Unitec Institute of Technology is a public tertiary education institution in New Zealand. It receives government funding and operates under the country’s public education framework. Unitec offers vocational training, certificates, diplomas, and degrees across various disciplines.
While it functions similarly to a university, Unitec is officially classified as an institute of technology and polytechnic (ITP). It merged with other ITPs in 2020 to form New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (NZIST), further solidifying its public status. Unitec remains a state-owned provider of higher education with campuses in Auckland.
