Gain the skills and knowledge to change the way the world works

Engineering involves solving problems and challenges through the application of scientific knowledge. It’s a hugely diverse and dynamic area with exciting opportunities to invent, collaborate and make a difference - potentially on a global scale.

At Ara we focus on practical, applied engineering with the aim of preparing you for a diverse spectrum of employment opportunities, both in New Zealand and overseas. You can be confident that your Ara engineering qualification gives employers a clear signal that you have the skills, knowledge and practical experience needed to be effective in the workplace from day one.

Check out some of our engineering student video stories to learn more about the uniqueness of our offerings.

Read more like this on Ara’s website and find out more about Ara’s engineering courses here. Growing up in Nepal, Dinesh Budhathoki was fascinated by innovation and invention. His childhood fascination grew into a passion which has taken him across the world to study engineering at CPIT (now Ara Institute of Canterbury).

Inspired by the engineers she encountered at work, former digger driver Stephanie Crossan gained an engineering degree at Ara and now has the skills to design the diggers she used to drive.

Engineering graduate Ofa works for Skope as a design engineer. Richard enjoyed being able to study in the evenings while working part time, and the support from his tutors.

Electrical engineering graduate William Pauli-McCahon’s career has taken him to China where he runs Delta Strike International production facilities.