Adventure Tourism
The Nelson-Marlborough region is the best place in the world to learn adventure tourism.
Our study areas
NMIT offers more than 100 programmes at certificate, diploma or degree level across a broad range of study areas.
Based in Te Tauihu, abundant in natural resources, we specialise in studies to support the region. This gives our ākonga (students) access to high-quality facilities and equipment and connects them to industry leaders and employers, offering practical study and direct employment opportunities.
With study designed to fit around life, you can study on campus, online or on the job, see more about flexible learning here.
Study areas
Apiculture
Get a buzz out of learning in a sweet industry with diverse products in demand worldwide.
Applied Business
Accounting, management, marketing and logistics courses relevant in the real world.
Aquaculture and Marine Conservation
Nelson is in the heart of Aotearoa's aquaculture hub of research, innovation and production.
Arts and Design
Artists and designers have a unique way of looking at the world.
Aviation Engineering
We offer training that provides you with a gateway into an exciting and rewarding career in aircraft maintenance.
Automotive Trades
Automotive engineering is more than just fixing cars.
Beauty Therapy
A pathway to your career in the health and beauty industry.
Civil Engineering
Civil engineering plays a key part in the creation and protection of our structural environment.
Community Living Skills
NMIT's Vocational Studies programmes are designed to support students who want to gain new employment skills.
Computing and Information Technology
Study networking, information systems, software and web development or IT service and support.
Computer Generated Imagery
Kick start your career in Animation and Computer Generated Imagery at NMIT.
Conservation
Protect our environment with our conservation training.
Construction
Get your building career off to a great start with a qualification that prepares you for the workforce.
Cookery
The future is looking fresh for future chefs in the Hospitality industry.
Creative and Digital
Interested in fine arts, animation, computer-generated imagery, computing and IT, interior design or music? We have a comprehensive range of study options available.
Education and Teaching
If you teach in tertiary education or are involved in adult education facilitation and want to improve your skills, you can study in Nelson.
Engineering and Trades
Gain useful skills and apply your talent for making and fixing things to build a career.
English Language
Improve your English for daily life, work or study.
Fitness
Our fitness programmes are designed to help you develop the skills you need for a career in the health, sport and fitness industries.
Foundation Pathways
Get the foundation skills you need to start your journey to a satisfying career.
Hairdressing
With an on-campus hair salon, you can directly apply your learning on a daily basis to become a cut above the rest.
Hairdressing and Beauty
Gain hands-on experience, industry skills, and real-world knowledge to succeed in hairdressing or beauty therapy—locally and beyond.
Horticulture
A stepping stone to employment in horticulture, parks and recreation, plant nurseries and flower, fruit or vegetable growing enterprises.
Hospitality and Tourism
The New Zealand Hospitality and Tourism industry is evolving in exciting new ways.
Mandarin
Discover the rich culture, exciting connections and opportunities that come with learning Mandarin.
Maritime
The International Maritime Institute of New Zealand (IMINZ) is a leading provider of training for the fishing, maritime transport and maritime tourism industries.
Mātauranga Māori
Whether you are a beginner or are already on your te reo and tikanga Māori journey, we can help you connect, grow your reo, and build confidence in te ao Māori.
Mechanical Trades
Jump start your career in mechanical engineering.
Music
Do you want the skills to take your music out of the garage, into the studio and on to the stage?
Nursing
Nursing is hugely rewarding and can lead to many different opportunities worldwide.
Primary Industries
Te Tauihu is the sun-drenched home of essential primary industries like aquaculture, apiculture, conservation, horticulture, viticulture, and winemaking.
Social Sciences
Training for those who wish to work as counsellors, social workers or careers advisers.
Supported Training Programme
Our range of courses are designed to support students to reach their full potential.
Viticulture and Winemaking
World class wines, location and training.
