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Ara Institute of Canterbury

Ara Institute of Canterbury is a college in Christchurch, New Zealand. Explore programmes, entry information, estimated legacy fees and available funding notes.

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LocationChristchurch, New Zealand
Programme catalogue10 programmes
Legacy annual range$12K–$24K
Funding notes5

At a glance

Institution type
college
City
Christchurch
Region / state
Canterbury
Campuses
Christchurch
Application fee
Not available

Programmes

UG
Health & MedicineUndergraduate

Bachelor of Nursing

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Christchurch, New Zealand 3 years
Legacy annual tuition$23,780Legacy data
PG
Health & MedicinePostgraduate

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Christchurch, New Zealand 1 years
Legacy annual tuition$23,780Legacy data
PG
Business & ManagementPostgraduate

Postgraduate Diploma in Business

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Christchurch, New Zealand 1 years
Legacy annual tuition$12,300Legacy data
PG
OtherPostgraduate

Master of Creative Practice

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Christchurch, New Zealand 1.5 years
Legacy annual tuition$22,140Legacy data

Typical intakes

Semester 1 (February) Semester 2 (July)

Scholarship and funding notes

Funding note 1
Scholarship Names & Values:
Funding note 2
Ara International Student Academic Scholarship: 7 scholarships of NZ$5,000 each (applied as credit to second year tuition; Sem 1 deadline Jan 16, 2026; Sem 2 deadline May 31, 2026; for Level 7+ Bachelor or Master’s programme new entrants)
Funding note 3
Rama Family Trust Scholarship (Indian Passport Holders): NZ$1,000 per semester (3 recipients per semester; eligibility requires Indian passport, completion and pass of 1 academic year in 2+ year programme, strong academic achievement or inspirational approach; opens July 25, closes Aug 17 annually)
Funding note 4
Rika Fund: NZ$2,500 (one-off payment; for full-time domestic or international learners with clear career vision; application dates TBA)
Funding note 5
International Learner Study Grants: Automatically applied to tuition (amount varies; no application required)