Surge in international students at Wintec

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Wintec leaders are confident international student numbers will return to pre-Covid levels within the next two years.

As of May 2025, there were 705 equivalent full-time international students enrolled, up 44% from May 2024, according to figures released by Te Pūkenga.

In the 12 month period ending May 2025, international students at all Te Pūkenga polytechnics saw growth.

Wintec operations manager Warwick Pitts said international student numbers at Wintec and across Te Pūkenga are returning to pre-Covid levels.

He said New Zealand had a strong international reputation before Covid and that remains true.

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