International Students
At NZMA we want to make your time in New Zealand unforgettable. We have a range of courses available to international students, which are all taught by industry-experienced tutors.
Heading abroad to study is a big decision, and you probably have a bunch of questions. View our student support page below for more information. Alternatively, you can contact us if you require more help with enrolling.
View International Student Support
International Enrolment Enquiries
UP Education - International Centre
Email: international@up.education
Why NZMA?
Smaller class sizes
Friendly, welcoming campuses
Caring tutors with real industry experience
Fun classes with lots of support
Industry-based training that gives you real skills
We’ll help get you work-ready too
NZMA, is a category one provider and the largest private tertiary group in New Zealand.
Courses Offered to International Students
Hospitality
Diploma in Hospitality Management
If you are targeting a career in hospitality management or if you already have front-line hospitality service experience, take your career to the next level and progress into management.
Diploma in Hospitality Management
If you have your sights set on hospitality management and want to fast-track your career, this is the ideal course.
Certificate in Hospitality (Restaurant Service)
Make yourself invaluable to employers and get your Liquor Control Certification, learn about menu designs, food and beverage service, food and wine pairing.
Healthcare
Health and Wellbeing - Introduction
Learn how to support some of New Zealand’s most vulnerable people as a healthcare worker in mental health and addiction, community health, nursing or aged care. Gain practical skills and knowledge to apply what you learn in a three week work experience at a healthcare provider.
Aged Care and Complex Needs
Take your Health and Wellbeing studies to the next level. Become a leader in comprehensive care practices and learn how to provide specialised care for patients living with complex needs such as dementia. With flexible study options, you'll have the freedom to learn your way.
Social and Community Health
Prepare for a career as a community healthcare worker where you can make a real difference in people's lives. You can learn online or in a blended learning environment and get hands-on experience with an industry work placement.
Mental Health and Addiction
Make a meaningful impact on people's lives as a healthcare worker in Mental Health and Addiction Support. You can learn online or in a blended learning environment and get hands-on experience with an industry work placement.
Pharmacy
Introduction to Pharmacy Practice
This course will activate your learning journey to become a pharmacy technician. You’ll develop foundation skills in pharmacy retail operations, in a fun and support environment. Plus, you’ll get a guaranteed interview with one of our pharmacy retail partners while you study.
Certificate in Pharmacy Technician
Our Pharmacy Technician course offers practical learning on campus and will teach you all the key skills and pharmaceutical knowledge to start your career. Plus, you’ll get 320 hours of work placement in a pharmacy retail environment while you study.
Education
Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care
This programme is for you if you’re involved in the care and education of children in Early Childhood Education (ECE).
Diploma in Early Childhood Education
This course will enhance your career in the ECE sector through flexible study options, either on campus or through streamed lessons with a tutor. Our goal is to help you develop your academic skills necessary to complete higher level studies in this area.
Trades
Certificate in Carpentry Trade Skills
This programme sets you up to enter the construction industry as an apprentice or entry-level employee. You’ll gain loads of hands-on, practical experience, starting off with small workshop projects and building a prefabricated timber sleepout!
Certificate in Electrical Engineering
Land a job as Electricity Supply Electrical Apprentice or an Industrial Electrical Apprentice or pathway into further study and become a qualified electrician. The course is pre-entry foundation knowledge of electrical engineering and is suitable for those who wish to enter the industry and who do not yet have electrical apprenticeship agreement.
Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Pre-Apprenticeship)
Secure your future in the construction sector by becoming a plumber, gasfitter or drainlayer with our pre- pre-apprenticeship programme.
Certificate in Trade Skills (Paint and Plaster strand)
In just 19 weeks you’ll gain the skills you need to become a painter, plasterer, apprentice or labourer in construction or allied trades.
Construction Management
Our comprehensive new Diploma focuses on Construction Management, launching your career to exciting new heights. This programme equips you with the theoretical knowledge and skills, and professional aptitude required to excel in a management role in the construction industry.
Quantity Surveying
Equip yourself with specialised knowledge and tools in our all-new Diploma, tailored for those ready to advance their career in construction. You will gain a diverse range of skills to use within the industry, and valuable expertise for a career in Quantity Surveying.
Cookery
Certificate in Baking (Generalist)
If you want to become a baker or to train further as a patisserie chef, this course teaches you a full array of baking techniques and gives you real world experience with a five week internship.
Certificate in Cookery
This course really helps to build your cookery skills, whether you’re just starting out or already in the industry. You’ll learn about a wide range of cookery techniques, and gain confidence working in a commercial kitchen.
Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) - Patisserie Strand
Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) – Cookery Strand
If you want to be a professional chef at the top of your field, look no further. Our diploma gives you the advanced cookery skills, knowledge and experience you’ll need to succeed in today’s kitchens. You’ll also have an opportunity to secure an internship where you’ll gain invaluable work experience.
Sports
Diploma in Sport, Recreation & Exercise
This exciting course will teach you all about the inner workings of the body, leadership and management skills, how to analyse performance data and wellness solutions.
Diploma in Human Performance (Multi-Sector)
Get ready for degree-level study with our Level 6 Diploma. You’ll specialise in Human performance and learn all about the inner workings of the human body and how athletes are trained to increase performance.
Virtual Campus Tour
Our purpose-built facilities go far beyond standard classrooms. On our various campuses, you’ll find commercial training kitchens, student-run cafés, gyms, resource rooms, computer labs, gaming studios and barista training areas to help students build their confidence in real-world environments.
Our two dedicated Auckland Trades campuses have large outdoor areas for students to work on projects including a timber sleepout.
NZMA Auckland Central is handily located at 100 Symonds St, with easy access to all major transport links.
NZMA Sylvia Park is right next to Sylvia Park mall. Our campus is close to all major bus routes and a short walk from the train station.
Our campus is equipped with modern learning facilities and our team have created a friendly, supportive environment to help all our students thrive. Our practical, hands-on training is designed to get you work ready and set you up to look for a job you can be proud of. Plus, you’ll get to do work placements to grow your confidence on the job.
Our Trades Campus is located in an easily accessible area, on Great South Road, Mount Wellington, Auckland.
We are located in the Wellington Railway Station, with easy access to trains and all major transport links around Wellington.
Our Porirua Campus is located near the town centre and North City Mall, Wellington. It’s also close to Porirua Station and all main transport routes.
NZMA Christchurch is a modern campus offering a wide range of programmes including Hospitality, Pharmacy, Personal Training and Sport.
Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island, the second largest in the country. Framed by the Pacific Ocean on one side and rugged mountains on the other side, Christchurch feels very different from the North Island.