University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand · Public University
- Tuition (indicative)
- NZD 36,500 – NZD 49,500/yr
- Founded
- 1883
Ara Institute of Canterbury is a public institute of technology in Canterbury, New Zealand. It suits applicants looking for a bachelor's-level option and who want to study at an institute rather than a traditional university.
The available programme information points to one bachelor's degree option, with Early Childhood Education shown as an example programme. The programme catalogue is limited in what is published, so check the official website for the full current list before applying.
International applicants should apply through the institute's official admissions process and check the website for entry requirements, documents, and deadlines. Because detailed admissions rules are not given here, confirm the exact pathway for your chosen programme with admissions.
Tuition fees are not published, so confirm the current international fee directly with the admissions office. Living costs in Canterbury will depend on your housing, transport, and day-to-day spending.
The language of instruction is not published, so confirm that before you apply. Also check visa requirements, your programme entry requirements, when you can start, and whether your chosen course has any specific international student conditions.
New Zealand has 12 universities in this comparison set, and Ara stands apart because it is a public institute of technology rather than a university. That makes it a more specific fit for applicants who want bachelor's-level study in a vocationally oriented institution.
Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.
It is a public institute of technology in Canterbury, New Zealand.
Bachelor's Degree.
One programme is listed.
Early Childhood Education.
Ara Institute of Canterbury, often simply referred to as Ara, is an institute of technology in Canterbury, New Zealand. It was formed in 2016 from the merger of Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (CPIT) and Aoraki Polytechnic.
Indicative annual tuition
On request
Indicative living cost
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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.
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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.
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