Polytechnic
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand
Explore available courses, entry requirements and funding options at Ara Institute of Canterbury.
Apply to Ara Institute of Canterbury →Tuition / yr
NZD 20,500 – 31,600 / yr
Intakes
Feb, July
Entry
NCEA Level 3 or equivalent; IELTS 6.0 (degree level)
Available courses
Programs at Ara Institute of Canterbury
- Engineering
- Architecture
- Business
- Creative Arts (Journalism
- Fashion Technology
- Visual Communication)
- Nursing
- Hospitality
- Trades.
- Levels: Certificate to Master's (limited postgrad: Sustainable Practice
- Creative Practice).
Scholarships
Funding at Ara Institute of Canterbury
University-specific awards for international students. National scholarships for New Zealand are listed on the New Zealand overview.
15–30% tuition
Ara Institute of Canterbury International Merit Award
Merit-based reduction for high-achieving international applicants.
NZ$2,000–5,000
Early Acceptance Bursary
One-off grant for students who accept their offer before the priority deadline.
Varies
Regional / Faculty Scholarship
Faculty-specific awards for eligible programs — ask your counsellor for current intakes.
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