New Zealand University

ARA

ARA Institute of Canterbury

Location
Christchurch
School Address
Christchurch City / Christchurch Manawa / Christchurch Woolston / Timaru / Oamaru
School Type
Polytechnic
Popular Majors
Business, Engineering, Architecture, Nursing, and more
Website
School Size
Approximately 12,000 enrolled and 1,800 international students

Why choose ARA

With campuses across New Zealand’s South Island including Christchurch, Timaru, Ashburton, and Oamaru — Ara offers internationally recognised qualifications from diplomas to bachelor’s degrees and beyond. Programmes are delivered in small, practical-focused classes designed to prepare students for employment. Ara is well known for its strong industry links and career-oriented education.

About the School

Ara Institute of Canterbury is a leading institute of technology based in the Canterbury region. Established in 2016 through the merger of CPIT (Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology) and Aoraki Polytechnic, Ara specialises in hands-on, skills-based education. Each year, around 19,000 domestic and international students enrol, with staff and students representing more than 50 countries.

Recommended programmes

Ara offers qualifications from Level 1 to Level 9 across a wide range of disciplines, including Business, Engineering, Architecture, Nursing, Creative Arts, Hospitality, Computing, Science, Languages, Education, and Broadcasting. Strong partnerships with industry ensure students gain relevant skills and access to diverse employment opportunities.

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