Wellington Institute of Technology (WelTec)

New Zealand

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Wellington Institute of Technology (WelTec) was founded in 1904 as the Petone Technical School and received its current name in 2001. It is one of New Zealand's oldest tertiary education institutions, yet it has changed over time to embrace current approaches while remaining focused on teaching actual skills. It now provides a variety of industry-led qualifications ranging from trades to degrees and postgraduate studies. Business, construction, creative, engineering, health and social services, hospitality, information technology, and tourism are among the disciplines covered by the curriculum.

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Cost of attendance

The university's average tuition expenses range from NZD 17500 to NZD 20000.

Accommodation

Wellington Institute of Technology does not have any on-campus housing facilities. As a result, you'd have to hunt for off-campus housing. It provides a variety of industry-led qualifications ranging from trades to degrees and postgraduate studies. The typical monthly rent for off-campus living is between 800 and 1000 NZD.

Acceptance rate

Every year, the Institute trains over 8000 students, including approximately 1000 international students, and offers over 130 programmes. The university's admittance rate - NIL.

Campus

WelTec has campuses in Wellington, Porirua, and Petone. The institute's main campus is in Petone and offers all of the amenities that students require. A well-stocked library, the Dynamics Gym, the Centrestage beauty salon, a sports field, and a café are all available. Students can also take advantage of the free bus service that runs between Petone and Porirua and Wellington. The site is separated into many blocks, one of which houses a childcare centre. They also have an ability support team that works with students who have learning impairments.

Accredition

WelTec certificates, diplomas, degrees and graduate diplomas are NZQA-accredited.

Jobs and Placement

It provides a variety of industry-led qualifications ranging from trades to degrees and postgraduate studies. Masters in Finance is the highest paying degree in New Zealand, with alumni earning an average income of $103,000.

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