Overview

At Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) our purpose is to get people into great jobs. We have been changing lives in South Auckland since 1970, and we are one of the largest providers of technical, vocational and professional education in New Zealand.

Every year approximately 15,000 students, including 1,000 international students, choose to study with us. We deliver academic qualifications from certificate to degree level and our students graduate with the real world practical experience they need.

MIT has seven campuses, located in Ōtara, Manukau, Māngere, Otahuhu, Warkworth and Auckland's CBD, as well as community learning centres within the greater Auckland region.

MIT recognises that we have a special obligation to serve the people, communities and employers of South Auckland. Achieving significantly improved tertiary education outcomes in this region is critical to the future economic and social prosperity of New Zealand.

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Quick facts
In 2017:

14,545 students enrolled at MIT
37% Pasifika, 18% Māori
49% are under 25 years old
77% of our 2016 graduates are now in employment or further study
We offered 238 programmes of study and 1,707 courses.
Our mission
To deliver vocational, technical and professional tertiary education, research and technology — giving graduates, employers and communities the knowledge and skills to achieve their potential, and further grow the Auckland economy.

Our values
Our values highlight what's important and how we do things at MIT. They span the beliefs, principals and attitudes that make up the spirit of our organisation.

We are real. We admire people who are genuine and honest; down-to-earth people who reflect the way we like to teach, with practical, hands-on learning that leads to real skills for real jobs in the real world. We are genuine, honest and down-to-earth.
Manaakitanga. We genuinely care for others, so we make people feel welcome through kindness, understanding and respect. We make them feel appreciated by acknowledging their contributions – all of which creates an environment where achievement can be nurtured. We care for others to nurture achievement.
We are connected. We build valuable partnerships with industries, businesses and individuals, where knowledge is shared and created without silos, fences or egos. When others talk, we really listen. We're open and approachable. Because we want our networks to be strong and our relationships to be genuine and long-lasting. We are well connected, open and approachable.
We are excellent. To help people become the best they can be, we aim higher in everything we do. So we push boundaries and exceed expectations. It's the way we achieve great results and the reason we get to celebrate success. We get great results and celebrate success.

Why choose Manukau Institute of Technology?
A leader in technical and vocational education, MIT delivers a range of academic qualifications from certificate to degree level to 1,900 international students each year.
Manukau Institute of Technology is a leader in technical and vocational education, delivering a range of academic qualifications from certificate to degree level. Each year 20,000 students, including 1,900 international students, choose to study with us.

MIT has been awarded the highest possible rating, Category One, by the New Zealand Qualification Authority in the latest review (2016)
Government tertiary institution
Balance of theory and applied learning
Graduates are work-ready
Modern specialised facilities
Flexible qualifications and career paths
The Institute is located in Manukau City in Auckland, the gateway to New Zealand. Continuing growth in both population and economy brings job opportunities for students and graduates alike.

Discover Manukau and Auckland
Auckland is regularly ranked one of the world’s most liveable cities. Its beautiful beaches, bush-clad ranges and busy urban centres make it a world-class city.

With just under 1.5 million people, Auckland is the powerhouse of New Zealand’s economy with progressive business sectors, high-tech industry and a competitive, skilled workforce. It is also New Zealand’s most multicultural city with 66% European/Pakeha, 19% Asian and 25% Maori and Pacific Island people.

Auckland enjoys a temperate climate. Summers are dry and warm with daytime temperatures averaging 19–25ºC, while winter temperatures are a little cooler, averaging between 12–18ºC.

Within Auckland, Manukau’s unique spirit is created from a vibrant mix of urban, rural, industrial and coastal influences. Much of the region is still green farmland, but at the same time it’s a thriving industrial and commercial hub. Its urban areas reflect an active multicultural community, including the world’s largest Polynesian population, where you can see the latest art, theatre and music. Just up the road is New Zealand’s largest shopping centre at Sylvia Park.

For those who love the outdoors, Manukau has a 320-kilometre coastline, an array of stunning regional parks nearby and the Auckland Botanic Gardens. Dotted throughout the region are playgrounds, marine facilities, sports fields and a vineyard or two.