Ara institute of Canterbury
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Location: Canterbury, New Zealand
International Students: 2,000
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About the Institution
Today, around 17,000 students attend Ara each year. The institution also has nearly 2,000 international students from 50 different nationalities. Recently, the institute was named one of the highest-ranking higher education facilities by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) report.
Across the five campuses, the Ara Institute of Canterbury has a range of academic and leisure facilities. The institute has libraries on four separate campuses. Students can find ebooks, books, video resources, databases, study areas and private study rooms at the libraries. Also, at the Christchurch campus, there is a 24-hour computer suite with fast internet.
In addition, the institute has many leisure facilities and areas for students to enjoy. The Christchurch and Timaru campuses have gym memberships available. This provides students with gym access, fitness classes, social sports and a purpose-built climbing wall. Students can also find various small cafes or larger restaurants on campus to socialise outside of classes.
Location
Christchurch also hosts various cultural festivals throughout the year. The Caroline Bay Carnival has been running in the city for over 100 years. But there are also a variety of festivals to attend. These include the Timaru Festival of Roses, Geraldine Arts & Plants Festival, Waimate Strawberry Fare and motor sport racing at the Timaru International Motor Raceway.
Student Life
Also, students have opportunities to participate in extracurricular and social activities year-round. Many non-academic activities are arranged by students. Among them are orientation experiences, exhibitions, fashion shows, concerts, plays, musicals and cultural performances.
In addition, the student services run a range of sports, social, cultural, religious and academic clubs. Students can also contact the student services team to set up their own club or organisation at Ara.
Students have a variety of housing options when applying to Ara. If students are heading to the Christchurch campus, they can apply for apartment-style accommodation at ?tautahi House. Here, students can live with fellow coursemates and access modern facilities like wifi and basic furnishings, including a bed, desk, wardrobe and shared kitchen space.
However, at the institute’s other locations, students can find housing with a host family or in shared or private accommodation. Homestay options are more popular as students can stay with local residents and receive support from their host families and the university.
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