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

Lamatul Firdous, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours), Student work, Whitecliffe College, End of year exhibition, installation

Lamatul Firdous

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours)

Fine Arts

Lamatul Firdous presents a collection of fine arts works demonstrating various creative approaches and artistic exploration. This artwork was showcased during the end-of- ...

Edith McDonald, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Year 1, 2024, End of Year Exhibition, student work, Whitecliffe College, Paintings

Edith McDonald

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Year 1, 2024

Fine Arts

Edith McDonald’s work is part of the exciting creative journey within the Fine Arts programme at Whitecliffe. Her pieces demonstrate the early stages of artistic explor ...

Grace Multer, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Year 1, 2024, student work, Whitecliffe College, End of Year Exhibition, fabric

Grace Muter

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Year 1, 2024

Fine Arts

Grace Muter’s work represents the beginning of an inspiring creative journey at Whitecliffe. Her studies focus on building a strong foundation in artistic techniques, e ...

Anneka Ng, Poster Design Project, Certificate in Digital Media & Design, student work, Whitecliffe College, Bass-esque poster for Sir Peter Jackson's film The Lovely Bones, Poster Series, Graphic design, designer, Visual Communication

Anneka Ng

Certificate in Digital Media + Design

Design Innovation

Anneka has drawn inspiration from Saul Bass for her design, creating a Bass-esque poster for Sir Peter Jackson's film The Lovely Bones. ...

Jeshua Hertzke, Diploma in Web Development + Design, Information technology, IT, Whitecliffe student work, Web design, mobile application, Ball Bunds, Apple App Store, tablet, mobile game

Jeshua Hertzke

2022

Information Technology

I recently deployed a 2D platformer arcade style game on the Apple App Store for mobile and tablet devices. In the game you control a ball by touching the screen to roll, ...

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 ...

FEATURED VIDEO

ALUMNI

Pawanjit Singh Ghatora, Master of Information Technology, Data Science, alumni, Whitecliffe College graduate, student

"I wholeheartedly endorse Whitecliffe College to those aspiring to venture into data science or enhance their expertise in this field. The program stands as a testament t ...

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. ...

Llenyd Price, Master of Fine Arts, Alumni, Whitecliffe College graduate, student

Whitecliffe’s MFA programme pushed me to see the possibilities of being an artist and making that a full-time job, a seemingly impossible dream made possible. ...

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

22
August
2025

Come and explore your future at Whitecliffe Open Day.

30
August
2025

Come and explore your future at Whitecliffe Open Day.

23
August
2025

Come and explore your future at Whitecliffe Open Day.

03
June
2025

This half-day workshop will give you a hands-on opportunity to experience our Fine Arts programmes at Whitecliffe Manukau.

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

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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