Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) — Te Pūkenga
Hamilton, New Zealand
- 1924
- Founded
- #850 Global Applied Institute Ranking
- Global Rank
- 15,000+
- Total Students
- 10%
- International Students
- 155
- Programs
About Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) — Te Pūkenga
Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) is one of New Zealand's premier institutes of technology and applied science, established in 1924 in Hamilton, the vibrant heart of the Waikato region. With over a century of educational distinction, Wintec operates as a foundational business division within Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, the national vocational network. Wintec delivers over 150 career-focused programmes spanning certificates, diplomas, bachelor's degrees, graduate diplomas, and applied master's qualifications across business, engineering technology, information technology, nursing and healthcare, creative industries, primary industries, and vocational trades. Emphasising experiential, hands-on learning, Wintec partners directly with regional industries, healthcare boards, and tech innovators to provide students with practical internships, clinical placements, and real-world project experience.
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Hamilton, New Zealand
Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) — Te Pūkenga is located in Hamilton, New Zealand.
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Global Applied & Technical Higher Education Rankings
2025
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