Whitecliffe Prospectus - 2025

Sep 20, 2026

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Whitecliffe College prospectus outlining its arts, design, fashion, technology, and creative arts therapies education. Highlights include the institution’s long-standing legacy formed by consolidating multiple New Zealand private tertiary providers, a range of qualifications from certificates to master’s level, and a learning model emphasizing creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and work-based application. The document also presents key values, student and programme counts, and campus locations across Auckland, Wellington, Manukau, and Christchurch.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages48

Reading Time2 h 1 min

AccessFree to download

Prospectus Overview

Institutions, Legacy, and Programme Range

Skills and Industry Readiness

Values

Campuses

Levels of Learning (Pathways)

Prospectus DES IGN F INE A RTS ART THERAPIES FASHION TECHNOLOGY MASTER • POST GRAD DIPLOMA • HONOURS • BACHELOR • DIPLOMA • CERTIFICATE Think Whitecliffe. Choose Whitecliffe. Whitecliffe College is New Zealand’s highest ranked and awarded institution in the private education sector and is a long-standing Category One Private Tertiary Establishment, established in 1984. Whitecliffe stands as a cornerstone in New Zealand's private education landscape, boasting a storied combined legacy of over one hundred and thirty years dedicated to exemplary teaching and educational excellence across the schools of fine arts, design, fashion design, IT and creative art therapies. The consolidation of four of the oldest PTEs in New Zealand has positioned Whitecliffe as a key player in the tertiary education sector. Offering a spectrum of programmes from certificates, degrees and up to the master's level (level 3-9), Whitecliffe is synonymous with academic distinction, and is committed to shaping students into global citizens in society and leaders within their respective professional fields. 130 130 years of combined higher education experience 1 Consistently ranked as a Category 1 educational provider by NZQA The combined education legacy is comprised of: • Whitecliffe College of Art and Design (est. 1984) • NZ Fashion Tech (est. 1974) • Computer Power Plus (est. 1968) In an era defined by rapid technological progress, AI and dynamic change, the demand for creative minds adept at adaptation, problem-solving, and innovation is incessantly burgeoning. Whitecliffe bridges this skills gap through a higher education ethos that places great importance on creativity, critical thinking and agility. Our graduates are industry ready, can apply their skills and have had excellent exposure to work-based learning and application. Our graduates stand out and lead through their connection to industry and creative thinking prowess. Accolades adorn Whitecliffe's journey, celebrating its faculty, students, and alumni. Noteworthy recognition from industry advisory boards and regulatory bodies such as NZQA, underscored by a string of positive reviews and monitoring appraisals, underscore Whitecliffe's commitment to academic excellence. Whitecliffe has continued to expand reach and is actively spearheading international expansion initiatives across Europe, Canada, Australia, China, and the UAE. With a global impact and connection, future graduates stand to benefit from these connections to world class education and qualifications at the leading edge, whilst passionately linked to roots in New Zealand. Whitecliffe remains steadfastly committed to fostering strategic partnerships with industry through long established advisory boards and connections linked to each faculty, guiding education development and enhancements. With an unwavering focus on delivering top-tier education that equips students for success in anever-evolving world, Whitecliffe epitomizes excellence in education, creativity, and innovation. 1500 Students per year across the six campuses 23 Programmes across Fine Arts, Design, Fashion, IT and Arts Therapies Our values Our values are a commitment to how we will work with and treat each other. Integrity We are trustworthy, kind, ethical and fair | Creativity
We explore new possibilities to create meaningful change | Courage
We are bold in our aspirations and actions | | --- | --- | Belonging We celebrate and embrace diversity. We are better together Our campuses Auckland Central 67 Symonds Street, Auckland Central The Whitecliffe College head office and campus are based at 67 Symonds Street in the education hub of Auckland Central. This newly renovated campus provides a wide variety of high-quality art and design spaces, classrooms, and other learning facilities. This includes a library, art studios, darkrooms, screen printing facilities, a gallery, and a range of diffe

FAQs

What subjects and programme areas does Whitecliffe College offer?

Whitecliffe College offers programmes across Fine Arts, Design, Fashion, IT, and Arts Therapies.

What range of qualifications does Whitecliffe offer?

The prospectus states programmes from certificates and degrees up to the master’s level.

Where are Whitecliffe College campuses located?

It lists campuses in Auckland Central, Wellington, Auckland Manukau, and Christchurch, each with a street address and programme focus.

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