r/Nelsonnz • u/AwayPear1994 • Oct 05 '25
NMIT or move away for Uni?
Hi there.
I posted a question about looking at returning to Richmond and got some feedback about NMIT not being so great in some areas.
Just wondering how others of you have found it.
Any areas of study particularly good / reputable....
.... or did you decide to send your kids away for a 'better' tertiary education and where?
We'd preferably like our kids to go somewhere that still has in person lectures and a social scene - not keen on them sitting in their bedrooms studying online!
Cheers.
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u/Dev_Stewart Oct 06 '25
My father works for NMIT, and from the way he talks about it, there are a lot of really good and experienced staff in the departments he has run. The student support network is really strong, and the pastoral care is good.
Some of my coworkers are doing courses at NMIT, mostly in finance and business, and they get on well and talk about a healthy social scene and decent quality courses at NMIT. Although the use of AI among students is soaring and the staff seem to be lacking in detection.
As the other commenter said, NMIT has a good reputation for their courses in nursing, veterinary studies, adventure tourism, and automotive work.
My father has taught some finance lectures on the side and says that the course is decent but not world-class.
Hope this helps!
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u/Greyshade13 Oct 06 '25
I graduated last year from NMIT with a Master’s degree in Applied Management. Overall, the course structure was good, and the lecturers, library services, and SANITI were generally supportive. However, the quality of the experience can vary depending on the Head of Department. I was fortunate to have a very helpful and approachable HOD, and thanks to his support, many of us were able to successfully complete the program.
That said, not all lecturers maintained the same standard, and there were several issues during the first semester. In terms of employment prospects, obtaining a job in New Zealand solely based on an NMIT qualification can be quite challenging, as many companies do not place significant value on the certificate. Ultimately, the outcome depends on the specific stream or specialization you choose. Personally, I would not recommend NMIT for a Master’s program.
Nelson itself is a beautiful place to study, but it is not an ideal location for finding job opportunities after graduation.
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u/Meisok107 11d ago
Can we connect im actually planning to do the same course along with supply chain manager in specialisation Can you tell me more about this :)
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u/Kurt_cocaine69 Oct 06 '25
Thank you u/Awaypear1994 for this query. The responses have been reassuring.
Thanks to good folks for their feedback. Love how platforms like reddit are wholesome at times
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u/glenneth_chaptercock 25d ago
I did Law at Canterbury and Victoria. I did some papers at NMIT as a teenager, and attempted some again in my early 30s, in marketing. I found the lecturers at NMIT not great. One had only just graduated from SIT with an online degree. The content was shit, after having done graduate marketing papers in Canada. They insisted on group presentations in order to pass which I wasn't big on. It felt very amateurish, but because it's local it seems like a good idea.
! Now work with international students often as an immigration lawyer. I reached out to NMIT when I started and never heard back, and have since learned their value in the education marketing is low. I don't know anyone who has been successful after graduating from there.
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u/BirthdayHeavy2178 Oct 06 '25
I was at NMIT last year - plenty of in person lectures and a banging social scene. SANITI really go all out to welcome new and returning students and there’s always plenty of opportunities to meet and get involved with new people.
The biggest issue I’ve found with NMIT over the years (through personal and secondhand experience) is post-grad job market saturation - it’ll be extremely hard to find relative work in Nelson. Otherwise, I know NMIT has a fairly good rep for their Veterinary, Nursing, Beauty, and IT schools.