Pacific International Hotel Management School (PIHMS)

Pacific International Hotel Management School (PIHMS) is an institute in New Plymouth. International students should budget around US$36,500 a year in total, covering roughly US$26,900 in tuition and US$9,600 in living costs. Entry requirements are listed by level, with the English score each one needs. It is one of 11 institutions we list in New Zealand.

4 Henwood Road, Bell Block, New Plymouth 4312, New Zealand

Tuition: US$26,900/yr
Living: US$9,600/yr
Total: US$36,500/yr
Type: Institute
Location: New Plymouth

Why students choose Pacific International Hotel Management School (PIHMS)

Pacific International Hotel Management School has the only dedicated hotel teaching model in New Zealand, with 150 four-star hotel-standard rooms where students live and study
Students build expertise through practice in on-campus restaurants, kitchens, reception desks, bars and hotel facilities
Students are guaranteed paid placements at major hotels
A structure of six months' taught study and six months' paid placement
98% of PIHMS graduates are recruited within three months of finishing, and 72% of those are promoted within their first year

Pacific International Hotel Management School (PIHMS) entry requirements

Set by the institution and grouped by level. English scores are minimums.

Diploma entry requirements

Completion of year 12 in New Zealand or elsewhere, or completion of a foundation year after year 11
IELTS 5.5–6.0.

Bachelor's entry requirements

Applicants must have completed the PIHMS hospitality management diploma at level 5 or 6 to progress to this course

Postgraduate entry requirements

A bachelor's degree
IELTS 6.5 with no component below 6.0

Master's entry requirements

Graduates in a hospitality-related field
IELTS 6.5

Scholarships at Pacific International Hotel Management School (PIHMS)

Scholarships from the university and leading external organisations

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to study at Pacific International Hotel Management School (PIHMS)?

Budget roughly US$36,500 a year in total — about US$26,900 in tuition and US$9,600 in living costs. Fees vary by programme; the schedule on this page lists what the institution publishes.

What are the entry requirements for Pacific International Hotel Management School (PIHMS)?

Requirements are set by level and listed in full on this page. Completion of year 12 in New Zealand or elsewhere, or completion of a foundation year after year 11

Where is Pacific International Hotel Management School (PIHMS)?

Pacific International Hotel Management School (PIHMS) is in New Plymouth, at 4 Henwood Road, Bell Block, New Plymouth 4312, New Zealand.

Can international students work while studying at Pacific International Hotel Management School (PIHMS)?

Work rights are set nationally, not by the institution. In New Zealand the current allowance is 20 hours/week during term, and the post-study route is post-study work visa — up to 3 years.