Free study

Good news – you might be able to study for free*.

Labour government free fees

MIT is offering free fees to domestic students in their first year of study in 2019, in accordance with government policy. Find out more and sign up to be kept updated.

Other free study options

You may be able to study for free* if you meet certain criteria.

Check out the free study options below or contact us to chat about what you’d like to study.

Left school without getting your Level 1 or 2 (School Certificate or 6th Form Certificate)?

Level 1 and 2 programmes at MIT are fees FREE*.

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16-19 years old and want to get a Level 3 Certificate?

MIT has FREE* spaces for 16-19 year olds to study and get a Level 3 Certificate qualification. There is a range of eligible programmes that are free at MIT as part of the government's Youth Guarantee scheme.

Animal Care
Automotive and Vehicle Technology
Bridge to Tertiary (Foundation Study Programmes)
Business
Culinary, Hospitality and Baking
Hairdressing
Floristry, Horticulture and Landscaping
Super Yacht Crew
Tourism
Trades

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16-40 years old, of NZ Māori or Pasifika descent and wanting a trades qualification?

The Māori and Pasifika Trades Training (MPTT) offers scholarships for free tuition for trades qualifications*.

Automotive and Vehicle Technology
- Automotive Engineering
Building, Construction and Carpentry
- Carpentry
- Allied Trades (Scaffolding and Masonry Trades)
Culinary, Hospitality and Baking
Electrical Trades
- Electrical Engineering Theory
Hairdressing
- Hairdressing
- Emerging Stylist
Horticulture (Level 3)
Horticulture (Level 4)

Mechanical Engineering Trades and Refrigeration
- Mechanical Engineering
- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Plumbing and Gasfitting

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Other free* courses

As well as these free* qualifications MIT also has other free courses to help you upskill and get ready for study.

Headstart - helps you develop the skills you need for successful tertiary study
Free literacy and numeracy - improve your reading, writing, numeracy, speaking and listening skills

We know there are lots of different options, so if you’d like some assistance with what’s right for you, contact us - we’re here to help.

* All Level 1 and 2 programmes excluding First Aid certificate courses will be free in 2019 for New Zealand citizens, residents entitled to reside in New Zealand indefinitely, and refugees and protected persons (under the Immigration Act 2009), of all ages, that are eligible for tertiary study. Free Study for Level 3 may be available for 16 to 19 year olds (Youth Guarantee). Free study for up to one year for Levels 3 and 4 may be available under Māori and Pasifika Trades Training (MPTT), a government-led training initiative to encourage young Māori and Pasifika people to gain trade qualifications. [All free study is subject to funding confirmation. ]Proof of residency status required. Entry criteria, and some costs, may also apply. Eligibility for student allowances or student loans may vary. Contact Studylink for more information.