- As one of New Zealand’s leading institutes of technology, we offer an extensive range of programmes from certificate to post-graduate degree level. - We employ staff with industry knowledge, often practicing professionals in their given fields of expertise who foster new thinking, discovery and achievement. - We are proudly part of the mighty Waikato but we educate students from around the country and around the world.
Wintec - Waikato Institute of TechnologyAbout the
The Waikato Institute of Technology, also known as Wintec, is an award-winning government-owned institution based in New Zealand’s Waikato region. With close to 100 years’ experience providing top-quality tertiary education, Wintec programmes meet the needs of local industry with practical, job-focused training. Wintec offers over 130 degrees, diplomas and certificates. It produces some of New Zealand’s finest nurses, social workers, midwives, graphic designers, performing artists, engineers, trades people, early childhood teachers, horticulturists, arborists, sport scientists, and much more.
Our focus is on practical, hands-on training. This means Wintec graduates develop skills within environments simulating where they will work. Practical industry placements make up a large part of many of the programmes.
Wintec has 13,000 full and part-time students. We pride ourselves on our diverse student base. Over ¼ of the Wintec students identify as Māori, and many of our students come from culturally diverse backgrounds from around the globe.
The institution was founded in 1924 as Hamilton Technical College. The name was changed to Waikato Technical Institute in 1968 and to The Waikato Polytechnic in 1987. The name changed again in 2001, to The Waikato Institute of Technology.
Wintec - Waikato Institute of TechnologyAbout the
- Reasonable Tuition Fee and Living Cost
- Enrol with IELTS 6.5 and No need to submit IELTS 7.0 when registering on Nursing Council
- Focus on the practical
- High employment rate
- School offers and allocates the Internship
- Can work for 20 hours per week during the studying and full-time during vacation
- Three Year Post study work visa provided
- Can get Learning Support from Student Learning Service Centre
- Online Leaning support (Moodle, MyLearning)
- Can get Employment advice and support from Student Life Centre
- Can apply for the Transfer of Credit if have a relevant formal degree
This programme is for those who want to become a registered nurse with the knowledge and skills to practise in a variety of healthcare settings.
Graduates will sit a Nursing Council of New Zealand registration exam to become a registered nurse.
The Bachelor of Nursing may lead to employment as a Registered Nurse in private or public hospitals, in the mental health sector, in independent practice, the defence services, as a Nursing Lecturer, a Medical representative, Health Consultant or Administrator, a Community Nurse, or a Speciality Nurse. You could also choose to continue with postgraduate study.
Graduating with a nursing degree from Wintec will open up many career pathways for your future in the health sector. With your caring and compassionate nature, you’ll find yourself dealing with the prevention and treatment of a range of ills and ailments from the very beginning of life right through to the twilight years.
This programme is for those who want to become a registered nurse with the knowledge and skills to practise in a variety of healthcare settings.
Graduates will sit a Nursing Council of New Zealand registration exam to become a registered nurse.
The Bachelor of Nursing may lead to employment as a Registered Nurse in private or public hospitals, in the mental health sector, in independent practice, the defence services, as a Nursing Lecturer, a Medical representative, Health Consultant or Administrator, a Community Nurse, or a Speciality Nurse. You could also choose to continue with postgraduate study.
Graduating with a nursing degree from Wintec will open up many career pathways for your future in the health sector. With your caring and compassionate nature, you’ll find yourself dealing with the prevention and treatment of a range of ills and ailments from the very beginning of life right through to the twilight years.
· Bachelor of Applied Information Technology - Network, Software, Darta Base, Multimedia and Web Development, Cyber Security, etc.
· Bachelor of Nursing
· Bachelor of Midwifery
· Bachelor of Applied Management-Accounting, Supply Chain Logistics, Event Management, Human Recourse Management, Operation and Production Management, Sales and Marketing, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Retail Management, etc.
· Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
· Bachelor of Physiotherapy
· Bachelor of Design-Graphic Design, Digital Graphic Design, Interior Design, etc.
· Bachelor of Communications -Digital Marketing, etc.
· Bachelor of Counselling
· Bachelor of Social Work
· Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
· Bachelor of Applied Information Technology - Network, Software, Darta Base, Multimedia and Web Development, Cyber Security, etc.
· Bachelor of Nursing
· Bachelor of Midwifery
· Bachelor of Applied Management-Accounting, Supply Chain Logistics, Event Management, Human Recourse Management, Operation and Production Management, Sales and Marketing, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Retail Management, etc.
· Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
· Bachelor of Physiotherapy
· Bachelor of Design-Graphic Design, Digital Graphic Design, Interior Design, etc.
· Bachelor of Communications -Digital Marketing, etc.
· Bachelor of Counselling
· Bachelor of Social Work
· Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
Focus of Study : Bachelor of Technology (Biotechnology)
Benefit, Goal of this course :
We train our students to serve in the Health & Medical Industry, Food industry, Environmental Industry and Agricultural Industry as specialists in environmental, agricultural and food testing.
We teach an extensive range of tests, using the latest technology and methods. Wintec teach our students helping industries increase their productivity, ensure safety, minimise environmental impact, meet regulatory requirements, support their communities’ well-being and many others.
Curriculum : Wintec’s Biotechnology programme teaches you the fundamental and applied skills. Moreover, in the final year of their study, students will go internship and get 45 credits (3 subjects equivalent) from the internship. Students learn not only in the classroom, but practical laboratory and workshop sessions and through internship that focus on real industry problems and solutions.
Focus of Study : Bachelor of Technology (Biotechnology)
Benefit, Goal of this course :
We train our students to serve in the Health & Medical Industry, Food industry, Environmental Industry and Agricultural Industry as specialists in environmental, agricultural and food testing.
We teach an extensive range of tests, using the latest technology and methods. Wintec teach our students helping industries increase their productivity, ensure safety, minimise environmental impact, meet regulatory requirements, support their communities’ well-being and many others.
Curriculum : Wintec’s Biotechnology programme teaches you the fundamental and applied skills. Moreover, in the final year of their study, students will go internship and get 45 credits (3 subjects equivalent) from the internship. Students learn not only in the classroom, but practical laboratory and workshop sessions and through internship that focus on real industry problems and solutions.
1. Those who can enter high school with excellent grades, but who studied biology, chemistry, and math in their second and third year of high school
2. Those who have completed two or more years of diploma or more than one year of study in college and studied biology, chemistry and mathematics since the second and third grades of high school
English condition;
IELTS 6.0 (all bands 5.5 or higher) or NZCEL level 4 or higher (toffle / Pearson grades available)
Course Schedule
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Focus of Study : Postgraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science
Benefit, Goal of this course :
This programme is for those who want to extend their knowledge in sport and exercise science, and is designed to build on an undergraduate degree or equivalent industry experience with further specialist knowledge.
Our postgraduate sports programmes focus on applied learning, are strongly industry-focused, and supported by a team of highly-skilled academic staff. Students will get to apply their learning in our purpose-built facilities.
Curriculum :
Students can tailor their study towards their specialty areas or where their interest lies. - Biomechanics
Focus of Study : Postgraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science
Benefit, Goal of this course :
This programme is for those who want to extend their knowledge in sport and exercise science, and is designed to build on an undergraduate degree or equivalent industry experience with further specialist knowledge.
Our postgraduate sports programmes focus on applied learning, are strongly industry-focused, and supported by a team of highly-skilled academic staff. Students will get to apply their learning in our purpose-built facilities.
Curriculum :
Students can tailor their study towards their specialty areas or where their interest lies. - Biomechanics
Foundation will be provided separately for each major, and students will study two compulsory subjects and two subjects for their own major.
Among the many foundation courses, students who wants to study art related major will take the Creative Industries pathway.
The Pathway focuses on fostering the basic knowledge for students who need to study for major in design, communication, art, performance and music. There are four streams where you can enter the College of Arts and choose based on your future research and career path.
Foundation will be provided separately for each major, and students will study two compulsory subjects and two subjects for their own major.
Among the many foundation courses, students who wants to study art related major will take the Creative Industries pathway.
The Pathway focuses on fostering the basic knowledge for students who need to study for major in design, communication, art, performance and music. There are four streams where you can enter the College of Arts and choose based on your future research and career path.
This degree will develop students’ capabilities in creativity, innovation, and design. Students will learn to apply creative problem-solving and design skills in multiple professional domains.
The degree has a pathway in Visual Communication (Graphic Design).
Curriculum : As part of this programme, students will have the opportunity to undertake collaborative real-world projects with students from other disciplines and industry.
This degree will develop students’ capabilities in creativity, innovation, and design. Students will learn to apply creative problem-solving and design skills in multiple professional domains.
The degree has a pathway in Visual Communication (Graphic Design).
Curriculum : As part of this programme, students will have the opportunity to undertake collaborative real-world projects with students from other disciplines and industry.
General Academic Admission: High School Diploma with B grade pass in all subjects; Or a Korean University Entrance Examination (College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)) score of at least 250 (including English and Mathematics); Or One year successful undergraduate level study at a recognised tertiary institution of university standing; Or completed Associate Degree from a recognised tertiary institution; Or Completed the Foundation course at Wintec
All applicants must submit the Portfolio
English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.0 with no individual band score lower than 5.5 or NZCEL Level 4 or equivalent.
Course Schedule
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This degree has been designed for students to develop skills to thrive in the media and communications industry. The programme focuses on media communication and marketing craft, along with critical thinking, creative media, content production, and professional practice. Students will have the opportunity to undertake collaborative real-world projects with students from other disciplines, and with industry.
Curriculum :
The degree has pathways in Creative Media and Digital Marketing. A hybrid Screen Arts and Production pathway is also available.
This degree has been designed for students to develop skills to thrive in the media and communications industry. The programme focuses on media communication and marketing craft, along with critical thinking, creative media, content production, and professional practice. Students will have the opportunity to undertake collaborative real-world projects with students from other disciplines, and with industry.
Curriculum :
The degree has pathways in Creative Media and Digital Marketing. A hybrid Screen Arts and Production pathway is also available.
General Academic Admission: High School Diploma with B grade pass in all subjects; Or a Korean University Entrance Examination (College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)) score of at least 250 (including English and Mathematics); Or One year successful undergraduate level study at a recognised tertiary institution of university standing; Or completed Associate Degree from a recognised tertiary institution; Or Completed the Foundation course at Wintec
All applicants must submit the Portfolio
English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.0 with no individual band score lower than 5.5 or NZCEL Level 4 or equivalent.
Course Schedule
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Focus of Study : Bachelor of Contemporary Art-Fine Art Programmes
Benefit, Goal of this course :
This degree is for those who want to engage in fields of art including painting, photography, screen-based media, installation, street art, sculpture, curation or illustration. Students will study in a community where individual vision and personality are valued as a relevant contribution to our society.
Students will develop and gain a deep understanding of creativity in art and use this to respond to situations that demand combinations of ideas, technologies and techniques that result in new forms of knowledge and making. Such knowledge is powerful in the careers that will sustain and transform our world.
Curriculum : With 24-hour access to studios and workshops, students will have the opportunity to develop their own personal art practice, as well as undertake real-world projects both with students from other disciplines, and with industry.
Focus of Study : Bachelor of Contemporary Art-Fine Art Programmes
Benefit, Goal of this course :
This degree is for those who want to engage in fields of art including painting, photography, screen-based media, installation, street art, sculpture, curation or illustration. Students will study in a community where individual vision and personality are valued as a relevant contribution to our society.
Students will develop and gain a deep understanding of creativity in art and use this to respond to situations that demand combinations of ideas, technologies and techniques that result in new forms of knowledge and making. Such knowledge is powerful in the careers that will sustain and transform our world.
Curriculum : With 24-hour access to studios and workshops, students will have the opportunity to develop their own personal art practice, as well as undertake real-world projects both with students from other disciplines, and with industry.
General Academic Admission: High School Diploma with B grade pass in all subjects; Or a Korean University Entrance Examination (College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)) score of at least 250 (including English and Mathematics); Or One year successful undergraduate level study at a recognised tertiary institution of university standing; Or completed Associate Degree from a recognised tertiary institution; Or Completed the Foundation course at Wintec
All applicants must submit the Portfolio
English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.0 with no individual band score lower than 5.5 or NZCEL Level 4 or equivalent.
Course Schedule
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Focus of Study : Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts
Benefit, Goal of this course :
This degree is for those who want to find their own musical voice and actively engage and learn in a flexible and authentic environment.
Academic staff in this programme are all active practitioners within their fields, including staff who are composers, arrangers, musical theatre directors, actors, musical directors for theatre, studio producers, songwriters, sonic artists, and classical, jazz and popular performers.
Curriculum : Students will have 24-hour access to recording studios and practice/rehearsal spaces, including fully equipped production edit suites. Students will have the opportunity to undertake collaborative real-world projects with students from other disciplines, and with industry. The degree has pathways in Performance, Audio Production, Composition and Theatre.
Focus of Study : Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts
Benefit, Goal of this course :
This degree is for those who want to find their own musical voice and actively engage and learn in a flexible and authentic environment.
Academic staff in this programme are all active practitioners within their fields, including staff who are composers, arrangers, musical theatre directors, actors, musical directors for theatre, studio producers, songwriters, sonic artists, and classical, jazz and popular performers.
Curriculum : Students will have 24-hour access to recording studios and practice/rehearsal spaces, including fully equipped production edit suites. Students will have the opportunity to undertake collaborative real-world projects with students from other disciplines, and with industry. The degree has pathways in Performance, Audio Production, Composition and Theatre.
General Academic Admission: High School Diploma with B grade pass in all subjects; Or a Korean University Entrance Examination (College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)) score of at least 250 (including English and Mathematics); Or One year successful undergraduate level study at a recognised tertiary institution of university standing; Or completed Associate Degree from a recognised tertiary institution; Or Completed the Foundation course at Wintec
All applicants must submit the Portfolio
English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.0 with no individual band score lower than 5.5 or NZCEL Level 4 or equivalent.
Course Schedule
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* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Location
Accommodation
There are three options that Wintec can offer to its student : Student village, Wintec apartments and Homestay.
Student Village
Only a five minute walk from the Wintec City Campus and downtown Hamilton, the Wintec Student Village offers a relaxed atmosphere, a pastoral care environment and a range of social and cultural activities through the year.
Bedrooms include a bed, study desk, cupboards and a wardrobe, with access to a phone, internet, kitchenette (excluding oven), separate toilet and shower. There is a shared full kitchen, TV lounge, games room and laundry.
Three main meals are provided on weekdays and two main meals on the weekend.
Wintec Apartments
Wintec Apartments offer a modern, self-catered style of accommodation situated in a three-level apartment complex building located on the Wintec City Campus. Wintec Apartments include four apartments per level, each containing 5 or 6 rooms, separate shower and toilet facilities, plus full kitchen and dining facilities.
Each level of the building offers a large common room/ study area, with shared laundry facilities and storage for bicycles and other large items available on the lower ground floor.
Services include telephone for local calls and full access to Wintec’s high speed wireless internet available free to students staying in the apartments. Security features include - swipe card access into your own apartment and into your individual room, sitewide CCTV and Wintec security patrols.
Homestay
Homestay is where you stay with New Zealand families, in their homes. Our Homestay hosts are carefully selected for their kind and caring nature.
You will get to improve your English by talking to them; you will also be able to enjoy family activities, celebrations, religious practices, and sporting events.
When living in a homestay, the host will provide you with:
- A clean, comfortable home with a happy and relaxed atmosphere
- A furnished bedroom with a bed and comfortable mattress. A wardrobe or chest of drawers for clothing storage
- A desk or small table with a chair and lamp for study
- A heater (if required in winter)
- Access to Wi-Fi
- Access to kitchen facilities, laundry & ironing
- Three meals a day, 7 days a week (includes lunch for school) and access to snack
Surrounding Area
Our City Campus is located in the heart of Hamilton’s CBD. There’s onsite accommodation and snack spots throughout the Hub, with eateries, shops, the Waikato River, Hamilton’s Lake Rotoroa and public transport just a short walk away.
Activity
There are several events that Wintec offer for students which are Maori Cultural Workshop, Tinopai Tours- Coromandel trip, Tinopai Tours - Hobbiton and Mount Maunaganui etc.
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