About the university
Tai Poutini Polytechnic (TPP) is a vocational polytechnic on New Zealand's West Coast, with its main campus in Greymouth and other sites including Westport and Reefton. It teaches hands-on certificates and diplomas in outdoor and adventure education, carpentry, automotive engineering, civil infrastructure, quarrying and mining, hospitality, hard stone and jade carving, business and farming. Its website says TPP is a business division of Te Pūkenga, the New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, and that programmes are under review and may change.
TPP has an international students page and an international phone line. Only some programme pages show an international fee; the outdoor and adventure education programmes are the clearest options for international students, at NZ$25,000 (Level 4) and NZ$23,000 (Level 5) for the full qualification. Fees are marked indicative and subject to change, so confirm the fee and visa eligibility with TPP's international team before applying.
- Type
- Public polytechnic, a business division of Te Pūkenga (NZ Institute of Skills and Technology)
- Region
- West Coast of the South Island
- Locations
- Auckland, Christchurch, Greymouth, Reefton, Westport, Waikato and Wānaka (as listed on its home page)
- Course levels
- Vocational certificates and diplomas (Levels 1–6)
- Main intake
- February (some programmes start in July)
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
New Zealand Certificate in Outdoor and Adventure Education (Multi Skilled) (Level 4)
- Fee / year
- NZ$25,000
- Duration
- 34 weeks full-time (120 credits)
- Intakes
- February
- English
- IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) with no band below 5.0
- Undergraduate
New Zealand Diploma in Outdoor and Adventure Education (Multi Skilled) (Level 5)
- Fee / year
- NZ$23,000
- Duration
- 34 weeks full-time (120 credits)
- Intakes
- February
- English
- IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) with no band below 5.0
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (NZD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Certificate in Outdoor and Adventure Education (Multi Skilled) (Level 4) | 34 weeks full-time (120 credits) | NZ$25,000 | ≈ ₹13.5 lakh |
| New Zealand Diploma in Outdoor and Adventure Education (Multi Skilled) (Level 5) | 34 weeks full-time (120 credits) | NZ$23,000 | ≈ ₹12.4 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Tai Poutini Polytechnic with similar universities in New Zealand.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Level 4 outdoor certificate: NCEA Level 1 or equivalent plus 42 NCEA credits at Level 3 (ask TPP how it treats an Indian Class 12 certificate), suitable physical fitness and a current first aid certificate.
- Level 5 outdoor diploma: NCEA Level 2 or equivalent with 42 credits at Level 3, plus a full-year Level 4 outdoor education programme or equivalent experience.
- Outdoor programmes need a safety check under the Vulnerable Children's Act 2014; conditional offers may be made while it is completed.
Postgraduate
- TPP does not offer postgraduate programmes.
Documents
- Passport (proof of citizenship)
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
- IELTS or equivalent English test result
- First aid certificate and programme questionnaire (outdoor programmes)
- Any supporting documents the programme asks for
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS, outdoor programmes and civil infrastructure | 5.5 (or equivalent) with no band below 5.0 |
| IELTS, automotive and hospitality certificates (Level 3) | 5.0 General or Academic with no band below 5.0 |
| Other tests | Programme pages accept equivalent results under NZQA rules; ask TPP which tests it takes |
Accommodation and living costs
TPP owns a 58-room student accommodation village about 200 metres from the Greymouth campus, with shared houses and single units. Its page says the village is full for 2026, though applications are still taken. International students pay accommodation with their tuition fees. In Westport the page lists private hostels and holiday parks.
| Item | In NZD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Greymouth accommodation village, per room (incl. electricity)2026 rate, indicative | NZ$200per week | ≈ ₹10,800 |
| Property bondRefundable | NZ$400one-off | ≈ ₹21,600 |
| Administration feeNon-refundable | NZ$150one-off | ≈ ₹8,100 |
Campus and location
TPP's main campus is in Greymouth, a small town on the West Coast, with other sites around the region.
- Outdoor and adventure education is taught on campus in Greymouth.
- Purpose-built infrastructure work sites in Greymouth and Westport and a farm in Reefton are used for practical training.
- Hospitality is taught in Westport.
- Some programmes are run with the Open Polytechnic for online study.
Careers and graduate outcomes
TPP's programmes are built with industry for work in outdoor guiding and instruction, trades, civil and mining work and hospitality. It publishes no graduate outcome figures on the pages reviewed. See our New Zealand guide for work rules.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|
Studying in New Zealand
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FAQs
How much are TPP's international fees?
The outdoor and adventure education programme pages show approximate international fees of NZ$25,000 (Level 4 certificate) and NZ$23,000 (Level 5 diploma) for the full 34-week qualification. Many other programme pages show only domestic fees, so ask TPP's international team.
What IELTS score do I need?
Most programmes ask for IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.0; some Level 3 certificates ask for IELTS 5.0 with no band below 5.0.
When do courses start?
Most full-time programmes start in February; some, such as food and beverage service, start in July.
Sources
- TPP: home page (opens in a new tab)
- TPP: about (opens in a new tab)
- TPP: international students (opens in a new tab)
- TPP: fees and funding (opens in a new tab)
- TPP: accommodation (opens in a new tab)
- TPP: NZ Certificate in Outdoor and Adventure Education (Level 4) (opens in a new tab)
- TPP: NZ Diploma in Outdoor and Adventure Education (Level 5) (opens in a new tab)
- TPP: NZ Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.tpp.ac.nz (opens in a new tab)
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