Bay Of Plenty Polytechnic
Why choose Bay of Plenty Polytechnic?
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic promises an exciting and comprehensive educational experience.
Great Programmes & Staff:
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic will provide you with the skills, knowledge and learning experience to help you succeed. Our nationally recognised short courses, certificates, diplomas, degree programmes and pathways are relevant, hands-on and of high quality. You’ll also benefit from smaller class sizes and lots of personal attention by staff who are committed and aware of industries’ needs.
We offer programmes in:
Animal Care, Architectural Technology, Art, Automotive, Beauty, Business, Business Administration, Carpentry, Civil Engineering, Computing, Conveyancing, Counselling, Construction, Distribution, Early Childhood Education, Electrical, Electronics, English Language, Engineering, Environmental Management, Event Management, Fashion, Flight Attending, Graphic Design, Hairdressing, Health & Community Services, Horticulture, Hospitality, Immigration Advice, Information Technology, Logistics, Management, Marine Studies, Maritime & Seafood, Music, Pharmacy, Quantity Surveying, Radio, Real Estate, Road Transport, Social Work, Sport & Recreation, Surveying, Tourism & Travel, Welding.
Amazing Location:
Live, learn and play, we’ve got it all right here. Enjoy living in arguably the most sought after location in New Zealand – the beautiful Bay of Plenty, with its wonderful climate, beaches and lifestyle. Tauranga is the fifth largest city in New Zealand, with the largest export port in the country and newly named lifestyle capital of New Zealand.
Stay in Tauranga and reap the benefits of studying at home to get your internationally recognised qualification. Being the largest tertiary provider in the Western Bay along with our strategic partnerships means we can offer more than 30 subjects right here for you to choose from.
Modern Campuses & Facilities:
The Polytechnic has two attractive campuses and a specialised road transport training facility in Tauranga, as well as a small regional campus in Edgecumbe. Our Windermere Campus is located on the southern side of the city and the Bongard Centre is in the heart of Tauranga’s CBD.
Superior Support:
Your success and well-being is always our first priority. Bay of Plenty Polytechnic’s student services Ako Awe offer you learning and computing support, career advice, disabilities and health services, as well as copy centre facilities. You’ll also have access to our excellent library, aquatic centre and gym, as well as our childcare centre and Kohanga Reo.
Industry Connections & Partnerships:
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic works closely with local and national industries to provide the right training and skills needed in their workforces; this means our graduates have excellent employment prospects. We’ve developed strategic partnerships with other tertiary institutions to provide important pathways and opportunities for our students.
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic is part of the Bay of Plenty Tertiary Education Partnership with the University of Waikato and Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi. Other partnerships include Auckland University of Technology (AUT), Vancouver Island University (Canada), Otago Polytechnic, Te Whakatipuranga - Tauranga’s School for Young Parents, Unitec, VIA University College (Horsens, Denmark) and Waiariki Institute of Technology.
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Whether you imagine yourself an artist, a business owner, a carpenter or a marine scientist, you’ll find Bay of Plenty Polytechnic is the smart place to be.
