Manukau Institute of Technology IELTS: 6.0 Degrees, 6.5 Nursing

Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026

MIT IELTS by programme (2027)

From MIT's 2027 International Programme Guide. The guide gives the overall IELTS score only, and MIT refers you to each programme's entry requirements for the detail.

Programme	Level	IELTS
Bachelor of Digital Technologies	7	6.0
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical)	7	6.0
Graduate Diploma in Engineering	7	6.0
NZ Diploma in Engineering	6	6.0
NZ Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support	5	5.5
Bachelor of Nursing (incl. Pacific and Māori)	7	6.5
NZ Diploma in Enrolled Nursing	5	6.5
Bachelor of Applied Social Work	7	6.5
Study and Career Preparation certificates	3	5.0

Fees and other tests

The same guide lists 2027 international tuition of NZ$26,780 per 120 credits for the Bachelor of Digital Technologies, NZ$30,076 per 120 credits for engineering and NZ$31,556 per 120 credits for the Bachelor of Nursing, including GST.

MIT's international students page says you must meet both the academic and the English entry requirements, and links to the NZQA list of internationally recognised English proficiency outcomes for tests other than IELTS. The guide itself does not give PTE, TOEFL or Duolingo scores.

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English and foundation pathways

MIT offers English and foundation programmes for academic study, including Study and Career Preparation certificates at Level 3 (IELTS 5.0) that lead into engineering, nursing and social work.

Requirements vary by programme and change between intakes. The score that binds you is the one on your MIT programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.

Minimum vs competitive score

Where Manukau Institute of Technology publishes an IELTS score, it is the minimum: the floor an application has to meet to be considered, not a score that guarantees an offer.

Competitive programmes, and courses with far more applicants than places, may expect more than the minimum, and some departments set their own overall or per-skill scores, often for writing or speaking. The course page has the final word, so check it before you book a test.

If you are close to the line, aim for a margin above it: one weak skill can miss the requirement even when the overall band clears it. Not sure where you stand? Take a free IELTS mock test and get a band for each skill.

Frequently asked questions

What IELTS does Manukau Institute of Technology need for IT?+

IELTS 6.0 for the Bachelor of Digital Technologies and 5.5 for the Level 5 IT diploma, per the 2027 programme guide.

What IELTS does MIT Auckland need for nursing?+

IELTS 6.5 for the Bachelor of Nursing and the Diploma in Enrolled Nursing.

What IELTS does MIT need for engineering?+

IELTS 6.0 for the Diploma in Engineering, the Bachelor of Engineering Technology and the Graduate Diploma in Engineering.

Does MIT accept PTE?+

MIT's 2027 guide gives IELTS scores only and refers you to the NZQA list of recognised English proficiency outcomes. Check the PTE score on your programme page.

Keep reading

Guide updated on 29 October 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.

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