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If you are interested in the planning, design and construction of all forms of infrastructure and have a passion for building strong relationships with clients and contractors then Civil Engineering is for you.

Civil Engineering plays a key part in the creation and protection of our structural environment.

NMIT's class sizes means you can easily talk with tutors and the programme is hands on.

Tutors also work with local industry to provide real world experiences as part of the programme.

You will qualify as an engineering technician. The industry demand for graduates from this programme is high.

A Civil Engineering qualification will provide the knowledge and skills necessary to plan, design and manage the construction of various infrastructure including residential, commercial and industrial buildings; roads, rail, dams and bridges. You will also acquire the technical knowledge and skills to draft plans, survey sites and compile engineering reports.

Campus Information

The Nelson campus

Our Nelson campus is based on a single city block and is an open and easy to navigate environment.The Nelson campus location means quick and easy access to the cafés, bars and shopping in Nelson city. You’re never far from anywhere

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

More information Required

10 Days

Possible Interview Call from Institution

10 Days

Provisional/ Unconditional Offer

20 Days

Visa Process

30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Graduates from NMIT's programme have a very high employment rate in the industry.

You can gain employment as an engineering technician including roles working on roads, buildings and utilities.

PSW Opportunity

During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Equivalent qualifications for International students
If your qualifications are different to those we have in New Zealand the information below may help you understand the equivalent pass rates for your country. Some programmes may also have requirements in a particular subject area and English language ability so it is best to also check this in conjunction with the specific entry requirements on each programme page.

Canada

Grade 11 Secondary School Diploma (general level).
High School Graduation Diploma or Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma.

China

Senior High School Graduation Certificate.
SeniorHigh School Graduation Certificate with B average.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Certificate of Education or Diploma of Secondary Education.
Hong Kong Advanced Level Certificate / Diploma of Secondary Education or successful completion of one year of tertiary study at a recognised institution.

India

Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12.
Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12.

Indonesia

Surat TandaTamatBelajar -SekolahMenengahUmum Tingkat Atas (STTB - SMA)
Completion of SekolahMenengahAtas (SMA) with a minimum score of 8

Japan

Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (KotogakkoSotsugyoShomeisho).
Completion of a High School Diploma with a B average.

Korea

High School Diploma
Junior College Diploma or completion of High School Leaving Certificate.

Malaysia

SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia - Malaysia Certificate of Education).
Three passes in STPM exam at C or better; or A maximum score of 18 points over 6 academic subjects in the UEC; or Three Advanced Level passes at grade C or better; or Successful completion of an Australian Matriculation programme with an ATAR of at least 75; or Successful completion of a Canadian Matriculation programme with an average of 65% across six subjects in Grade 12

Nepal

Proficiency Certificate / Intermediate Examination/ Higher Secondary Certificate.
Successful completion of one year’s tertiary study at a recognised institution

Philippines

High School Diploma (Grade 12) Arts and Design/Sports Track
High School Diploma (Grade 12) Academic Track

South Africa

Senior Certificate.
Successful completion of one year's tertiary study at a recognised institution.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (‘O’ Level or AS Level).
Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (A Level).

Taiwan

Senior High School Leaving Certificate.
Junior College Diploma or successful completion of one year’s tertiary study at a recognised institution.

Thailand

Certificate of Secondary Education / Maw 6.
Certificate of Secondary Education / Maw 6.

United Kingdom

General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE).
Advanced Level (A Level).

USA

High School Graduation Diploma
High School Graduation Diploma with SAT or successful completion of one year of tertiary study at a recognised institution

Vietnam

Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma
Successful completion of one year’s tertiary study at a recognised institution.

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Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)

Nelson , South Island ,New Zealand

New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil Engineering)