Nga mihi mahana ki a koe
Naumai ki te whanau
Warm greetings to you
Welcome to our family
The New Zealand Maritime School Mahurangi campus (MIT) is located in Warkworth which is 65 kilometres north of Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city. Warkworth is a small friendly town, surrounded by farmland. It is close to beaches and Rodney’s largest marine reserve. The Mahurangi district also has vineyards, art and craft workshops.
Mahurangi has been operating in its current form since 1991.
Staff
MIT has a team of dedicated staff who are committed to help you.
MIT have at their modern Glenmore Drive campus:
-9 classrooms, including a computer cafe and workshops. The facilities are well equipped and have been approved by Maritime New Zealand as well as the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
-A student recreation room with pool tables, table tennis tables, and outside areas with BBQ tables.
-The Student Liaison Officer arranges various social activities throughout your study period in which you may wish to participate.
Course Costs
Approximate Course Cost $NZ (inclusive of GST):
Certificate in Superyacht Crewing (Level 4) (12 weeks): Fees on application
Royal Yachting Association Certificates: Fees on request
Cost of tuition includes:
-All tuition fees.
-Student workbooks.
-Examination fees.
-NZQA unit standards fees.
-Field trip transport.
-Field trip accommodation.
The following items are not included in tuition costs:
-Stationery requirements which generally would not exceed $50.
-Field trip meals which generally would not exceed $100.
Student Fee Protection
Mahurangi campus protects your fees with the Public Trust. Fee Protect is a student fee trust account which ensures you receive a refund on student fees – held in trust – if Mahurangi campus is unable to complete your course. Your fees are deposited into the trust account with payments made to MIT over an agreed timeframe and payment schedule.
Accommodation costs
There are several accommodation options for students studying in New Zealand. For more information click here
Living Costs
Here are some examples of what you might expect to pay in New Zealand dollars for:
-A bus ticket to Auckland from Warkworth: $30 (one way approx.)
-A fast food meal: $10
-A pizza for two: $28
-A can of cola: $3.50
-A coffee in a café: $4.50
-A Thai or Chinese meal: $20
-A postcard bought and mailed home: $2 (approximately)
-A haircut: $25 (men), $55 (women)
Working and Studying in New Zealand
Your time at Mahurangi Campus on a student visa must be mainly for study. However you may be allowed to work part-time but there are rules you need to know. Please contact Immigration NZ.
Medical and Travel Insurance
It is a requirement for international students to have both Medical and Travel Insurance for the period of study. If you require further guidance or information please contact us.