New Zealand. Alternatively, you can fax it to us at +64 3 546 3325, or scan and email it to international@nmit.ac.nz.

Remember to include a copy of your passport, certified copies of your academic records, proof of English proficiency, details of any work experience and any additional information required for specific programme entry.

Complete the accommodation requirements of the application form if you need assistance with your accommodation arrangements. A NZ$250 non-refundable accommodation placement charge applies.

Recognition of academic credit. If you already have a professional qualification and previous work experience or other tertiary qualifications and would like to be granted credit exemptions to complete your study in shorter time, please enquire about this service at international@nmit.ac.nz when you apply.

NMIT will inform you of our decision
If NMIT accepts your application, we will send you the following acceptance documents:
  • Offer of Place
  • Confirmation of Acceptance Form
  • Notification of Student Fees
  • International Student Fees, Charges and Refund Policy
  • International Student Guide
  • Information on compulsory travel and medical insurance 

Accept your offer
Formally accept our offer by returning a signed Confirmation of Acceptance Form and pay the fees outlined in the Notification of Student Fees. Payment may be made by bank draft, cheque, telegraphic transfer or credit card. (Scroll down the page for further details.)

NMIT will confirm your enrolment
After we receive your payment we will then send you:
  • Receipt documents
  • Confirmed Offer of Place
You will need to supply these to New Zealand Immigration if you are applying for a student visa. 

Apply for a visa
You should now be ready to apply for your student visa, using the forms available from your local New Zealand Embassy, High Commission, your agent or the New Zealand Immigration Service. Be sure to allow enough time to complete this procedure which can take up to three months. 

Book your travel
Allow also enough time to organise your travel to New Zealand and please inform us about your travel arrangements. We look forward to welcoming you to NMIT and our sunny region! 

Payment Options

Payment can be made by:

Telegraphic Transfer

Telegraphic transfer or bank draft to the following account:

Bank of New Zealand
266 Trafalgar Street
Nelson 7010
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Education
New Zealand
Account: 02 0704 0190770 003
Swift Code: BKNZNZ22
Attention: International Enrolments
Reference: Your name

Please add on NZ$20 for New Zealand bank charges.

Cheque / Bank Draft

Payment must be in New Zealand dollars, made out to:
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
Post to:
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
Private Bag 19
Nelson 7042
New Zealand
Attention: International Enrolments

Please use your name as a reference. There are no New Zealand bank charges when paying by bank draft.

Credit Card

We accept Visa, Mastercard or Bankcard. Please email us a signed photocopy of the front and back sides of your credit card. Please make sure the following details are visible:

Card type
Number
Name
Expiry date

Email to international@nmit.ac.nz, attention International Administrator.

NOTE: A surcharge of 1.9% will apply to all credit card transactions.