Bachelor of Information Technology

Bachelor of Information Technology is a good fit for students who want to build capability in Application development, business analysis, cyber security, software, networking and related IT practice; internship/work-integrated learning available. The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to application programmer, analyst programmer, database administrator, ict support, it project manager, network/security/systems roles and web development.

Qualification level
Bachelor
Field
Information Technology
Typical duration
Varies by provider
Study destinations
5
Partner offerings
27

Course overview

Why study Bachelor of Information Technology?

  • Application development
  • Business analysis
  • Cyber security
  • Software
  • Networking
  • Related IT practice
  • Internship/work-integrated learning available.

The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to application programmer, analyst programmer, database administrator, ict support, it project manager, network/security/systems roles and web development.

Career direction

Where could this course take you?

Roles this qualification is mapped to across current Grace partner evidence.

  • Application programmer
  • Analyst programmer
  • Database administrator
  • ICT support
  • IT project manager
  • Network/security/systems roles and web development.

Professional eligibility depends on the provider’s award, accreditation, placement requirements and destination rules.

Grace partner network

Where can you study Bachelor of Information Technology?

Choose a destination to see the Grace partner options recorded for this course.

Study in New Zealand

Grace partners offering this course

4 Grace partner options currently shown.

Explore New Zealand

Auckland Institute of Studies

Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT)

Campus
Auckland
Duration
36 months / 7-9 trimesters full-time
Intakes
2 Feb 2026; 25 May 2026; 14 Sep 2026; 2 Feb 2027; 24 May 2027; 13 Sep 2027
International tuition
NZ$25,500 (2026)

Eastern Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Computing Systems

Campus
Hawke's Bay
Duration
3 years
Intakes
February; July

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Applied Information Technology

Campus
Tauranga
Duration
3 years / 360 credits
Intakes
22 Feb 2027 (Rotorua/Tauranga); 19 Jul 2027 (Tauranga)
International tuition
NZ$25,560 (2026)

Destination context

Why study BIT in New Zealand?

Compact tertiary system with universities, institutes/polytechnics and applied learning options; many programmes emphasise practical and industry learning.

Application development, business analysis, cyber security, software, networking and related IT practice; internship/work-integrated learning available.

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Eligibility

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Requirements vary by institution and by the official award shown above. Grace will check your prior study against the provider’s current published criteria.

English language requirements

English scores and accepted tests vary by provider. No single institution’s requirement is presented as applying to every option.

Plan in NZD

What could it cost?

University / course costs

Tuition appears on each provider card where it was recorded. Deposits and institutional fees are omitted unless evidenced.

Destination costs

Fee Paying Student Visa
NZ$850
Official financial capacity reference
NZ$20,000

Per year for tertiary/English/non-compulsory study; or NZD 1,667 per month if under 1 year. This is not presented as money that will necessarily be spent. Full medical and travel insurance required/acceptable to provider

Timing

Intakes and when to apply

Immigration New Zealand says apply at least 3 months before planned travel; busiest period is October–March.

Provider-specific intake information is shown on offering cards only where it was recorded. Speak with Grace before planning around an intake.

Student questions

Frequently asked
questions.

What is Bachelor of Information Technology?

Bachelor of Information Technology is a good fit for students who want to build capability in Application development, business analysis, cyber security, software, networking and related IT practice; internship/work-integrated learning available. The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to application programmer, analyst programmer, database administrator, ict support, it project manager, network/security/systems roles and web development.

What will I learn?

Application development, business analysis, cyber security, software, networking and related IT practice; internship/work-integrated learning available.

What careers can this course support?

Application programmer, analyst programmer, database administrator, ICT support, IT project manager, network/security/systems roles and web development. Outcomes depend on the provider award, accreditation and local professional rules.

How long does the course take?

Verified examples include: 3 years full-time; 3 years; 3 years (6 trimesters); 3 years standard full-time structure (300 credit points); 3 years; 4 with placement option; 1 year full-time top-up; 4 years including foundation year; 3 years full-time (blended route); 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich; 4 semesters at Durham, then transfer pathway; 4 years; 1 year for the cited certificate; 36 months / 7-9 trimesters full-time; 3 years / 360 credits; Public page advertises accelerated completion; transfer-dependent; 4 years standard / 120 credits; Approx. 8 semesters / bachelor program. Check the provider offering for the applicable duration.

When should I apply?

Use the exact provider intake/deadline where published; then apply the destination visa/study-permit timing rules in the Destination Rules sheet.

Which Grace partners offer this course?

27 current Grace partner offerings are mapped across 5 destinations.

Source transparency

Course information reviewed by Grace International

Information last verified: October 2026. Fees, intakes and government requirements can change; follow official source links shown beside volatile facts.

14 verified intake patterns are represented in current provider evidence.

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