Tertiary Providers

Leading Provider in Australasia

UP Education is the largest private tertiary education group in New Zealand and a growing force across Australia. Through our network of 64 campuses in 18 locations, we deliver in-demand vocational, higher education, and pathway programs to approximately 39,000 students every year.

With supportive learning environments and a passionate team of educators, we focus on equipping students with lifelong, adaptable skills that prepare them to thrive—both in the workplace and in life. Explore our network of leading tertiary providers below to find the right fit for your future.

Our offering

Delivering certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships, bachelor degrees and masters across a wide range of indusstries including Health, Trades, Technology, Early Childhood, Hospitality, Creative Industries and Agriculture.

Across our offering our modes of learning space face-to-face, blended and online learning.

All UP Education Private Training Establishments are NZQA Category 1 accredited; the highest accreditation awarded to training providers in New Zealand. In Australia our Private Colleges are fully accredited.

With an unwavering focus on learner outcomes, we consistently deliver industry-leading qualification completions rates.

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We started in 2012 with a mission to provide exceptional health education to students. Today, we have realised that dream with a completion rate of over 90% within schools— making us one of the best RTOs in the industry. Connect ‘n’ Grow have expanded to mainstream schools, businesses, and individuals—giving every person that aspires to have a successful career in health and social service an opportunity.

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Inspired by the pride New Zealand has for its unique food culture, the goal of The Culinary Collective is to grow the next generation of chefs, bartenders, baristas and hospitality leaders to put us on the world map.

Visit The Culinary Collective website

Healthcare Academy of New Zealand grows the critically understaffed healthcare workforce in Aotearoa.

We are dedicated to connecting and educating the next generation of aspiring healthcare professionals. Our aim is to provide a supportive, seamless journey from class to clinic to career to community.

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An established tertiary education provider for nearly 40 years, New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) provides internationally recognised qualifications to enable students to excel in – Early Childhood Education and Health and Wellbeing.

 

Visit New Zealand Tertiary College website

NZMA teaches real skills for today’s professions. Across seven campuses worldwide NZMA delivers employment-focused vocational training students in the fields of hospitality, cookery, trades, early childhood education and health.

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For over 30 years, New Zealand’s largest specialist creative and IT college has been fuelling the creative and IT industries with talented graduates who go on to extraordinary careers in animation, film, emerging technologies, game development, graphic design and more.

Visit Yoobee website

Builders Academy Australia offers nationally accredited qualifications for the building and construction industry. Qualifications range from pre-apprenticeships up to Diploma level and cover trades such as carpentry, plumbing, work health and safety and building and construction.

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Offering national and international qualifications, small classes and industry qualified teaching staff, Elite is the leading beauty therapy educator in New Zealand. Our students graduate with the skills they need to become successful beauty therapists.

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Acknowledge Education is a dual sector education provider offering VET and HE courses across Community Services, Cooking and Hospitality, and English Language. With a 140+ year history, it has a national footprint of eight campuses across Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Brisbane.

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We are focused on helping more and more Australians achieve their career aspirations and ensuring they’re prepared for future workforce needs. We support you to achieve your career goals, from work integrated learning, through to work placement.

Visit Swinburne Open Education website

The Institute of Allied Health is a national education provider specialising in online health courses that lead to working in support and administrative roles in health-related services. We provide a supportive, seamless journey from class to clinic to career to community.

 

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For over 40 years, Cut Above Academy has given students the edge they need to become hairstylists, barbers, makeup and special effects artists. Direct industry links and on-site teaching studios deliver highly skilled, committed and technically excellent graduates.

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Judged the best hotel and hospitality school in Australia, ICHM provides world-class hospitality teaching facilities, opportunities for work integrated learning placements, and exceptional employment outcomes, with 87% of students securing jobs after graduation.

Visit International College of Hotel Management website

Established in 1996 to provide tertiary level education with specialist courses in sport management, exercise prescription, personal training and pre-police training. Campuses are located in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch.

Visit New Zealand Institute of Sport  website

For the last 29 years Land Based Training has been developing dependable workers in a range of land focussed industries that are vital in New Zealand. Courses range from agriculture to horticulture, apiculture to sustainability. Land Based Training emphasizes practical skills and industry relevance, aiming to empower learners and foster community growth.  

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Preparing students for global careers in hotels, airlines, travel agencies, tourism companies, cruise ships, conferencing and more. NZST has eight vibrant campuses across New Zealand and a line up of industry-relevant certificates and diplomas.

Visit New Zealand School of Tourism website

Builders Academy NZ is a new on-site apprenticeship partner that works with you to build dependable, resilient professionals in carpentry. With the construction industry grappling with skills shortages and an ageing workforce, it’s crucial we train new tradespeople to ensure sustained productivity. 

Visit Builder Academy website

Endeavour College of Natural Health is the largest private Higher Education provider of natural medicine courses in the Southern Hemisphere. We support our students with lecturers from the forefront of the complementary medicine industry, cutting edge curricula, and Australia’s largest choice of natural health degrees. 

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Photography Studies College (PSC) is a leading Australian institution specializing in photography education. Based in Melbourne, PSC offers accredited degrees, diplomas, and certificates, focusing on creative and professional development. Recognized as Australia’s top photography school, it provides industry-relevant training in a supportive environment.

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Founded in 1990, the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors is the leading provider of tertiary counselling education in Australia. AIPC predominantly delivers learning online. It has seven campuses across Australia for student support and practical elements.

 

Visit Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors website

Monarch Institute is an Australian RTO offering flexible, online courses in accounting, finance, business, and more. Their industry-aligned programs focus on practical skills, supported by expert trainers. Trusted by over 35,000 students since 2011, they provide quality education with strong industry connections.

Visit Monarch website