Some Ara programmes have closing dates for international applications. Please refer to the programme page by following the links below to find the closing dates
All fees apply to international students. All fees are tuition only for 2018. Fees are in New Zealand dollars and include GST. The fee is the cost per year or the period of the programme if it is less than one year.
Foundation Studies
Architectural studies
| Title | Duration | Commences | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Diploma in Construction Management (Level 7) | Full-time, 1 year |
February, July |
$21,920 |
| Graduate Diploma in Quantity Surveying (Level 7) | Full-time, 1 year |
February, July |
$21,920 |
| Bachelor of Architectural Studies | Full-time, 3 years |
February |
$21,920 |
| Bachelor of Construction (with specialisations in Construction Management and Quantity Surveying) (Level 7) | Full-time, 3 years | Part-time up to 8 years |
February, July |
$21,280 |
| New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology | Full time - 2 years |
February, July |
$21,640 |
| New Zealand Diploma in Construction with strands in Construction Management and Quantity Surveying | Full-time, 2 years | Part-time up to 8 years |
February |
$21,260 |
Art and Design
| Title | Duration | Commences | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate in Information Design (Level 7) | Part-time up to 3 years |
February, July |
Please enquire |
| Bachelor of Design (Photography) | Full-time, 3 years |
February |
$21,920 |
| Bachelor of Design (Motion Design) | Full-time, 3 years |
February |
$21,920 |
| Bachelor of Design (Applied Visual Art) | Full-time, 3 years |
February |
$21,920 |
| Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication Design) | Full-time, 3 years |
February |
$21,920 |
| Bachelor of Design (Fashion Technology and Design) | Full-time, 3 years |
February |
$21,920 |
| New Zealand Diploma in Digital Media and Design (Level 5) | Full-time, 1 year |
February |
$21,920 |
| New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design (Level 5) | Full-time, 1 year |
February |
$21,920 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Digital Media and Design | Full-time, 6 months | Part-time up to 3 years |
July |
$10,960 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Creativity | Full-time, 6 months | Part-time up to 3 years |
February, July |
$10,960 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Fashion | Full-time, 6 months |
February, July |
$10,960 |
Business
| Title | Duration | Commences | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Diploma in Accounting | Full-time, 1 year | Part-time up to 4 years |
February, July |
$20,090+ $500 text book costs |
| Graduate Diploma in Applied Management | Full-time, 1 year | Part-time up to 4 years |
February, July |
$20,090+ $500 text book costs |
| Graduate Diploma in Business Information Systems | Full-time, 1 year | Part-time up to 4 years |
February, July (part time only) |
$20,090+ $500 text book costs |
| Graduate Diploma in Business Transformation and Change | Full-time, 1 year | Part-time up to 4 years |
February, July |
$20,090+ $500 text book costs |
| Graduate Diploma in Event Management | Full-time, 1 year | Part-time up to 4 years |
February, July |
$20,090+ $500 text book costs |
| Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management | Full-time, 1 year | Part-time up to 4 years |
February, July |
$20,920+ $500 text book costs |
| Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management | Full-time, 1 year | Part-time up to 4 years |
February, July |
$20,090+ $500 text book costs |
| Graduate Diploma in Marketing and Sales | Full-time, 1 year | Part-time up to 4 years |
February, July |
$20,090+ $500 text book costs |
| Graduate Diploma in Operations and Production Management | Full-time, 1 year | Part-time up to 4 years |
February, July |
$20,090+ $500 text book costs |
| Graduate Diploma in Project Management | Full-time, 1 year | Part-time up to 4 years |
February, July |
$20,090+ $500 text book costs |
| Graduate Diploma in Retail Management | Full-time, 1 year | Part-time up to 4 years |
Please enquire |
$19,500+ $500 text book costs |
| Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Logistics | Full-time, 1 year | Part-time up to 4 years |
February, July |
$20,090 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 4) | Full-time, 6 months | Part-time up to 3 years |
July |
$9,385 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 3) | Full-time, 17 weeks | Part-time up to 3 years |
February, July |
$9,670 |
| Bachelor of Applied Management (Accounting - ACA/CA Pathway) | Full-time, 3 years | Part-time up to 10 years |
February, July |
$18,770+ $500 text book costs |
| Bachelor of Applied Management (Accounting - CPA Pathway) | Full-time, 3 years | Part-time up to 10 years |
February, July |
$19,340+ $500 text book costs |
| Bachelor of Applied Management (Accounting) | Full-time, 3 years | Part-time up to 10 years |
February, July |
$19,340+ $500 text book costs |
| Bachelor of Applied Management (Personal Financial Planning) | Full-time, 3 years | Part-time up to 10 years |
Please enquire |
$19,340+ $500 text book costs |
| Bachelor of Applied Management (Business Information Systems) | Full-time, 3 years | Part-time up to 10 years |
February, July |
$19,340+ $500 text book costs |
| Bachelor of Applied Management (Event Management) | Full-time, 3 years | Part-time up to 10 years |
February, July |
$19,340+ $500 text book costs |
| Bachelor of Applied Management (Human Resource Management) | Full-time, 3 years | Part-time up to 10 years |
February, July |
$19,340+ $500 text book costs |
| Bachelor of Applied Management (Innovation and Entrepreneurship ) | Full-time, 3 years | Part-time up to 10 years |
Please enquire |
$18,770+ $500 text book costs |
| Bachelor of Applied Management (Retail Management) | Full-time, 3 years | Part-time up to 10 years |
Please enquire |
$19,340+ $500 text book costs |
| Bachelor of Applied Management (Marketing and Sales) | Full-time, 3 years | Part-time up to 10 years |
February, July |
$18,770+ $500 text book costs |
| Bachelor of Applied Management (Supply Chain Logistics) | Full-time, 3 years | Part-time up to 10 years |
February, July |
$19,340+ $500 text book costs |
| Bachelor of Applied Management (Operations and Production Management) | Full-time, 3 years | Part-time up to 10 years |
February, July |
$19,340+ $500 text book costs |
| Bachelor of Applied Management (Project Management) | Full-time, 3 years | Part-time up to 10 years |
February, July |
$19,340+ $500 text book costs |
| Bachelor of Applied Management (Business Transformation and Change) | Full-time, 3 years | Part-time up to 10 years |
February, July |
$19,340+ $500 text book costs |
Broadcasting and Media
| Title | Duration | Commences | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications (Journalism) | Full-time, 3 years |
February |
$23,660 |
| Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications (Screen and Television Production) | Full-time, 3 years |
February |
$23,660 |
| Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications (Radio) | Full-time, 3 years |
February |
$23,660 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Creativity | Full-time, 6 months | Part-time up to 3 years |
February, July |
$10,960 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Communications Media | Full-time 6 months | Part-time up to 2 years |
February |
$21,920 |
Computing and ICT
| Title | Duration | Commences | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Diploma in Information and Communication Technologies | Full-time, 1 year | Part-time up to 5 years |
February, July |
$21,360 |
| Bachelor of Information and Communication Technologies | Full-time, 3 years | Part-time up to 5 years |
February, July |
$20,620 |
| New Zealand Diploma in Networking (Level 6) | Full-time, 1 year | Part-time up to 3 years |
February, July |
$20,620 |
| New Zealand Diploma in Systems Administration (Level 6) | Full-time, 1 year | Part-time up to 3 years |
February, July |
$20,620 |
| New Zealand Diploma in Web Development and Design (Level 5) | Full-time, 1 year | Part-time up to 3 years |
February, July |
$20,620 |
| New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support (Level 5) | Full-time, 1 year | Part-time up to 3 years |
February, July |
$20,620 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4) | Full-time, 6 months | Part-time up to 2 years |
February, July |
$10,010 |
Engineering
| Title | Duration | Commences | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Computer Aided Design | Full-time, 1 year | Part-time up to 5 years |
February, July |
$20,640 |
| Graduate Diploma in Computer Aided Design | Full-time, 1 year | Part-time up to 4 years |
February, July |
$21,920 |
| New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) (Electrical) | Full-time, 2 years | Part-time up to 5 years |
February |
$21,280 |
| New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) (Mechanical) | Full-time, 2 years | Part-time up to 5 years |
February, July |
$21,280 |
| New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) (Civil) | Full-time, 2 years | Part-time up to 5 years |
February, July |
$21,280 |
| Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) | Full-time, 3 years | Part-time up to 10 years |
February, July |
$21,920 |
| Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical) | Full-time, 3 years | Part-time up to 10 years |
February |
$21,920 |
| Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical) | Full-time, 3 years | Part-time up to 10 years |
February, July |
$21,920 |
Food and Hospitality
| Title | Duration | Commences | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management | Full-time, 1 year | Part-time up to 4 years |
February, July |
$20,920+ $500 text book costs |
| Bachelor of International Tourism and Hospitality Management | Full-time, 3 years |
February, July |
$20,920 |
| New Zealand Diploma in Hospitality Management (Level 5) | Full-time, 1 year |
February, July |
$20,620 |
| New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5) with Cookery Strand | Full-time, 1 year |
February, July |
$20,620 |
| New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5) with Patisserie Strand | Full-time, 1 year |
February |
$20,620 |
| Career Baker | Full-time, 1 year |
February |
$20,620 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Level 3) with Barista and Café Service Strands | Full-time, 6 months |
February, July |
$10,310 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Travel (Level 4) | Full-time, 6 months |
July |
$10,010 |
Hair and Beauty
| Title | Duration | Commences | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Beauty Therapies and Epilation | Full-time, 34 weeks |
February |
$20,620 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support) (Level 3) | Full-time, 1 year |
February |
$20,020 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Emerging Stylist) Level 4 | Full-time, 1 year |
February |
Please Enquire |
Health
| Title | Duration | Commences | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Nursing - Advanced Practice Pathway | Full-time, 2 years | Part-time up to 5 years |
February, July^ |
$33,740 |
| Master of Health Science | Full-time, 18 months | Part-time up to 3 years |
February, July^ |
$33,740 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science | Full-time, 1 year | Part-time up to 4 years |
February, July^ |
$24,540 |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science | Full-time, 6 months | Part-time up to 2 years |
February, July^ |
$10,855 |
| Bachelor of Nursing | Full-time, 3 years |
February, July |
$22,370 |
| Graduate Diploma in Nursing | Full-time, 1 year | Part-time up to 3 years |
Throughout the year |
$22,370 |
| New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing | Full-time, 18 months |
March |
$22,370 |
| Bachelor of Midwifery | Full-time, 3 years | Part-time, 4 years (with approval) |
January |
$29,770 |
| Bachelor of Medical Imaging | Full-time, 3 years |
February |
$22,370 |
| Bachelor of Social Work | Full-time, 4 years | Part-time up to 10 years |
February |
$22,370 |
| Bachelor of Musculoskeletal Health | Full-time, 3 years |
February |
$22,370 |
International languages
| Title | Duration | Commences | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Language (Japanese) | Full-time, 3 years |
February |
$20,620 |
| Certificate in Japanese | Full-time, 1 year |
February |
$20,620 |
| Certificate in Japanese (Foundation) | Full-time, 6 months |
February |
$10,310 |
Outdoor Education
| Title | Duration | Commences | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Diploma in Sustainability and Outdoor Education | Full-time, 1 year | Part-time up to 3 years |
February, July |
$21,920 |
| Bachelor of Sustainability and Outdoor Education | Full-time, 3 years | Part-time up to 6 years |
February, July |
$21,920 |
| Diploma in Environmental and Outdoor Leadership | Full-time, 1 year | Part-time up to 3 years |
February, July |
$21,280 |
Performance
| Title | Duration | Commences | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Music Arts | Full-time, 3 years | Part-time up to 5 years |
February |
$21,260 |
| Bachelor of Performing Arts (with optional specialisation in Music Theatre) | Full-time, 3 years |
February |
$21,260 |
Science
| Title | Duration | Commences | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Diploma in Laboratory Technology | Full-time, 1 year | Part-time up to 3 years |
February, July |
$22,360 |
| Bachelor of Applied Science (Physical Activity and Health Promotion) | Full-time, 3 years | Part-time up to 6 years |
February |
$22,360 |
| Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Nutrition) | Full-time, 3 years | Part-time up to 6 years |
February |
$22,360 |
| Bachelor of Applied Science (Sport and Exercise Science) | Full-time, 3 years | Part-time up to 6 years |
February |
$22,360 |
| New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 6) | Full-time, 1 year | Part-time up to 3 years |
February, July |
$19,970 |
| New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 5) | Full-time, 1 year | Part-time up to 3 years |
February, July |
$19,970 |
| New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Level 6) | Full-time, 1 year | Part-time up to 2 years |
February |
$20,090 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Level 5) with Veterinary Nursing Assistant Strand | Full-time, 1 year | Part-time up to 2 years |
February |
$19,970 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management (Level 4) with Companion Animal Strand | Full-time, 1 year |
February |
$19,970 |