Mainstream programmes
Ara offers an extensive selection of mainstream programmes for international students, across a wide range of subjects.
At Ara you’ll learn from experts in modern environments with industry-standard equipment. Our programmes are hands-on and practical. Many include workplace experience - such as work placements, internships and industry projects. This is to ensure that when you graduate, you’re truly work-ready.
Our class sizes are generally small, so you get to know your tutors and classmates and they get to know you. And as an international student, you’ll be supported throughout your study journey by dedicated international student support advisors who are committed to your wellbeing and success.
View International pathway charts to our mainstream programmes here.
Ara is an approved host institution for Fullbright US graduate studies for the Master of Sustainable Practice and the Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Practice.
Graduate Diploma in Construction Management
Expand your knowledge and skills for senior roles in the construction industry.
Graduate Diploma in Quantity Surveying
Develop your quantity surveying skills for a rapidly evolving industry.
Bachelor of Architectural Studies
Add technical skills and knowledge to your creative abilities for a career in architectural design.
Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying)
Become a sought-after professional in the construction industry.
Graduate Certificate in Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Be part of the next productivity step-change in construction, architecture and civil engineering.
New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology
Contribute to the shape of our built environment as an architectural technician.
New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying)
Gain the expertise and specialist skills needed for a career in quantity surveying.
New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Construction Management)
Gain the expertise and specialist skills needed for a career in construction management.
New Zealand Certificate in Digital Media and Design
Learn how to use digital technology to express your creativity.
New Zealand Certificate in Creativity
Gain foundation skills for employment or further studies in creative environments.
New Zealand Certificate in Fashion
Deliver on your design aspirations and learn the conceptual and construction skills needed to meet fashion industry expectations.
New Zealand Diploma in Digital Media and Design (Level 5)
Start your career in design with a solid foundation of core skills.
New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design
Enhance your creative skills to establish yourself as an arts practitioner.
Graduate Certificate in Information Design
Gain communication skills that are in demand across a wide range of sectors.
Bachelor of Design (Photography)
Become an accomplished photographer, capable of working across a diverse spectrum of disciplines.
Bachelor of Design (Motion Design)
Harness your imagination and creativity and channel towards a career in the dynamic field of motion design.
Bachelor of Design (Applied Visual Art)
Learn how to frame and develop creative ideas through hands-on interaction with a range of media and prepare yourself for independent art practice in a studio environment
Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication Design)
Learn how to generate ideas, solve problems and design innovative solutions in advertising, marketing and communication design.
Bachelor of Design (Fashion Technology and Design)
Establish a name for yourself in the fashion industry by combining your flair, creativity and passion with professional expertise and technical skills
The International learning pathway into this programme can be seen here.
Graduate Diploma in Accounting
Complement your degree with accountancy skills and experience applicable to many business situations and commercial pursuits.
Graduate Diploma in Applied Management
Complement your existing degree and advance your career in management by tailoring this graduate qualification to meet your specific needs.
Graduate Diploma in Business Information Systems
Acquire the skills and knowledge to keep up with the latest innovative business systems and advances in technology.
Graduate Diploma in Business Transformation and Change
Learn how to guide companies through transformations required to address.
Graduate Diploma in Event Management
Develop a high degree of event management finesse and nurture your talent for an exciting career in a dynamic industry.
Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management
Develop your hospitality expertise to co-ordinate and plan the operational aspects of running a food and beverage service.
Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
Learn how to foster smooth employee/employer relations and gain skills essential for maintaining a satisfied and effective workforce.
Graduate Diploma in Marketing and Sales
Gain theory and practical experience in the art of generating sales in today's competitive marketplace.
Graduate Diploma in Operations and Production Management
Use your strong organisational skills and advance your appreciation of the procedures required to ensure production functions at optimum levels.
Graduate Diploma in Project Management
Combine your big picture thinking and attention to detail with project management skills that are in demand around the world.
Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Logistics
Acquire the ability to make sound strategic decisions and solve problems in supply chain logistics.
Bachelor of Applied Management
Gain specialist skills to make your mark in business.
New Zealand Diploma in Business (Project Management)
Equip yourself with the skills to manage projects on time and within budget.
New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 4)
Take a leading role in office administration.
New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 3)
Gain skills to become a competent business administrator.
Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications (Radio)
Become skilled in radio and related fields with our highly regarded radio specialisation.
Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications (Screen and Television Production)
Develop the skills and expertise required to create engaging screen-based content.
Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications (Journalism)
Prepare to face the world of broadcast and online news and current affairs head-on with our internationally renowned journalism degree.
New Zealand Certificate in Creativity
Gain foundation skills for employment or further studies in creative environments.
Graduate Diploma in Information and Communication Technologies
Complement your existing degree and open doors to working in innovative ICT settings.
Bachelor of Information and Communication Technologies (Software Development Pathway)
Advance your existing skills in computing and broaden your employment opportunities in this fast-evolving field.
Bachelor of Information and Communication Technologies (Networking and Infrastructure Pathway)
Advance your existing skills in computing and broaden your employment opportunities in this fast-evolving field.
Bachelor of Information and Communication Technologies (Information Systems Pathway)
Advance your existing skills in computing and broaden your employment opportunities in this fast-evolving field.
New Zealand Diploma in Systems Administration
Gain the knowledge and skills required to specialise in systems administration.
New Zealand Diploma in Web Development and Design
Master the technical and creative skills required to plan, develop and maintain websites.
New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support
Develop a broad range of technical support and networking skills.
New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials
Gain a broad range of computing skills to set you on a path to a career in IT.
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil)
Prepare for an exciting career in civil infrastructure design and development.
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical)
Prepare for an exciting career in electrical design and development.
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical)
Prepare for an exciting career in mechanical design and development.
Graduate Diploma in Computer Aided Design
Further your expertise to meet the demand for CAD professionals in the architecture, engineering and manufacturing sectors.
Diploma in Engineering - Electronic
You will study the principles and practices for the design and development of component electronics.
Diploma in Engineering - Electrical
You will study the principles and practices for the design and development of electrical supply.
Diploma in Engineering - Civil
Learn about the design and development of civil infrastructure including water supply and treatment, irrigation and hydropower systems, highways, subdivisions and structural architecture.
The International learning pathway into this programme can be seen here:
Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management
Develop your hospitality expertise to co-ordinate and plan the operational aspects of running a food and beverage service.
Bachelor of International Tourism and Hospitality Management
Become a leader in the fast-evolving tourism and hospitality sector.
Diploma in Cookery – Advanced Cookery
Gain the cooking skills and expertise needed to produce advanced dishes and take a leading role in commercial kitchen environments.
Diploma in Cookery – Advanced Patisserie
Acquire the advanced cooking skills required to produce complex patisserie items and take a leading role in commercial kitchen environments.
New Zealand Diploma in Hospitality Management (Level 5)
Equip yourself with management skills for the hospitality industry.
Certificate in Travel (Level 4)
Expand your career opportunities within the dynamic travel and tourism industry.
New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Generalist)
Learn the delectable art of baking plus the essential skills required to work in a commercial or boutique bakery.
New Zealand Diploma in Beauty Therapy
Expand your skills and expertise to become a leader in beauty therapy.
New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Emerging Stylist)
Add to your salon skills to give yourself a strong start to a career in hairdressing.
Certificate in Commercial Barbering
Master the art of barbering for a career in an expanding sector.
New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support)
Gain the foundation skills needed to start a career in hairdressing.
Bachelor of Musculoskeletal Health
Gain skills for a health sector career with diverse opportunities.
Bachelor of Social Work
Gain the skills needed to help and support people facing challenging situations and events.
Bachelor of Medical Imaging
Combine your interest in science and technology with the rewards of working with people in a health setting.
Bachelor of Midwifery
Learn how to confidently nurture pregnant women through one of life's most meaningful events.
Graduate Diploma in Nursing
Align your overseas nursing qualification to New Zealand standards and pave the way to greater opportunities in the health sector.
New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing
Gain the skills and knowledge needed to help meet the growing demand for nurses in New Zealand.
Competency Assessment Programme - Enrolled Nurse
Obtain a current practicing certificate to work as an enrolled nurse in New Zealand.
The International learning pathway into this programme can be seen here.
Master of Sustainable Practice
Become a leader in sustainable practice.
Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Practice
Gain foundational knowledge and specialist skills in sustainable practice.
Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Practice
Acquire the knowledge and skills needed to be a change-maker in sustainability.
Graduate Diploma in Sustainability and Outdoor Education
Gain advanced professional development with a holistic approach in education for sustainability and outdoor education.
Bachelor of Sustainability and Outdoor Education
Develop and share your passion for health and wellbeing, sustainability, outdoor education and New Zealand's geography.
Certificate in Outdoor and Adventure Education (Multi-skilled) (Level 4)
Learn how to lead others confidently in outdoor pursuits.
Bachelor of Performing Arts (Music Theatre)
Gain a solid foundation of skills for a rewarding career on stage.
Bachelor of Music Arts
Study a range of courses including performance, composition, production, songwriting, music industry and find your place in the exciting global music community.
New Zealand Certificate in Music (Level 4)
Enhance your talent with performance skills and embark on a career in the music industry.
The International learning pathway into this programme can be seen here.
Graduate Diploma in Laboratory Technology
Expand on your science knowledge and skills for a career as a laboratory technician.
Bachelor of Applied Science (Health Promotion)
Learn how to prescribe and promote physical activity and lifestyle change to help treat and prevent disease.
Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Nutrition)
Gain an in-depth understanding of nutrition and the dietary influences that impact on the health of individuals.
Bachelor of Applied Science (Sport and Exercise Science)
Develop the practical skills and expertise needed to work in a wide range of sports, health and exercise science fields.
New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 6)
Gain in-demand skills for the fast-evolving commercial science and science laboratory sectors.
New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Level 6)
Become skilled in a rapidly changing profession and enjoy a rewarding career working with animals and their owners.
New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 5)
Meet the needs of an ever-expanding commercial science sector with STEM skills that you'll use every day in the workplace.
New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Level 5) with Veterinary Nursing Assistant Strand
Gain the skills and knowledge needed to be an effective part of the veterinary team, assisting veterinarians and veterinary nurses in clinical practice.
New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management with Companion Animal Strand
Match your passion for animals with the skills and knowledge needed to work in a diverse and rewarding field of animal care.
Contact details
Phone: 03 940 8389
International: +64 3 940 8000
Email: international@ara.ac.nz
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