New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (Level 5): Fees & Entry Requirements at Waikato Institute of Technology, New Zealand

New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (Level 5)

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

Students will gain a broad understanding of information technology's core concepts and skills, including technical support, information systems, integration design, and software development. This programme is the first semester of the diploma and degree if students decide to progress to further study. Please note, students in this programme are encouraged to bring their own device (a laptop). Specifications can be found here.

Which department am I in?

Centre for Information Technology

Study options

Full Time (.5 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$13,300.00 (6,69,384) per year
Accommodation (WINTEC STUDENT VILLAGE ) - 330 Per Week
Start date

February 2027

Venue

Hamilton City Campus

A Block, Gate 3, Tristram Street,

Hamilton,

Waikato,

3240, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (.5 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$13,300.00 (6,69,384) per year
Accommodation (WINTEC STUDENT VILLAGE ) - 330 Per Week
Start date

July 2027

Venue

Hamilton City Campus

A Block, Gate 3, Tristram Street,

Hamilton,

Waikato,

3240, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

Based on your school achievement (secondary school study)

  • 40 credits at NCEA Level 2; including 10 literacy credits at NCEA Level 2 and 10 numeracy credits at NCEA Level 1;
  • Or a recognised equivalent.
  • Based on study completed after school (tertiary study)
  • Completed a relevant course at NZQF Level 3;
  • Or a recognised equivalent.

Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 5.5 in the academic band, with no individual band score lower than 5.0; or

  • TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) score of 46 (with a writing score of 14)
  • TOEFL Paper-based Test (pBT) score of 550 (with an essay score of 5 TWE)
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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