Eastern Institute of Technology

Eastern Institute of Technology’s student Lydia Hartshorne, 27, was one of the 30 recipients of the Prime Minister’s scholarship to the value of almost NZD 10,000.

Lydia will conduct an eight-week internship with The Business Bureau based in Beunos Airies. She will develop the marketing strategy for The Business Bureau’s client Watcha.live, a platform that integrally combines TV, internet, and technology, thereby converting devices into TV.

She said the work placement would be an “adventure”, and that the prospect of going to South America was an exciting one.

“It was the first scholarship that I ever applied for, so I had no idea what to expect”.

“The scholarship was either for Asia or Latin America and the reason why I chose Latin America, and Argentina specifically, is because it’s so similar to New Zealand. So the likes of the wine and beef industry, both southern hemisphere also rugby is quite prominent in both countries so that was all really appealing to me.”

Lydia said one of her Marketing lecturers Regan Cotter first persuaded her to sign up for the scholarship.

“This is a life changing moment for Lydia and will be the launching pad for a very promising career in business. This opportunity is a reflection of the hard work and dedication Lydia has placed into her Diploma of Wine Marketing and Bachelor of Business at EIT,” said Regan Cotter.

Eastern Institute of Technology lecturers have the latest knowledge and research in their field of expertise and are able to attract all-important research grants.

For students, it means highly qualified academics who have the most up-to-date learning available.

EIT is rated as one of the top two institutes of technology and polytechnics in New Zealand for research excellence by the Tertiary Education Commission. This helps EIT secure funding through the Government’s performance-based research fund. Government funding helps EIT continue to play a leading role in research in New Zealand.

The Institute’s lecturers are in demand to work closely on research projects with universities, polytechnics, businesses and organisations at regional, national and international levels. They pass on their knowledge to the students via their teaching.

Business

EIT School of Business is proud of its programme innovations. Assessments have been redesigned to better match real world situations - so there are fewer exams! These programmes are closely connected to the business and wider community, so they are relevant and help students build their networks for the future.

Computing

At EIT, students can gain a practical qualification that is designed to help them acquire employment in the IT industry. Most EIT diploma programmes and the Bachelor of Computing Systems include industry-based placements or internships that can lead to them obtaining permanent employment.

Wine Science and Viticulture

EIT offers a wide range of viticulture and wine qualifications by highly knowledgeable and experienced lecturers in New Zealand’s premium wine growing regions (Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne). Utilise EIT’s world class facilities which include a fully functioning winery, wine sensory laboratory, instrument laboratory and demonstration vineyard.

Health Science

Choosing a health profession as your career pathway offers you rewarding, challenging and varied job opportunities that can result in making a positive difference in people’s lives. EIT’s Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science is an interdisciplinary programme that provides the opportunity for qualified health professionals and health service managers to develop advanced practice knowledge and critical analysis skills. Students in this programme can specialise in the Global Health pathway which focuses on health in the international context.

English Language

At EIT, students will be able to improve their English in well-equipped classrooms, where the focus is on interaction and conversation. Students can make full use of EIT’s Language Laboratory, where the focus is on helping them become fluent in English. EIT is a registered British Council IELTS Testing Centre offering exams throughout the year.

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Students at the Eastern Institute of Technology will get the kind of experiences that will help them gain the knowledge and skills to get ahead, whether they want to break into their chosen career or change direction in life.

They will experience being part of a vibrant learning community in one of New Zealand’s top tertiary institutes, and be taught by experienced lecturers who have track records as respected academics and industry professionals.

Students will also get the benefit of EIT’s long-established connections with industry throughout New Zealand. Many of the Institute’s programmes are field-based to help them develop relevant work skills, gain practical experience, and get useful industry contacts which can set them on the path to a great job, all while they are studying.

They will also have the experience of studying at the modern, well-equipped campuses or at EIT’s regional learning centres, and will gain invaluable experience using the facilities and state-of-the-art technology provided at the Institute.

At EIT, students will get the support they need to help make sure they get the rewards for their hard work. They will learn in classes that are the right size to make sure they get the support they need, and they can receive help and guidance with everything from study planning, to applying for a job after they complete their studies.

Students will be supported by lecturers who are highly accessible, within a learning environment where they are treated as individuals. Students will receive one-on-one attention to make sure they get the support required to succeed.

Students who wish to apply to EIT must do the following:

Step 1 - Students can complete the online International Application Form. The Institute will assess their application and let them know the outcome as soon as possible. They will be sent an Offer of Place and details of the fees payable (which should not take longer than five days).

Step 2 - Students will have to pay their fees and apply for their visas. They will need their EIT receipt for their tuition fees when they apply for their visa. EIT English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) is available for students. The Institute will contact students if they are suitable to take the ELPT.

Step 3 - Once the visa has been approved, students can book their flights. They need to send a copy of their visa details to the Institute, when available. Also, they need to inform EIT about their arrival details by emailing, so that they can pick them up at the airport in Napier when they arrive.

Step 4 - Students can arrange their own accommodation – they can choose to live in a homestay, flat or the Student Village in Napier. If they require accommodation in Auckland or Gisborne, they can contact the Institute with their requirements.

EIT Hawke’s Bay is one of New Zealand’s most attractive campuses with superb architecture and shaded outdoor areas for study on warm days. EIT Gisborne’s campus is located in the heart of the city, near the Taruheru River, and you can't get more central than EIT Auckland's location on Queen Street.

EIT’s campuses have top quality facilities, purpose-built for EIT programmes, including high-tech workshops and computer labs, professional-standard training kitchens, a fully-equipped wine science laboratory and operational vineyard and winery. Students can get connected by jumping onto campus-wide free wifi.

EIT’s libraries put resources at your fingertips, with expert librarians on-hand to help you, and you can get your textbooks and stationery sorted at Bookshop at the Hawke's Bay campus. To print your work professionally, fully-equipped printing services handle everything from large format printing to document binding, for a price that won’t put a dent in your finances. Hungry after all your study? You can enjoy bustling campus cafés and student training cafés to catch up with fellow students over a cup of coffee or lunch.

Providing spaces that are attractive, exciting and special in order to diffuse the levels of stress involved in the learning process, has been an important feature of campus design. The boldness of shape and colour, together with the landscaped, park-like grounds helps students perform to their best ability. Leading-edge technology is used in the lecture theatres for the benefit of the students.