Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology: Courses, Fees and Intakes
TL;DR: Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is a public polytechnic in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, with its main campuses in Tauranga and Rotorua. International students can take English courses, diplomas, bachelor's degrees and postgraduate study. Indicative international tuition runs from NZD 24,120 for the one-year Level 5 business diploma to NZD 50,160 for the longer Master of Management route. Most courses start in February or July.
This guide covers the campuses, courses, fees, English scores and intakes at Toi Ohomai. Check your eligibility with Prosper once you have a course in mind.
What is Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology?
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is a regional institute of technology and polytechnic (ITP) serving the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato. It was part of Te Pūkenga, the national vocational network. On 20 January 2026 Toi Ohomai announced its return to independence as an autonomous ITP with its own council, after the Ministry of Education moved to re-establish regional polytechnics.
Each award has a level on the national framework, explained in our guide to New Zealand qualification levels. Also run the checks in how to check a New Zealand education provider.
Toi Ohomai campuses in Tauranga and Rotorua
Toi Ohomai lists six campuses: Windermere in Tauranga, Mokoia and Waipā in Rotorua, and campuses in Taupō, Tokoroa and Whakatāne. The courses in this guide run at Toi Ohomai Tauranga (Windermere), home to engineering and the English courses, and Toi Ohomai Rotorua (Mokoia), home to nursing and the Master of Management. Business and IT run at both.
Toi Ohomai courses for international students
Details below come from each official course page, checked on 28/10/2026.
| Course | Level | Typical length | IELTS Academic | Next intakes | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ Certificate in English Language (Academic) | 4 | 1 semester | 5.5, no band below 5.5 | Feb, Jul 2027 | Tauranga |
| NZ Diploma in Business | 5 | 1 year | 5.5, no band below 5.0 | Feb, Jul 2027 | Tauranga, Rotorua |
| NZ Diploma in Engineering (Civil) | 6 | 2 years | 6.0, no band below 5.5 | Feb 2027 | Tauranga |
| Bachelor of Applied Information Technology | 7 | 3 years | 6.0, no band below 5.5 | Feb 2027, Jul 2027 (Tauranga) | Tauranga, Rotorua |
| Bachelor of Nursing | 7 | 3 years | 6.5 in every band, or OET 300 in every sub-test | Jan 2027 | Rotorua |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Management | 8 | 1 year | 6.5, no band below 6.0 | Feb, Jul 2027 | Tauranga, Rotorua |
| Master of Management (Business) | 9 | 18 months or 2 years | 6.5, no band below 6.0 | Feb, Jul 2027 | Rotorua |
Toi Ohomai fees for international students
The international course list shows indicative tuition in New Zealand dollars for intakes starting in 2027, checked on 28/10/2026. These are indicative, and course costs are extra.
- NZ Certificate in English Language (Academic): NZD 8,760
- NZ Diploma in Business (Level 5): NZD 24,120
- Bachelor of Applied Information Technology: NZD 25,560 a year
- Postgraduate Diploma in Management: NZD 26,520
- Bachelor of Nursing: NZD 30,600 a year
- NZ Diploma in Engineering (Civil): NZD 30,720 a year
- Master of Management (Business): NZD 37,620 to 50,160, by pathway
The fees page adds a Student Support Levy of NZD 378 per full-time year on campus for 2026 and 2027. Compare providers in New Zealand tuition fees for international students.
Entry and English requirements
Diplomas ask for NCEA Level 2 or an equivalent school qualification. Postgraduate management asks for a bachelor's degree or a Level 7 graduate diploma, and Master of Management Pathway 1 also asks for work experience.
For English, Toi Ohomai accepts IELTS Academic, a New Zealand Certificate in English Language, or a result that meets the NZQA English proficiency rules. Under the NZQA rules in force from 19 January 2026, the PTE Academic minimums are 42 (no band below 36) for Levels 4 and 5, 50 (no band below 42) for Levels 6 and 7, and 58 (no band below 50) for Level 8 and above. See New Zealand English language requirements for the accepted tests.
Toi Ohomai intakes and how to apply
The main intakes are February and July. Nursing starts in late January, and some postgraduate management courses in May. The official how-to-apply page sets out these steps:
- Send the international application form with verified copies of your documents.
- Receive an Offer of Place, which stays conditional until any missing documents arrive.
- Apply for your student visa. If you live outside New Zealand, you pay tuition after Immigration New Zealand (INZ) approves the visa in principle.
- Send the fee receipt to INZ, receive the visa and book travel.
Our New Zealand student visa requirements guide lists the documents. From 27 October 2026, INZ treats English language ability as a key factor in student visa decisions, and student visas that would have expired one month after the course end date now expire two months after it.
INZ rules, not Toi Ohomai, decide which courses lead to a post-study work visa. Read our New Zealand post-study work visa guide before you choose.
Applying from Sri Lanka
Prosper can apply to Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology for you and help prepare your visa file. INZ may ask IOM Colombo to verify your documents, so read our guide to NZ student visa IOM document verification.
Frequently asked questions
Is Toi Ohomai a university?
No. Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is a public polytechnic, but it awards bachelor's degrees, postgraduate diplomas and master's degrees. Each sits on the New Zealand qualifications framework.
How much are Toi Ohomai fees for international students?
Indicative tuition for 2027 intakes runs from NZD 24,120 for the Level 5 business diploma to NZD 50,160 for the longer Master of Management pathway. The Student Support Levy and course costs are extra.
What IELTS score does Toi Ohomai need?
Toi Ohomai asks for IELTS Academic 5.5 for the Level 5 business diploma, 6.0 for Level 6 and 7 diplomas and degrees, and 6.5 for postgraduate study, with 6.5 in every band for nursing.
Is Toi Ohomai still part of Te Pūkenga?
No. Toi Ohomai announced on 20 January 2026 that it had returned to independence as an autonomous polytechnic with its own council. It now runs as a regional polytechnic for the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato.
When are the Toi Ohomai intakes?
Most Toi Ohomai courses start in February and July. The Bachelor of Nursing starts in late January in Rotorua.
PS: Toi Ohomai offers a clear ladder from an English certificate to a master's, in Tauranga and Rotorua. To see which level your qualifications and English score fit, Check your eligibility with Prosper and we will map the course and intake.
References
- Returning to Reimagine: Visionary Leadership as Toi Ohomai Returns to Independence (20 January 2026), Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, https://www.toiohomai.ac.nz/node/48253
- Regional polytechnics to be re-established in 2026, Ministry of Education, https://www.education.govt.nz/news/regional-polytechnics-be-re-established-2026
- Our campuses, Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, https://www.toiohomai.ac.nz/locations/our-campuses
- International courses list (checked 28/10/2026), Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, https://www.toiohomai.ac.nz/study/international-courses-list
- Study fees and tuition costs, Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, https://www.toiohomai.ac.nz/study/fees-toi-ohomai
- New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4), Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, https://www.toiohomai.ac.nz/study/course/new-zealand-certificate-english-language-academic-level-4
- New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5), Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, https://www.toiohomai.ac.nz/study/course/new-zealand-diploma-business-level-5-leadership-and-management-strand
- New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (Level 6), Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, https://www.toiohomai.ac.nz/study/course/new-zealand-diploma-engineering-civil-level-6
- Bachelor of Applied Information Technology, Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, https://www.toiohomai.ac.nz/study/course/bachelor-applied-information-technology
- Bachelor of Nursing, Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, https://www.toiohomai.ac.nz/study/course/bachelor-nursing
- Postgraduate Diploma in Management, Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, https://www.toiohomai.ac.nz/study/course/postgraduate-diploma-management
- Master of Management (Business), Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, https://www.toiohomai.ac.nz/study/course/master-management-business
- How to apply, Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, https://www.toiohomai.ac.nz/apply/how-to-apply
- English language entry requirements for international students, NZQA, https://www2.nzqa.govt.nz/tertiary/english-language-entry-requirements-for-international-students/
- Programme Approval, Recognition, and Accreditation Rules 2026, Schedule 1, NZQA, https://www2.nzqa.govt.nz/assets/About-us/Our-rules-fees-and-policies/NZQA-Rules/2026/Programme-Approval-Recognition-and-Accreditation-Rules-2026.pdf
- Changes to student visas (27 October 2026), Immigration New Zealand, https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/news-centre/changes-to-student-visas/
