Diploma in Applied Network and Cloud Technology (Level 7)

Diploma in Applied Network and Cloud Technology (Level 7) is a postgraduate (master's) course in computer science & it at New Zealand Skills and Education College in Auckland, New Zealand. It takes 38 weeks including holidays (120 credits), with intakes in See NZSE's upcoming intakes page.

New Zealand Skills and Education College is a private institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is NZ$20,000 a year, about ₹10.8 lakh.

International fee shown on the programme page for this one-year diploma; the fee year is not stated. Entry is open to graduates or holders of a Level 6 IT or business qualification.

Living costs for New Zealand as a whole: NZ$20,000–27,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Network engineer
• IT technical support officer
• Database administrator
• Systems analyst
• Information systems manager
• Telecommunications researcher

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Cisco
• Amazon
• Microsoft
• Google
• IBM
• Oracle
• Ericsson
• Deutsche Telekom
• BT
• Telefónica

General entry requirements at New Zealand Skills and Education College for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Graduate diplomas need a bachelor's degree at NZ Level 7 or equivalent (a STEM degree for secondary teaching).
• The Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare needs a related bachelor's, NZSE's Graduate Certificate in Healthcare, or three years' patient-facing work in the last five.
• Master's degrees need a related bachelor's or postgraduate qualification, or equivalent qualifications and experience.
• Teaching programmes also need an interview, two referees, a literacy and numeracy assessment and safety checks.

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.5) or NZCEL (Academic) Level 4.

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This course starts in: See NZSE's upcoming intakes page.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for New Zealand, then arrange accommodation.

• Passport
• Academic transcripts and certificates
• English test result
• CV and employer references where work experience is used
• Portfolio or statement of intent if the programme asks for one
• NZSE international application form (Tech and ECE, or Health)

• International Academic Excellence Scholarship

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  Value: Three years' tuition fees for the Bachelor of Business Information Management, paid into fees

  Student visa holders entering the Bachelor of Business Information Management with a high school GPA of 7 or higher, IELTS 6.5 or equivalent and clear career goals

  Official page

New Zealand Skills and Education College (NZSE) is a private college with campuses in Auckland CBD, New Lynn, Manukau and Hamilton. It offers more than 30 career-focused programmes, from foundation certificates to Level 7 bachelor's and graduate diplomas, Level 8 postgraduate certificates and diplomas, and Level 9 master's degrees in data analytics and business intelligence. It says it has served learners for over two decades.

NZSE takes international students on a student visa, with separate application forms for technology and early childhood programmes and for health programmes. Indian students mainly look at its IT, data, healthcare and teaching programmes. Each programme page shows an international fee, but most pages do not say whether it is per year or for the whole programme, so we list only programmes that last one academic year.

Computer Science & IT courses at other universities in New Zealand

• Master of Information Technology (MIT)Auckland Institute of Studies16 months (Level 9) · NZ$29,205 / year
• Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology (PGDIT)Auckland Institute of Studies12 months (Level 8) · NZ$25,960 / year
• Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (GDIT)Auckland Institute of Studies12 months (Level 7) · NZ$24,750 / year
• Master of Computer and Information SciencesAuckland University of Technology (AUT)Check the programme page · NZ$49,460 / year
• Master of Cyber Security and Digital ForensicsAuckland University of Technology (AUT)Check the programme page · NZ$48,560 / year
• Master of IT Project ManagementAuckland University of Technology (AUT)Check the programme page · NZ$49,460 / year

More courses at New Zealand Skills and Education College

• Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare with specialisations in Mental Health, Community Health, and Addiction (Level 8)1 academic year (120 credits) · NZ$26,000 / year
• Diploma in Community Healthcare and Support (Level 7)32 weeks plus 7 weeks study break (120 credits) · NZ$18,900 / year
• Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary) (Level 7)40 weeks including breaks (120 credits) · NZ$35,500 / year
• Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) (Level 7)40 weeks including breaks (120 credits) · NZ$35,500 / year
• NZ Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5)32 weeks plus 2 weeks study break (120 credits) · NZ$18,900 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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