Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki

WITT opened in 1972 and is the only state tertiary institution in Taranaki and offers courses from certificate to degree level across a wide range of areas, including Business, Nursing, Hospitality, Maori, Humanities, Media, Art, Electrical, Engineering, Automotive, Welding, Carpentry, Architecture, Computing, Fitness, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Make-up Artistry, Early Childhood Education, Social Sciences and Agriculture.

The institute offers undergraduate programs, Diploma programs, and certificate programs. It has more than 6,000 students. The academic curriculum of the university has a number of subjects such as administration, art & design, business management, engineering, information technology, nursing, English language, hospitality and energy, oil & gas. The students are taught by experienced faculty members. Many industry professionals visit the institute for interactive sessions, guest lectures, and practical workshops. This gives students a better understanding of the course.