Ara Institute of Canterbury- Te Pūkenga
Ara Institute of Canterbury is a polytechnic in Christchurch. Ara says it officially returned to being an independent institution on 1 January 2026, after the government disestablished Te Pūkenga. It offers bachelor's degrees, graduate diplomas and applied management postgraduate study for international students, with India-specific Class 12 entry rules and a published 2027 international fee list.
- Fees₹14.6 lakh a year
- To get inClass 12: from 70%
- StartsFebruary
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CostFees, in your currency and in rupees
| Level | Tuition | In rupees | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| PG | NZD 27,237 – NZD 30,546 / year | about ₹14.6 lakh – ₹16.3 lakh | International, Fees 2027 mini guide: Master of Applied Management NZD 28,694 (180 credit) / 28,879 (240 credit); PG Diploma in Applied Management NZD 30,546; Graduate Diploma in ICT / Construction Management NZD 27,237; plus NZD 295 administration fee |
| UG | NZD 27,237 – NZD 31,547 / year | about ₹14.6 lakh – ₹16.9 lakh | International, 2027: Bachelor of ICT NZD 27,237; Bachelor of Engineering Technology NZD 31,101; Bachelor of Nursing NZD 31,547 |
Rupee figures at ₹53.51 per NZD (2026-10-30). Living costs: see Study in New Zealand.
Can I get in?Entry requirements for Indian students
- After Class 12 (UG)
- Degree level: at least 70% average over 4 academic subjects in CBSE, HSC or ISC, with at least 60% in English. Diploma level: 55% average with 60% in English. Other boards accepted if equivalent.
- IELTS
- Per 2027 guide: most bachelor's and graduate diplomas 6.0 overall (bands 5.5; engineering technology 6.0 in writing/speaking); Master of Applied Management 6.5 (no band below 6.0); Bachelor of Nursing 6.5 in all bands
- PTE
- PTE can be taken at Ara's test centre
CoursesPopular programmes with Indian students
- Master of Applied Management (180 credit)PG · 1.5 years · Intake: February, April, July, October
- Graduate Diploma in Information & Communication TechnologiesPG · 1 year · Intake: February, July
- Bachelor of Information & Communication Technologies (Network, Software or Data Engineering pathways)UG · 3 years · Intake: February, July
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil, Electrical or Mechanical)UG · 3 years · Intake: February, July
- Graduate Diploma in Construction ManagementPG · 1 year · Intake: February, July
After you graduateWork after study
New Zealand Post-Study Work Visa: master's or doctoral graduates who studied in New Zealand for at least 30 weeks can get up to 3 years; for eligible qualifications below master's level, the visa matches the length of study (immigration.govt.nz).
Sources (4)
- www.ara.ac.nz/siteassets/documents---home/study/priority-learning-groups/international-stu
- www.ara.ac.nz/study/priority-learner-groups/international/international-how-to-apply/acade
- www.ara.ac.nz/about-us/our-story/
- www.immigration.govt.nz/work/requirements-for-work-visas/how-long-you-can-work-on-work-vis
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