Discover how to get the skills you need for the job you want at Open Day!
Come along and explore more than 150 career-enhancing study options, join a ‘walk and talk’ tour with tutors, and learn about our comprehensive student support services and the Ara student experience.
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There are different ways for you to find the information you need at Open Day - the expo area in the Whareora (near the Barbadoes Street car park) is your starting point.
At the expo, you’ll be able to find out about student life here at Ara, including:
- Student Support
- Learning & Disability Support
- Māori & Pacific Advisors
- StudyLink
You can also talk to our academic staff about the subject areas you’re interested in studying.
Subjects are grouped into departments, so when you arrive at the expo, look for the main department sign and head on over for a chat with one of our friendly staff.
Applied Sciences & Social Practice
- Animal and Laboratory Science
- Sport Science, Nutrition, and Health Promotion
- Osteopathy
- Social Work and Human Services
Creative Arts & Digital Information
- Art and Design
- Broadcasting
- Digital Technologies
- Music
- Music Theatre
Engineering & Architectural Studies
- Architectural Technology
- Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering
- Construction Management and Quality Surveying
- Interior Design
Health Practice
- Medical Imaging
- Midwifery
- Nursing
Hospitality, Business & Service Industries
- Accounting and Finance
- Administration and Technology
- Agribusiness
- Beauty Therapy and Massage
- Cookery and Bakery
- Event and Hospitality Management
- Food and Beverage Hospitality
- Hairdressing and Barbering
- Human Resources
- Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Small Business
- Marketing, Sales, and Retail
- Operations, Production and Supply Chain Management
- Project Management
- Strategic, Applied and Change Management
- Travel and Tourism
Humanities
- Bridging, Foundation, Literacy and Numeracy
- Languages and Culture
- Early Childhood and Teacher Education
- School of English
Sustainability
- Sustainability and Outdoor Education
Trades
- Automotive
- Carpentry
- Electrical
- Engineering Trades
- Joinery
- Painting and Decorating
- Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying
- Road Transport
Meet in the Whareora and listen for the announcement that your session is about to start.
Sessions run for approximately 30 minutes unless specified.
Applied Sciences and Social Practice
| Start | Info Session |
|---|---|
| 3.30pm | Sport Science, Exercise, Health Promotion & Nutrition |
| 4pm | Osteopathy |
| 4pm | Social Work, Health & Wellbeing |
| 4.30pm | Animal Management, Vet Nursing (60 minutes) |
| 5pm | Lab Science |
Hospitality, Business and Service Industries
| Start | Info Session |
|---|---|
| 3.30pm | Hairdressing & Barbering |
| 3.30pm | Hospitality, Cookery and Bakery – U Block Tour |
| 3.30pm | Business (60 minutes) |
| 4pm | Beauty Therapy |
| 4pm | Cookery & Bakery |
| 4.30pm | Hairdressing & Barbering |
| 4.30pm | Hospitality, Cookery and Bakery – U Block Tour |
| 4.30pm | Massage Therapy |
| 4.30pm | Beauty Therapy |
| 5pm | Cookery & Bakery |
Engineering and Architectural Studies
| Start | Info Session |
|---|---|
| 3.30pm | Engineering |
| 4pm | Construction Management & Quantity Surveying |
| 4.30pm | Architecture & BIM |
| 5pm | Interior Design |
Humanities
| Start | Subject |
|---|---|
| 3.30pm | Sustainability & Outdoor Education |
| 4pm | Te Reo Māori and Pacific Studies |
| 4.30pm | Early Childhood |
| 5pm | CELTA |
Creative Arts and Digital Information
| Start | Info Session |
|---|---|
| 3.30pm | Art & Design (60 minutes) |
| 4pm | Music Arts |
| 4pm | Digital Technologies (60 minutes) |
| 4.30pm | New Zealand Broadcasting School (60 minutes) |
| 5pm | NASDA |
City campus and accommodation tours
| Start | Info Session |
|---|---|
| 3.30pm | Campus Tour |
| 3.30pm | O House Tour |
| 4pm | Campus Tour |
| 4.30pm | Campus Tour |
| 4.30pm | O House Tour |
| 5pm | Campus Tour |
| 5.15pm | O House Tour - SPECIAL |
City campus title
There are different ways for you to find the information you need at Open Day - the expo area in the Whareora (near the Barbadoes Street car park) is your starting point.
At the expo, you’ll be able to find out about student life here at Ara, including:
- Student Support
- Learning & Disability Support
- Māori & Pacific Advisors
- StudyLink
You can also talk to our academic staff about the subject areas you’re interested in studying.
Subjects are grouped into departments, so when you arrive at the expo, look for the main department sign and head on over for a chat with one of our friendly staff.
Applied Sciences & Social Practice
- Animal and Laboratory Science
- Sport Science, Nutrition, and Health Promotion
- Osteopathy
- Social Work and Human Services
Creative Arts & Digital Information
- Art and Design
- Broadcasting
- Digital Technologies
- Music
- Music Theatre
Engineering & Architectural Studies
- Architectural Technology
- Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering
- Construction Management and Quality Surveying
- Interior Design
Health Practice
- Medical Imaging
- Midwifery
- Nursing
Hospitality, Business & Service Industries
- Accounting and Finance
- Administration and Technology
- Agribusiness
- Beauty Therapy and Massage
- Cookery and Bakery
- Event and Hospitality Management
- Food and Beverage Hospitality
- Hairdressing and Barbering
- Human Resources
- Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Small Business
- Marketing, Sales, and Retail
- Operations, Production and Supply Chain Management
- Project Management
- Strategic, Applied and Change Management
- Travel and Tourism
Humanities
- Bridging, Foundation, Literacy and Numeracy
- Languages and Culture
- Early Childhood and Teacher Education
- School of English
Sustainability
- Sustainability and Outdoor Education
Trades
- Automotive
- Carpentry
- Electrical
- Engineering Trades
- Joinery
- Painting and Decorating
- Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying
- Road Transport
Meet in the Whareora and listen for the announcement that your session is about to start.
Sessions run for approximately 30 minutes unless specified.
Applied Sciences and Social Practice
| Start | Info Session |
|---|---|
| 3.30pm | Sport Science, Exercise, Health Promotion & Nutrition |
| 4pm | Osteopathy |
| 4pm | Social Work, Health & Wellbeing |
| 4.30pm | Animal Management, Vet Nursing (60 minutes) |
| 5pm | Lab Science |
Hospitality, Business and Service Industries
| Start | Info Session |
|---|---|
| 3.30pm | Hairdressing & Barbering |
| 3.30pm | Hospitality, Cookery and Bakery – U Block Tour |
| 3.30pm | Business (60 minutes) |
| 4pm | Beauty Therapy |
| 4pm | Cookery & Bakery |
| 4.30pm | Hairdressing & Barbering |
| 4.30pm | Hospitality, Cookery and Bakery – U Block Tour |
| 4.30pm | Massage Therapy |
| 4.30pm | Beauty Therapy |
| 5pm | Cookery & Bakery |
Engineering and Architectural Studies
| Start | Info Session |
|---|---|
| 3.30pm | Engineering |
| 4pm | Construction Management & Quantity Surveying |
| 4.30pm | Architecture & BIM |
| 5pm | Interior Design |
Humanities
| Start | Subject |
|---|---|
| 3.30pm | Sustainability & Outdoor Education |
| 4pm | Te Reo Māori and Pacific Studies |
| 4.30pm | Early Childhood |
| 5pm | CELTA |
Creative Arts and Digital Information
| Start | Info Session |
|---|---|
| 3.30pm | Art & Design (60 minutes) |
| 4pm | Music Arts |
| 4pm | Digital Technologies (60 minutes) |
| 4.30pm | New Zealand Broadcasting School (60 minutes) |
| 5pm | NASDA |
City campus and accommodation tours
| Start | Info Session |
|---|---|
| 3.30pm | Campus Tour |
| 3.30pm | O House Tour |
| 4pm | Campus Tour |
| 4.30pm | Campus Tour |
| 4.30pm | O House Tour |
| 5pm | Campus Tour |
| 5.15pm | O House Tour - SPECIAL |
City campus title
There are different ways for you to find the information you need at Open Day - the expo area in the Whareora (near the Barbadoes Street car park) is your starting point.
At the expo, you’ll be able to find out about student life here at Ara, including:
- Student Support
- Learning & Disability Support
- Māori & Pacific Advisors
- StudyLink
You can also talk to our academic staff about the subject areas you’re interested in studying.
Subjects are grouped into departments, so when you arrive at the expo, look for the main department sign and head on over for a chat with one of our friendly staff.
Applied Sciences & Social Practice
- Animal and Laboratory Science
- Sport Science, Nutrition, and Health Promotion
- Osteopathy
- Social Work and Human Services
Creative Arts & Digital Information
- Art and Design
- Broadcasting
- Digital Technologies
- Music
- Music Theatre
Engineering & Architectural Studies
- Architectural Technology
- Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering
- Construction Management and Quality Surveying
- Interior Design
Health Practice
- Medical Imaging
- Midwifery
- Nursing
Hospitality, Business & Service Industries
- Accounting and Finance
- Administration and Technology
- Agribusiness
- Beauty Therapy and Massage
- Cookery and Bakery
- Event and Hospitality Management
- Food and Beverage Hospitality
- Hairdressing and Barbering
- Human Resources
- Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Small Business
- Marketing, Sales, and Retail
- Operations, Production and Supply Chain Management
- Project Management
- Strategic, Applied and Change Management
- Travel and Tourism
Humanities
- Bridging, Foundation, Literacy and Numeracy
- Languages and Culture
- Early Childhood and Teacher Education
- School of English
Sustainability
- Sustainability and Outdoor Education
Trades
- Automotive
- Carpentry
- Electrical
- Engineering Trades
- Joinery
- Painting and Decorating
- Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying
- Road Transport
Meet in the Whareora and listen for the announcement that your session is about to start.
Sessions run for approximately 30 minutes unless specified.
Applied Sciences and Social Practice
| Start | Info Session |
|---|---|
| 3.30pm | Sport Science, Exercise, Health Promotion & Nutrition |
| 4pm | Osteopathy |
| 4pm | Social Work, Health & Wellbeing |
| 4.30pm | Animal Management, Vet Nursing (60 minutes) |
| 5pm | Lab Science |
Hospitality, Business and Service Industries
| Start | Info Session |
|---|---|
| 3.30pm | Hairdressing & Barbering |
| 3.30pm | Hospitality, Cookery and Bakery – U Block Tour |
| 3.30pm | Business (60 minutes) |
| 4pm | Beauty Therapy |
| 4pm | Cookery & Bakery |
| 4.30pm | Hairdressing & Barbering |
| 4.30pm | Hospitality, Cookery and Bakery – U Block Tour |
| 4.30pm | Massage Therapy |
| 4.30pm | Beauty Therapy |
| 5pm | Cookery & Bakery |
Engineering and Architectural Studies
| Start | Info Session |
|---|---|
| 3.30pm | Engineering |
| 4pm | Construction Management & Quantity Surveying |
| 4.30pm | Architecture & BIM |
| 5pm | Interior Design |
Humanities
| Start | Subject |
|---|---|
| 3.30pm | Sustainability & Outdoor Education |
| 4pm | Te Reo Māori and Pacific Studies |
| 4.30pm | Early Childhood |
| 5pm | CELTA |
Creative Arts and Digital Information
| Start | Info Session |
|---|---|
| 3.30pm | Art & Design (60 minutes) |
| 4pm | Music Arts |
| 4pm | Digital Technologies (60 minutes) |
| 4.30pm | New Zealand Broadcasting School (60 minutes) |
| 5pm | NASDA |
City campus and accommodation tours
| Start | Info Session |
|---|---|
| 3.30pm | Campus Tour |
| 3.30pm | O House Tour |
| 4pm | Campus Tour |
| 4.30pm | Campus Tour |
| 4.30pm | O House Tour |
| 5pm | Campus Tour |
| 5.15pm | O House Tour - SPECIAL |