On 1 September 2026, Associate Professor Dr Sanya Siriwittayapakhon, Associate Professor Dr Cheema Soralump, and Assistant Professor Dr Varinporn Asokboonrat from the English-language Environmental Engineering Program, Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University, welcomed Dr Kay Sneddon, Southeast Asia Regional Manager for International Development at the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT).


The Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, or NMIT, is a New Zealand government technology institute with more than 120 years of educational history.
NMIT stands out for its hands-on learning approach and small class sizes, which allow students to receive close support. It also offers opportunities for project work, internships, and learning with industry partners, helping prepare students for careers in the global workplace.
- Programs emphasize practical, applicable skills.
- Small classes make it easy to access instructors.
- Strong partnerships with local companies and industries.
- Support services for international students throughout their studies.
- Located in Nelson, a peaceful, safe city surrounded by nature.
Areas in which NMIT excels:
- English Language
- Business & Accounting
- Information Technology, AI & Cybersecurity
- Engineering
- Sustainable Management


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