Tertiary Providers
UP Education is the largest private tertiary education group in Australasia.
Leading Provider in Australasia
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.
Established in 1996 to provide tertiary level education with specialist courses in sports management, exercise prescription, personal training, and pre-police training. Campuses are located in Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton, and Christchurch.
Offering national and international qualifications, small classes and industry qualified teaching staff, Elite is the leading beauty educator in New Zealand. Our students graduate with the skills they need to become successful beauty therapists.
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.
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.
PSC Creative College is a leading Australian institution specialising in photography education. Based in Melbourne, PSC offers accredited degrees, diplomas, and certificates, focusing on creative and professional development. Recognised as Australia's top photography school, it provides industry-relevant training in a supportive environment.
Judged as 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 employment after graduation.
Preparing students for 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.
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.
Established in 2012 with a mission to provide exceptional health education to students. Today, Connect ’n’ Grow has realised that dream with a completion rate of over 90% within schools - making them one of the best RTOs in the industry. Connect 'n' Grow have expanded to mainstream schools, businesses, and individuals - giving every person to aspires to have a successful career in health and social service an opportunity.
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.
Swinburne Open Ed is focused on helping more and more Australians achieve their career aspirations and ensuring they're prepared for future workforce needs. They support students to achieve their career goals, from work integrated learning, through to work placement.
For the last 29 years Land Based Training has been developing dependable workers in a range of land focused 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.
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 delivery highly skilled, committed and technically excellent graduates.
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 aging workforce, it's crucial we train new tradespeople to ensure sustained productivity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 lectures from the forefront of the complementary medicine industry, cutting edge curricula, and Australia's largest choice of natural health degrees.
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.
Builders Academy Australia offers nationally accredited qualifications for the building and construction industry. Qualifications range from pre-apprenticeship up to Diploma level and cover trades such as carpentry, plumbing, work health and safety, and building and construction.
AIS is one of New Zealand’s earliest and most established private tertiary education providers, founded in 1990. It is recognised for its strong academic quality, high level of student support, international outlook, and solid industry recognition. Its programmes span popular disciplines including Business, Information Technology, Tourism Management, and English language studies such as NZCEL.