All Levels
Bachelor / Master NZD 5,000
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand
"Ara rau, taumata rau — Many pathways, many opportunities"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
80%
Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
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PSW VISA
Up to 3 years
About Ara Institute of Canterbury
Ara Institute of Canterbury is a government-funded tertiary institute in Christchurch, New Zealand, created in 2016 when CPIT and Aoraki Polytechnic merged. It has four campuses: City, Manawa and Woolston in Christchurch, and Timaru. International tuition for bachelor's and master's programmes is NZD 26,572 – 29,761 per year. All programmes are taught in English.
Rankings & Recognition
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Not ranked in QS World University Rankings 2026.
Accreditations & Memberships
Engineering New Zealand (Dublin & Sydney Accords)
NZ Institute of Quantity Surveyors
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Ara Institute of Canterbury's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
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Employer Reputation
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Faculty Student Ratio
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Key Facts
1,000+
International Students
Level 3 – 9
Qualifications
2016
Established
80%
Acceptance Rate
English
Teaching Language
Popular Programs
Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Information & Communication Technologies
Application Details
Application Route
Online / PDF form / Agent
Application Fee
No application fee listed
Intakes
February, July
UG Deadline
Sem 1: 14 Dec · Sem 2: 31 May
PG Deadline
Sem 1: 14 Dec · Sem 2: 31 May
Student Services Levy
NZD 392.50 / year
Medical Insurance
NZD 925 / year
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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IELTS
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6.0 (no band < 5.5) · PG: 6.5 (no band < 6.0) |
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TOEFL iBT
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60 (Writing 18) · PG: 79 (Writing 21) |
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PTE Academic
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50 (no band < 42) · PG: 58 (no band < 50) |
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Duolingo English Test
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Not accepted |
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Cambridge English
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169 · PG: 176 |
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LanguageCert Academic
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65 · PG: 70 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
N/A
I-20 Processing
—
Post-Study Work
Up to 3 years
Green Card Pathway
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Financials
Application Fee
No application fee listed
Avg Scholarship
NZD 5,000
Career Outcomes
25 hrs/week
Work While Study
Full-time
Work in Holidays
Up to 3 years
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff —
Student-Staff Ratio —
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
City campus: 130 Madras Street, Christchurch. Manawa campus: 276 Antigua Street, Christchurch (nursing, midwifery, medical imaging). Timaru campus: 32 Arthur Street, Timaru. Woolston campus: Christchurch.
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Student Life & Housing
Housing
Ōtautahi House
Homestay
New Zealand Homestay
NZEAS
Dining
On-campus cafes
Student-run restaurant
Health & Wellness
Health centre (GP & nurses)
Free counselling
Nutrition clinic
Osteopathic clinic
Gym
Activities & Clubs
Gaming
Tramping
Rainbow
Japan club
Poetry club
Faith groups
Diversity & Demographics
International Students
1,000+
Cost Deep-Dive
Annual Tuition
NZD 26,572 – 29,761 / year
Living Expenses
NZD 1,667 / month
Intakes & Deadlines
Main intakes are February and July (some programmes also start in January, March, April or October). International application deadlines for 2026: Semester 1 – 14 December 2025, Semester 2 – 31 May 2026.
Scholarships at Ara Institute of Canterbury
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Class 12 / NCEA Level 3 or equivalent
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Acceptance Rate
80%
English Proficiency
IELTS
6.0 (no band < 5.5) · PG: 6.5 (no band < 6.0)TOEFL iBT
60 (Writing 18) · PG: 79 (Writing 21)PTE Academic
50 (no band < 42) · PG: 58 (no band < 50)Duolingo English Test
Not acceptedCambridge English
169 · PG: 176LanguageCert Academic
Required Documents
Application form
Academic transcripts
English test result
Personal statement
Application Process
1
Apply
Submit form with documents
2
Get Offer
Receive Offer of Place
3
Pay Fees
Pay tuition fees
4
Apply Visa
Apply at immigration.govt.nz
5
Arrive
Report with passport & visa, attend orientation
Campus & Location
City campus: 130 Madras Street, Christchurch. Manawa campus: 276 Antigua Street, Christchurch (nursing, midwifery, medical imaging). Timaru campus: 32 Arthur Street, Timaru. Woolston campus: Christchurch.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Bachelor of Nursing
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Bachelor's
Bachelor of Engineering Technology
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Bachelor's
Bachelor of Applied Management
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Bachelor's
Bachelor of Accounting
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Bachelor's
Bachelor of Construction
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Bachelor's
Bachelor of Medical Imaging
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Bachelor's
Bachelor of Design
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Bachelor's
Bachelor of Architectural Studies
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Bachelor's
Bachelor of Applied Science
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Bachelor's
Bachelor of Midwifery
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Bachelor's
Bachelor of Social Work
Master's
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Master's
Master of Sustainable Practice
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Master's
Master of Creative Practice
Postgraduate Diploma
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Postgraduate Diploma
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management
Graduate Diploma
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Graduate Diploma
Graduate Diploma in Information and Communication Technologies
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Graduate Diploma
Graduate Diploma in Construction Management
Diploma
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