New Zealand Education Fair 2026
Organised by Thames International – the leading agent for
New Zealand education in
Sri Lanka – supported by Education New Zealand (New Zealand Government Agency)
The New Zealand Education Fairs will be held on Saturday the 7th March from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo and Sunday the 8th March from 11.00 am to 5.00 pm at the Queens Hotel, Kandy. With the participation of over 20 institutions this is the biggest New Zealand education fair and you are cordially invited to attend this event. You will be able to discuss and clarify all your queries including the best possible study options and life experiences in New Zealand.
The fairs are supported by Education New Zealand and you will have the opportunity to discuss your New Zealand journey with senior officials of Education New Zealand and Immigration New Zealand.
The event in Colombo will be graced by the High Commissioner of New Zealand for Sri Lanka, His Excellency Mr David Pine who is the Chief Guest. Her Excellency Ms Gabrielle Isaak, Deputy High Commissioner of New Zealand will be the Chief Guest at the event in Kandy.
Participating institutions are:
- Auckland University of Technology - AUT is New Zealand’s third largest university in terms of total student enrolment, with approximately 29,100 students enrolled across three campuses in Auckland. The University offers more than 140 innovative programmes, with more than 25 at undergraduate level.
- The University of Canterbury – The University of Canterbury is a globally recognised university with a 5-Star QS ranking for internationally renowned teaching and research. The 2nd oldest university is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide.
- Lincoln University – New Zealand’s specialist land-based university. Unique programmes such as Applied Sciences (in disciplines Food Science, Agriculture, Sustainable Development and Biosphere Conservation), Landscape Architecture are offered at Lincoln.
- Massey University – QS top 300 universities in the world, QS 5+ star rating; Massey is the only university in New Zealand offering degrees in aviation, dispute resolution, veterinary medicine, and nanoscience. With three campuses in Auckland, Palmerston North and Wellington, it has a well-established reputation for academic leadership.
- University of Otago – Founded in 1869, the University of Otago is New Zealand’s oldest university. Today it has a nationwide presence and enjoys an international reputation for excellence. Over the past 154 years Otago has successfully balanced the traditions of its history with modern scholarship and world-class research. The University of Otago is ranked in the top 200 universities in the world and is the second highest ranked university in New Zealand.
- Victoria University of Wellington – New Zealand’s number one university for intensity of high-quality research and consistently ranked among the world’s best universities. Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington is in the top 1% of the world’s more than 18,000 universities for 15 subjects and in the top 2% for 28 subjects in the latest QS World University Rankings.
- The University of Waikato – The University of Waikato, established in 1964, is a public research university located in Hamilton, New Zealand. An additional campus is located in Tauranga. The University of Waikato Management School holds a prestigious «triple crown» accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS), placing it in the top 1% of business schools globally.
- Ara Institute of Canterbury - Ara Institute of Canterbury, often simply referred to as Ara, is an institute of technology in Canterbury, New Zealand. It was formed in 2016 from the merger of Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology and Aoraki Polytechnic. Ara specialises in applied tertiary training.
- Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) – one of New Zealand’s top-rated institutes and offers programmes in Health and Sport Science, Tourism and Hospitality at both undergraduate and graduate level.
- Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) - Manukau Institute of Technology has been transforming lives through education for more than fifty years as one of the largest providers of technical, vocational and professional training in New Zealand. MIT has campuses located in Otara, Warkworth, Auckland CBD along with TechPark and MIT Manukau in Manukau City Centre.
- Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) – with campuses in Nelson and Marlborough NMIT is a New Zealand Qualifications Authority Category 1 institute delivering programmes that are industry recognised to meet local and international job market needs.
- Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) – Based in the South Island, SIT is one of New Zealand’s largest institutes of technology and offers over 200 programmes ranging from music production, hospitality, nursing and business.
- Unitec Institute of Technology – Unitec is the largest institute of technology in Auckland, New Zealand. 16,844 students study programmes from certificate to postgraduate degree level across a range of subjects.
- Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) – Established in Hamilton in 1924, Wintec delivers high-quality training to approximately 13,000 learners every year.
- Whitireia and WelTec Institute of Technology (WandW) - Whitireia and WelTec are known for their high student success rates and culturally diverse student body. Offering a range of programmes of study at certificate, diploma, degree, postgraduate and master’s levels, our programmes have been developed in conjunction with industry to offer excellent vocational qualifications that are future-focused and provide akonga with practical skills so you can pursue your career goals.
- Auckland Institute of Studies (AIS) – is the leading privately owned tertiary institute in Auckland, New Zealand. AIS offers bachelor and masters level degree programmes in business, information technology, tourism management, and hospitality management.
- New Zealand School of Education (NZSE) – NZSE is your Category 1 New Zealand Education hub for IT, Digital Media, University Preparation, Business, Healthcare, Security & Retail. Founded in 2003, NZSE is an accredited NZQA provider of tertiary qualifications in Teach, Health and Wellbeing, Education, Foundation Studies and ATC Military Prep with campuses in New Lynn, Manukau, Auckland CBD and Hamilton.
- Le Cordon Bleu – Get a globally recognized qualification in cookery or cuisine at Le Cordon Bleu New Zealand. Learn from Master Chefs in state-of-the-art kitchens. Le Cordon Bleu cuisine courses and programmes are highly respected and globally recognised, by graduating with Le Cordon Bleu, you’ll become part of a great tradition of excellence, with credentials that will set you apart from the competition in a demanding and changing industry.
- Pacific International Hotel Management School - PIHMS is the only training institute in New Zealand that has a simulated hotel campus operating like an actual hotel. The training we provide in Food and Beverage, Kitchen, Front Office and Housekeeping helps you develop and practice these key skills. Our programmes are designed to ensure you have the right mix of ability and skill for what is expected in the workplace or by industry.
- Te Rito Maihoha Early Childhood New Zealand - Organisation offers teacher education from foundational to postgraduate levels in early childhood and primary education. It provides professional development to enhance teaching practices.
The event is organised by Thames International Educational Consultancy (Pvt) Ltd, the pioneer in New Zealand Education in Sri Lanka; supported by Education New Zealand (New Zealand Government Agency). Operating since 2004 Thames International is well known for providing dedicated and personalised service to aspiring students For further information please contact us
at 011 4319027, Email:
info@thameslanka.com. Website: www.thameslanka.com
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