Tai Poutini Polytechnic
Greymouth, New Zealand
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
Tai Poutini Polytechnic is a vocational tertiary education provider based on New Zealand’s West Coast. Its official website identifies it as part of Te Pūkenga and states that, from 1 October 2022, references to TPP mean Te Pūkenga and its Tai Poutini Polytechnic business division. Its certificate, diploma and short-course study opportunities focus on practical skills and employment, with subjects including outdoor education, jade and hard stone carving, construction, infrastructure, automotive engineering, farming and hospitality. Training includes purpose-built infrastructure works sites and a training farm in Reefton. TPP also provides campus facilities and student support to learners enrolled separately in Open Polytechnic online courses. Support includes learning assistance, wellbeing services, Māori and Pasifika support, and a TPP-owned student accommodation village near the Greymouth campus.
Fields of study
- Outdoor and Adventure Education
- Hospitality
- Hard Stone and Jade Carving
- Infrastructure Works
- Quarrying and Mining Supervision
- Carpentry
- Automotive Engineering
- Farming
- Hairdressing
- Foundation and Bridging Studies
- Business Administration and Technology
- Driver Education
- Crane Training
- Industry Health and Safety
- Industrial Access
- Tool and Machine Operation
Accreditation: NZQA
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- February
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
The supplied pages do not establish institution-wide domestic or international tuition ranges. Carpentry Level 3 quotes an approximate domestic full-qualification tuition fee of $6,978 plus approximately $500 for programme equipment; its fee year and currency code are not explicitly stated. Study and Employment Pathways Level 3 lists fees as pending. Programme fees are indicative and subject to change, and tools, uniforms or equipment can cost extra. The funding page says eligible learners can claim final-year Fees Free after completion, with claims available from early 2026; this is conditional funding, not a universal zero tuition rate.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
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Information last verified Sep 23, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.