Over 90% course completion rate.

FACULTIES
QUALIFICATIONS
 
 
 
 
FINE ARTS
DESIGN INNOVATION
FASHION + SUSTAINABILITY
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIES

Key Dates:

July 2025 Intake

21/07/2025

February 2026 Intake

16/02/2026

Duration

18 weeks

Key Dates:

February 2026 Intake

16/02/2026

Duration

3 Years

Key Dates:

February 2026 Intake

16/02/2026

Duration

1 Year

Key Dates:

July 2025 Intake

21/07/2025

February 2026 Intake

16/02/2026

Duration

2 Years

Key Dates:

July 2025 Intake

21/07/2025

February 2026 Intake

16/02/2026

Duration

18 weeks

Key Dates:

July 2025 Intake

21/07/2025

February 2026 Intake

16/02/2026

Duration

3 Years

Key Dates:

July 2025 Intake

21/07/2025

February 2026 Intake

16/02/2026

Duration

18 Months

Key Dates:

July 2025 Intake

21/07/2025

February 2026 Intake

16/02/2026

Duration

18 weeks

Key Dates:

February 2026 Intake

16/02/2026

Duration

1 Year

Key Dates:

February 2026 Intake

16/02/2026

Duration

1 Year

Key Dates:

February 2026 Intake

16/02/2026

Duration

3 Years

Key Dates:

July 2025 Intake

21/07/2025

February 2026 Intake

16/02/2026

Duration

18 weeks

Key Dates:

July 2025 Intake

21/07/2025

January 2026 Intake

26/01/2026

Duration

3 Years

Key Dates:

May 2025 Intake

05/05/2025

July 2025 Intake

21/07/2025

Duration

18 weeks

Key Dates:

May 2025 Intake

05/05/2025

July 2025 Intake

21/07/2025

Duration

18 weeks

Key Dates:

February 2026 Intake

16/02/2026

Duration

36 weeks

Key Dates:

February 2026 Intake

16/02/2026

Duration

1 Year

Key Dates:

February 2025 Intake

17/02/2025

Duration

2 Years

Key Dates:

May 2025 Intake

05/05/2025

July 2025 Intake

21/07/2025

Duration

3 Years

Key Dates:

March 2026 Intake

30/03/2026

Duration

1 Year

Key Dates:

July 2025 Intake

27/07/2025

November 2025 Intake

24/11/2025

Duration

1 Year or 2 Years

Key Dates:

January 2025 - Auckland + Christchurch

31/01/2025

February 2025 - Christchurch

14/02/2025

Duration

1 Year

Key Dates:

February 2025

08/02/2025

Application Close Date

04/10/2024

Duration

2 Years

FINE
ARTS

where this pathway will lead you!

Exhibiting Artist
Set Design and Construction
Photographer
Videographer
DESIGN
INNOVATION

where this pathway will lead you!

Digital designer
Publications designer
Animator
Illustrator
FASHION +
SUSTAINABILITY

where this pathway will lead you!

Fashion Designer
Patternmaker
Sustainability Consultant
Production Assistant
APPLIED INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY

where this pathway will lead you!

Cybersecurity Specialist
IT Business Analyst
Front-end/Back-end Developer
CREATIVE ARTS
THERAPIES

where this pathway will lead you!

School counselling
Disability services
Trauma services
Private practice

Boost or kickstart your career with a 9-week Micro-Credential starting this May and July.
Apply now for our Pre-Degree Programmes for July 2025 and set the foundation for your academic journey.

STUDENT WORK

Jessica Park, The Golden Records, Bachelor of Design + Digital Media, Year 3, Student work, Whitecliffe College, graphic design, book, document

Jessica Park

Bachelor of Design + Digital Media, Year 3

Design Innovation

My project recontextualizes the Golden Records through an exploratory design lens. The objective was to distill and visually communicate the complex contents and history ...

Samantha O'Brien, Master of Fine Arts, 2022, End-of-Year Fine Arts Exhibition, Digital, Photomedia, video, photography, Art exhibition, student work

Samantha O'Brien

Master of Fine Arts, 2022

Fine Arts

Samantha O'Brien’s work, presented in Whitecliffe’s End-of-Year Fine Arts Exhibition, explores complex themes and creative expression at an advanced level. Her pieces ...

Allice Patillo, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours), 2023, student work, Whitecliffe College, exhibition, Installation, Whitecliffe End of year exhibitions

Allice Patillo

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours), 2023

Fine Arts

Allice Patillo’s fine arts work was featured in Whitecliffe’s End-of-Year Exhibition, showcasing her dedication and creative growth throughout her studies. Her work r ...

Maxwell Hutton, Whitecliffe Fashion Show 2023, The Opportunist, Collection, Fashion designer, End of year show, Bachelor of Sustainable Fashion Design, Year 3, Whitecliffe student, Fashion, Student's work

Maxwell Hutton

Bachelor of Sustainable Fashion Design, Year 3

Fashion + Sustainability

Sourced through chance encounters, The Opportunist aims to bring luxury to the unexpected; taking inspiration from the Japanese concepts of wabi-sabi and kintsugi which g ...

Natasha Boshkovski, Code of Silence, Master of Fine Arts, 2023, End of year exhibition, Fine Arts, Whitecliffe, Video, Photography, Photo media, student work, showcase, Art exhibition, Family, Macedonia, Medium: Moving image

Natasha Boshkovski

Master of Fine Arts, Year 1, 2023

Fine Arts

Natasha Boshkovski’s work Code of Silence navigates the difficulties of a family member’s gradual memory deterioration. ...

Emma Parker, Research Driven Making, Certificate in Fine Arts, FA4403 Arts Practices, student work, Whitecliffe College

Emma Parker

Certificate in Fine Arts

Fine Arts

Emma Parker’s work reflects her exploration of research-driven making, showcasing creativity and a commitment to artistic practice. Her pieces highlight the diverse ski ...

FEATURED VIDEO

ALUMNI

Dumitru (Dan) Hayworth, Bachelor of Applied Information Technology, alumni, Whitecliffe College graduate, student

“During my time at Whitecliffe I built my first website and learnt a ton of programming languages such as C#, JAVA, Python, JavaScript, powerful IDEs, MySQL Workbench, ...

Jonathan Kraettli, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Photo Media, alumni, Whitecliffe College graduate, student, Photography, Photographer

"Whitecliffe has taught me among many things to celebrate my uniqueness in the art I make, there is no right or wrong. Hold close to what you believe is authentic and sti ...

Rata at Lily, Master of Arts in Creative Arts Therapy, alumni, Whitecliffe College graduate, student, lecturer

I offer one-on-one CAT, research supervision, freelance writing, and mentorship for artists, writers, musicians, dancers and other creatives. ...

NEWS

Bennett University, Whitecliffe Global, New Zealand Prime Minister

Other

20/03/2025

This landmark agreement establishes a strategic partnership focused on academic exchange, joint research, and international collaboration. ...

New Delhi, and the National Institute of Design (NID), Whitecliffe Global, Feroz Ali, Chirstopher Luxon

Other

18/03/2025

Through this collaboration, both institutions seek to create a rich, multicultural learning environment for students and professionals, promoting the ...

National Institute of Fashion Technology Delhi (NIFT), Whitecliffe Global, Feroz Ali, Chirstopher Luxon

Other

18/03/2025

This groundbreaking partnership aims to foster cross-border academic collaborations, creating unparalleled opportunities for students, faculty, and st ...

Image of the dress by Whitecliffe's Franco Jooste: Winner of Resene Colour of Fashion 2024

Fashion + Sustainability

26/02/2025

Whitecliffe College fashion student Franco Jooste won the Resene Colour of Fashion 2024 competition with his bold orange dress, inspired by a sunrise. ...

Pre Degree-pathway

Other

21/02/2025

Not ready for a degree yet? Whitecliffe’s 12-month Pre-Degree Pathway helps you gain the skills, confidence, and qualifications to start your journe ...

Other

21/02/2025

The Symonds St Student Voice Group wants your design on Whitecliffe’s official 2025 merch! This is your chance to create something meaningful—seen ...

EVENTS

19
June
2025

Come and explore your future in Fine Arts and see our student exhibitions at the Fine Arts Open Day.

13
June
2025

Whitecliffe’s June Enrollment Clinic — apply in person and walk away with an offer the same day.

24
April
2025

Experience a full day at Whitecliffe exploring Applied Information Technology, with beginner and advanced sessions covering foundational concepts, software development, and network security.

21
May
2025

Come and explore your future at Whitecliffe Mini Open Day.

WHITECLIFFE CAMPUSES

AUCKLAND

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Auckland Campus 1: Symonds Street

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.

Physical Address

67 Symonds Street, Grafton,
1010, Auckland, New Zealand

Postal Address

Whitecliffe College PO Box 8192 Symonds Street Auckland, New Zealand

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Auckland Campus 2: Manukau

The Whitecliffe Manukau campus is located at 3 Osterley Way in South Auckland. The campus currently focuses on Level 3 and 4 vocational and foundation programmes in Fashion, Arts and Design, Digital Media, and Information Technology. The campus is situated above the Manukau City Public Library, and next to the main train and bus depot which makes public transport and accessibility simple. Downtown Auckland is just a twenty-minute drive from the campus. Westfield Manukau City, which is less than a minute from the campus, provides many food and entertainment options.

Physical Address

Level 2, 3 Osterley Way, Manukau,
2104, Auckland, New Zealand

Postal Address

Whitecliffe College PO Box 8192 Symonds Street Auckland, New Zealand

WELLINGTON

wellington campus

Wellington Campus

The Whitecliffe Wellington campus is located at 110 Lambton Quay. The city's compact size and efficient public transport system close to the centrally located campus makes it ideal for students. The campus is home to Whitecliffe's Information Technology programmes and facilities, and provides a range of Fashion Technology programmes too.

Physical Address

110 Lambton Quay, Wellington,
6011, New Zealand

Postal Address

Whitecliffe College PO Box 8192 Symonds Street Auckland, New Zealand

CHRISTCHURCH

Christchurch Campus

Christchurch Campus

The Whitecliffe campus in Christchurch is located at 167 Madras Street. The campus offers Information Technology programmes and is located close to the Innovation Precinct Zone. The Innovation Precinct Zone is a new hub for emerging businesses to help foster new ideas and growth in the Technology and Innovation sectors in New Zealand.

Physical Address

167 Madras Street, Sydenham, 8011,
Christchurch City, New Zealand

Postal Address

Whitecliffe College PO Box 8192 Symonds Street Auckland, New Zealand