New Zealand University
NZST (UP)
New Zealand School of Tourism - UP education
NZST (UP)
New Zealand School of Tourism - UP education
Location
Auckland
School Address
Auckland City: 360 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
Auckland Airport: 3 Leonard Isitt Drive, Auckland Airport, Auckland 2022
Wellington: Level 3, West Wing Wellington Railway Station, 2 Bunny Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011
Rotorua: 1178 Pukaki Street, Rotorua 3010
Hamilton: 94 Tristram Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204
Dunedin: 9 Moray Place, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9058
Christchurch: 829 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8144
Auckland Airport: 3 Leonard Isitt Drive, Auckland Airport, Auckland 2022
Wellington: Level 3, West Wing Wellington Railway Station, 2 Bunny Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011
Rotorua: 1178 Pukaki Street, Rotorua 3010
Hamilton: 94 Tristram Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204
Dunedin: 9 Moray Place, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9058
Christchurch: 829 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8144
School Type
Private
Popular Majors
Tourism, Hotel Management, Flight Attendant Courses
Website
School Size
Approximately 7,000 students
School Introduction
NZST, officially known as the New Zealand School of Tourism, is one of New Zealand’s largest travel and tourism education providers. Established in 1985, the institution has a strong local student community, with approximately 95% of students from New Zealand. As a specialist travel and tourism school under UP Education, NZST operates seven campuses nationwide. Graduates pursue exciting career opportunities across the tourism and hospitality industry, including hotels, visitor information centres, travel agencies, airlines, duty-free retailers, car rental companies, and other tourism businesses.
Courses offered include Tourism Management, Hotel Management, and Flight Attendant Training.
Why choose NZST
- Industry-Standard Training Facilities: The NZST Auckland Airport Campus features specialised aircraft training facilities and modern equipment suitable for professional airline crew training.
- Airline Recruitment Opportunities: Hainan Airlines and Tianjin Airlines visit the campus each year to interview students, creating excellent opportunities for aspiring flight attendants.
- Experienced Industry Tutors: Classes are delivered by qualified tourism and aviation professionals with extensive real-world industry experience.
- Practical Internship Placements: NZST courses include hands-on internship opportunities that help students gain valuable workplace experience.
- Global Internship Partners: International students may secure internships with leading organisations such as Walt Disney World, Ski Canada, and The Ritz-Carlton.
- Strong Graduate Employment Rate: Approximately 98% of graduates receive job offers after completing their internships, reflecting NZST’s strong industry connections and career outcomes.
