Ara Institute of Canterbury
New Zealand's largest polytechnic formed from the merger of CPIT and Aoraki Polytechnic, offering practical, career-focused education.
Established
2016
Students
24,000+
Location
Christchurch, Timaru, Ashburton
Ranking
New Zealand's largest polytechnic
Popular Courses & Programs
New Zealand Diploma in Engineering
Duration
2 years
Domestic Fee
NZ$6,240 per year (domestic)
International Fee
NZ$22,600 per year
Bachelor of Nursing
Duration
3 years
Domestic Fee
NZ$7,500 per year (domestic)
International Fee
NZ$28,350 per year
New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering
Duration
2 years
Domestic Fee
NZ$6,240 per year (domestic)
International Fee
NZ$20,800 per year
Diploma in Culinary Arts
Duration
2 years
Domestic Fee
NZ$6,240 per year (domestic)
International Fee
NZ$21,500 per year
Facilities & Services
✓ Trade training workshops
✓ Automotive training center
✓ Culinary arts kitchens
✓ Nursing simulation labs
✓ IT and computing labs
✓ Library and learning commons
✓ Student support services
✓ Childcare facilities
Accreditations & Recognition
🏅 NZQA Quality Assured
🏅 TEC Funded
🏅 Industry Body Recognition
🏅 Professional Certifications
Key Statistics
Student satisfaction
85%
Employment rate
92%
Course completion
High
Faculty count
1,000+
Graduate starting salary
NZ$45,000
Contact Information
International Students
Total Enrolled: 2,000+