Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology: Courses, Admission, Cost

Founded in the year 2016, the Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology was formed after the coalition of Bay of Plenty Polytechnic and Waiariki Institute of Technology. This institute provides over 200 courses in different disciplines across 86 delivery sites. In addition to this, the programs offered by this institute have a specialty in various lucrative fields, such as business, tourism, trades, arts, forestry, and health. This institute is among the largest tertiary providers in the Bay of Plenty and supports many lucrative research projects across all its campuses. It has established strong partnerships with many leading organizations such as TANZ Ecampus and Tertiary Education Partnership.

Based in New Zealand, this institute has several campuses, including the Tokoroa Campus, Mokoia Campus, Taupo Campus, and Waipa Campus. Apart from these principal campuses, this institute also operates several delivery centers across numerous locations, such as Kawerau, Opotiki, and Papamoa. These campuses have world-class facilities to ensure a safe, comfortable and flourishing academic environment for the staff and students. Students can participate in different sports and recreational activities. Enrolled students can avail of the benefits of getting special fare rates while commuting by the bus. In addition to this, there are free bus services available to students on different campuses. Students can avail of the benefits of childcare services, cafes, beauty services, and career advice services.

In the academic session of 2018, this institute had approximately 11,973 student enrolment. In this figure, 15% were international students, 43% were Maori, and 6% were Pacific Islanders. Additionally, the institute earned 91% student satisfaction. In the same academic session, 87% of the graduates were employed or pursuing higher education. This institute added 57 new courses to its curriculum in 2018. Apart from this, Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology assists students to manage their financials. Students can avail of the benefits of the Student Job Search, which allows the students to earn while they pursue their education.

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology has built a strong alumni network, and many of its students are pursuing notable careers in their respective fields. The graduates of this institute are also working with some of the top businesses in the entire nation. Some of the notable alumni of this institute working with leading corporations are Georgia Paulson, Matt Griffiths, and Sam Gibson. Sahil Chahal is also one of the notable names belonging to this university. He graduated with a degree in information technology and is working with Rotorua-based Integral Limited as a software developer. Additionally, Andrew Jenkins received the top student prize at graduation, sponsored by Katikati Fruitgrowers Association. He graduated with a degree in horticulture (level 3) from this institution.