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What are the bring your own device (BYOD) specifications?

Our Information Technology programmes require you to bring your own device/laptop (BYOD) in order to complete your studies.

BYOD Specifications for Computing and Information Techology programmes

The following BYOD specifications are required for:

The minimum specifications we require are:

  • Windows 11 Operating System
  • Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor
  • 16GB of memory
  • 500GB+ NVMe SSD
  • 1Gbps Ethernet port or purchase an adapter if needed for network courses
  • 802.11n wireless
  • Webcam

Additional Requirements:

256 GB Internal SSD, 2.5"form factor, SATA 3 interface - you will need one or two per course, depending on your course selection.

Can I use an Apple product?
Current NMIT guidelines do not support the use of Apple products for our programmes.

BYOD is not required for Diploma of Animation or Bachelor of Computer-Generated Imagery students:

However, if students do wish to purchase their own laptop the Specifications are:

The minimum you require is:

  • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 OC with 6GB GDDR5
  • 32GB RAM
  • 256GB PCIe M.2 SSD
  • 1TB 7200RPM HDD