Computer Science and Information Technology courses in New Zealand
Since the information technology revolution in the 90’s computers have become a core aspect of human life. In today’s world almost everything is computer dependent. Every company and industry uses computers to perform certain critical functions for them, as such, professionals with expertise and experience with computers, software and networking are highly sought after in the job market.
Students who pursue courses under the computer science and information technology banner will gain a broad understanding about how computers and networks actually integrate and function in conjunction, opening the gateway for specialization in various detailed technical fields such as cloud computing, game design, database management, web design and much more.
Great Nation NZ has put together an inclusive list of computer science and information technology courses offered in New Zealand. We have divided them according to institutes offering the course, and the level of the course for your convenience.
Ara Institute of Canterbury
| Programme | Start Date | Length | Level | Campus | Fees (yr) | IELTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Diploma in Information Systems and Strategies | Feb, Jul | 1 year | 7 | Christchurch | Rs.977,970 | 6.0 |
| Graduate Diploma in Networking | Feb, Jul | 1 year | 7 | Christchurch | Rs.977,970 | 6.0 |
| Graduate Diploma in Software Engineering | Feb, Jul | 1 year | 7 | Christchurch | Rs.977,970 | 6.0 |
| Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology | Feb, Jul | 3 years | 7 | Christchurch | Rs.944,475 | 6.0 |
Eastern Institute of Technology
| Programme | Start Date | Length | Level | Campus | Fees(yr) | IELTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Computing Systems | 19 Feb, 23 Jul | 3 years | 7 | Napier, Gisborne | Rs.982,579 | 6.0 |
| Graduate Diploma in Information Technology | Napier: 19 Feb, 23 Jul Auckland: 26 Mar, 20 Aug | 1 year | 7 | Napier, Auckland | Rs.963,500 | 6.0 |
Manukau Institute of Technology
| Programme | Start Date | Length | Level | Campus | Fees (yr) | IELTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Diploma in Networking | Feb, May, Jul, Oct | 1 year | 7 | MIT Manukau | Rs.1,018,872 | 6.0 |
| Graduate Diploma in Software and Web Development | Feb, May, Jul, Oct | 1 year | 7 | MIT Manukau | Rs.1,018,872 | 6.0 |
| Graduate Diploma in Data Analytics | Feb, May, Jul, Oct | 1 year | 7 | MIT Manukau | Rs.1,018,872 | 6.0 |
| Bachelor of Digital Technologies | Feb, May, Jul, Oct | 3 years | 7 | MIT Manukau | Rs.1,018,872 | 6.0 |
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
| Programme | Start Date | Length | Level | Campus | Fees (yr) | IELTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Diploma in Information Technology | 23 Jul, 3 Dec | 1 year | 7 | Nelson | Rs.853,133 | 6.0 |
| Bachelor of Information Technology | 23 Jul, 3 Dec | 3 years | 7 | Nelson | Rs.853,133 | 6.0 |
NorthTec
| Programme | Start Date | Length | Level | Campus | Fees (yr) | IELTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Diploma in Information Technology | Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Aug, Oct | 8 months | 7 | Auckland | Rs.843,245 | 6.0 |
Toi-Ohomai Institute of Technology
| Programme | Start Date | Length | Level | Campus | Fees (yr) | IELTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Diploma of Applied Information Technology | Jul | 1 year | 7 | Rotorua | Rs.933,484 | 6.0 |
| Graduate Diploma of Cyber Security | Jul | 1 year | 7 | Rotorua | Rs.933,484 | 6.0 |
| Graduate Diploma of Networking and Technical Support | Jul | 1 year | 7 | Rotorua | Rs.933,484 | 6.0 |
| Graduate Diploma of Software Development | Jul | 1 year | 7 | Rotorua | Rs.933,484 | 6.0 |
| Graduate Diploma of Web Design and Development | Jul | 1 year | 7 | Rotorua | Rs.933,484 | 6.0 |
| Bachelor of Applied Information Technology | Jul | 3 years | 7 | Rotorua | Rs.933,484 | 6.0 |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc), majoring in Applied Computing | TBA | 3 years | 7 | TBA | TBA | 6.0 |
Unitec
| Programme | Start Date | Length | Level | Campus | Fees (yr) | IELTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Computing Systems | Feb, Jul | 3 years | 7 | Auckland | Rs.1,005,699 | 6.0 |
| Graduate Diploma in Computing | Feb, Jul | 1 year | 7 | Auckland | Rs.945,846 | 6.0 |
Universal College of Learning
| Programme | Start Date | Length | Level | Campus | Fees(yr) | IELTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Applied) | 25 Feb | 3 years | 7 | Palmerston North | Rs.996,660 | 6.0 |
| Graduate Diploma in Information & Communications Technology (Computer Networks) | 25 Feb, 22 Jul | 1 year | 7 | Palmerston North | Rs.915,829 | 6.0 |
| Graduate Diploma in Information & Communications Technology (Software Development) | 25 Feb, 22 Jul | 1 year | 7 | Palmerston North | Rs.915,829 | 6.0 |
Waikato Institute of Technology
| Programme | Start Date | Length | Level | Campus | Fees(yr) | IELTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Applied Information Technology | Feb, Jul | 3 years | 7 | Hamilton City | Rs.1,012,564 | 6.0 |
| Graduate Diploma in Information Technology | Feb, Jul | 1 year | 7 | Hamilton City | Rs.1,012,564 | 6.0 |
Wellington Institute of Technology & Whitireia
| Programme | Start Date | Length | Level | Campus | Fees (yr) | IELTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Information Technology | WelTec; Jul, Nov Whitireia: Feb | 3 years | 7 | WelTec: Petone Whitireia: Auckland | Rs.898,333 | 6.0 |
| Graduate Diploma in Information Technology | WelTec; Jul Whitireia: Feb, May, Jul, Sep | 1 year | 7 | WelTec: Petone Whitireia: Porirua, Auckland | Rs.863,529 | 6.0 |
| Graduate Diploma in Information Assurance and Security | Jul | 1 year | 7 | WelTec: Petone | Rs.863,529 | 6.0 |