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Ara Institute of Canterbury Campus details
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Campus
1713
Total International Students
Christchurch City
Ara Institute of Canterbury is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. In total, there are 6 campuses under this university. Home to a total of 1713 international students, Ara Institute of Canterbury offers various streams, such as Engineering, Business & Management Studies, IT & Software, Science, Medicine & Health Sciences, etc. A few of the specializations offered at this university are Sales & Marketing, Information Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Fashion Design, and Project Management. The male-to-female ratio at Ara Institute of Canterbury is 1:1.32.
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Christchurch City Location & contact
City Campus, Madras Street
PO Box 540, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand 
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| University City | Christchurch, Other - New Zealand, New Zealand |
| Size of city | Medium |
| Population of City | 3,81,500 |
Ara Institute of Canterbury accommodation
Ara Institute of Canterbury have only one on-campus accommodation; Otautahi house. Otautahi House is on the Christchurch campus of the Ara Institute of Canterbury. Due to the limited availability of r
Ara Institute of Canterbury have only one on-campus accommodation; Otautahi house. Otautahi House is on the Christchurch campus of the Ara Institute of Canterbury. Due to the limited availability of rooms, Ara recommends international students find a place to live off-campus before arriving in New Zealand.
The ?tautahi House
The accommodation comprises five blocks in four purpose-built buildings –two built in 1995, and three opened in Jan 2017. In total, the facility has 36 flats with a maximum capacity of 192 resident students. Otautahi House is a great place to stay while you're studying at Ara. It's close to amenities such as supermarkets, a chemist and public transport and it's only a ten-minute walk to Hagley Park.
The ?tautahi House Fees
Check below the various types of costs and types of expenses to live in the Otautahi House. Please note that the below-mentioned cost of living for international students is subject to vary.
| Types of Expenses | Cost |
|---|---|
| Deposit (bond) | NZD 480/INR 24,078 |
| Admin Fee | NZD 300/INR 15,049 |
| Activity Fee | NZD 280/INR 14,045 |
| Carpark Fee | NZD 30/INR 1,504 per week |
| Residential Fee | NZD 11,520/INR 5.80 L per year |
*NZD/INR = 50.16
- Ara has campuses in Christchurch, Ashburton, Timaru and Oamaru and each of these regions offers a range of accommodation options. You may decide to go flatting or opt for private board
- Ara has campuses in Christchurch, Ashburton, Timaru and Oamaru and each of these regions offers a range of accommodation options. You may decide to go flatting or opt for private board, or you might choose to live in a homestay.
- In Christchurch, Ara’s ?tautahi House (right across the road from the City campus) offers apartment-style accommodation with other students in a flat share. Preference will be given to students enrolling in full-time study, and those relocating to Christchurch for study from other regions.
- International students are encouraged to stay with a homestay family when they first arrive in New Zealand to study. Alternatively, you can stay in hostels, flats, or other accommodation options.
- The ?tautahi House(O-House) student accommodation facility is operated by Ara Institute of Canterbury, located centrally on the corner of St Asaph and Madras Streets (Christchurch). The accommodation comprises five blocks in four purpose built buildings –two built in 1995, and three opened in January 2017. In total, the facility has 36 flats with a maximum capacity of 192resident-students.
Accommodation Expense- PG Accommodation expenses:NZD 10080
- On-campus housing:ara.ac.nz/explore/accommodation/
Meal Expense- Living expense links:ara.ac.nz/explore/accommodation/...
- Off-campus housing:christchurchhomestay.org/
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- The average rent is 600 to 800 NZD/month
- The residence type includes studio apartments, 3 bedroom apartments, 4 bedroom apartments, homestays and shared apartments
- The apartments are fully furni
- The average rent is 600 to 800 NZD/month
- The residence type includes studio apartments, 3 bedroom apartments, 4 bedroom apartments, homestays and shared apartments
- The apartments are fully furnished, with fully equipped kitchens, complimentary bike parking, internet, laundry facilities and quality furnishings, with some properties having additional luxuries such as gyms, pools or security parking
- The student residences are located at an ideal distance from the University, local grocery stores and shopping malls
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