Wellington Institute of Technology

The Wellington Institute of Technology, also called WelTec, is a tertiary institution teaching around 8000 students every year. It is one of New Zealand's oldest tertiary education institutions and the second oldest in the capital city. The Institute has been coaching students since 1904.

WelTec has been working with Whitireia to offer the best feasible choices for students in the Wellington region and beyond. For over a century, it has been offered high-quality education. The focus today remains on delivering students with quality education, connecting them to industry and community, and kick-starting their future careers.

The Wellington Institute of Technology offers a variety of industry-led qualifications from trades through to degrees and postgraduate programs. The programs offered are among the areas of Business, construction, artistic, manufacturing, health and social care, hospitality, information technology, and tourism are among the areas covered by the programs. Its qualifications are future concentrated, developed in conjunction with industry, and offer... Read more

The Wellington Institute of Technology, also called WelTec, is a tertiary institution teaching around 8000 students every year. It is one of New Zealand's oldest tertiary education institutions and the second oldest in the capital city. The Institute has been coaching students since 1904.

WelTec has been working with Whitireia to offer the best feasible choices for students in the Wellington region and beyond. For over a century, it has been offered high-quality education. The focus today remains on delivering students with quality education, connecting them to industry and community, and kick-starting their future careers.

The Wellington Institute of Technology offers a variety of industry-led qualifications from trades through to degrees and postgraduate programs. The programs offered are among the areas of Business, construction, artistic, manufacturing, health and social care, hospitality, information technology, and tourism are among the areas covered by the programs. Its qualifications are future concentrated, developed in conjunction with industry, and offer students practical skills so they can follow their career goals.

The business, industry, and professional partnerships are of enormous help to the students. It has a dedicated team to help international students. The expert staff can help students select the right program, and provide information and assistance to prepare them to live and study in New Zealand. With 1,416 Asian students, 596 European students, 870 Pacific students, 4946 NZ European/Pakeha students, and 1483 New Zealand Maori students, it accepts students from all over the country. They are trained by a 229-member academic team and a 35-member administrative staff.

The Institute's home campus is in Petone. It's a short distance from Jackson Street bus stops and a 15-minute walk from Petone train station. Parking is accessible on-site as well as in the nearby streets.