WHITIREIA

About us

Location Porirua, New Zealand Funding Type Public
No of Students 6200 Establishment HE Institution / College
Founded In 1986 Estimated Cost of Living 20000 NZD
Address 3 Wi Neera Dr, Elsdon, Porirua 5022, New Zealand

Whitireia is a government-owned and funded tertiary institute of technology, known for its high student success rates and culturally diverse student body.

Established in 1986, on the shores of the Porirua harbor, Whitireia has grown to become the tertiary institution of choice for over 6,200 students (over 3,440 equivalent full-time students), who study at one of our contemporary campuses in Porirua, Wellington, K?piti and Auckland. Over 135 programs of study are offered at certificate, diploma, degree, postgraduate and masters levels. All programs have been developed in conjunction with industry to offer excellent applied qualifications; all approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.

NZQA has given Whitireia a Highly Confident rating for educational performance and for capability in self-assessment, making Whitireia a Category 1 institution.

Since 2012, Whitireia has been working with WelTec to provide the best possible choices for students in the Wellington region and beyond. This partnership is driven by a commitment to put students first, by providing more choice, more opportunities, and improved experiences. 

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