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

Scarlett Miller Work, Research Driven Making, Certificate in Fine Arts, Student's work, Whitecliffe, Fine Arts, exhibition

Scarlett Miller

Certificate in Fine Arts

Fine Arts

Scarlett Miller’s work, centred on research-driven making, was featured in Whitecliffe’s End-of-Year Fine Arts Exhibition. Her pieces explore materials and concepts w ...

Phong Ngo, End-of-Year Fine Arts Exhibition, Bachelor of Fine Arts, 2023, Photography, Photo media, Whitecliffe Fine Arts exhibition, Year 3, Bachelor, Student work

Phong Ngo

Bachelor of Fine Arts, 2023

Fine Arts

Phong Ngo’s fine arts work, which was exhibited at Whitecliffe’s End-of-Year Fine Arts Exhibition, reflects his growth and dedication to artistic practice. His pieces ...

Bella Sutton, student work, Whitecliffe College, Certificate of Fashion, 2023, Fashion, collection, Wellington, denim

Bella Sutton

Certificate of Fashion, 2023

Fashion + Sustainability

This outfit was constructed from second-hand denim jeans sourced from Good Stuff on Symonds Street. ...

Zoe Ford work, Designer, Bachelor of Design + Digital Media, Year 3, Valley, research, Whitecliffe student work, zine, Graphic design, project, flyer, brochure, Persecuted Church

Zoe Ford

Bachelor of Design + Digital Media, Year 3

Design Innovation

At the core of Valley is an extensive research endeavour that sought to uncover and articulate the narratives of persecuted churches across the globe. ...

Skye Murphy, Digital Surveillance Report, Bachelor of Design + Digital Media, Year 3, BDDM, Whitecliffe student work, Photomedia, Photography, photographs, visual artifacts, art project

Skye Murphy

Bachelor of Design + Digital Media, Year 3

Design Innovation

This project explores the connections between different modes of messaging throughout history. Establishing the relationship between human behaviour and technology. ...

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 ...

FEATURED VIDEO

ALUMNI

Briea Bentham, Bachelor of Design and Digital Media, BDDM, alumni, Whitecliffe College graduate, student

"Whitecliffe College gave me valuable connections to the design industry, offering opportunities to meet with industry professionals, different agencies, and gain insight ...

Te Ara Minhinnick, Master of Fine Arts, alumni, manukau, lecturer

“My goal as a faculty member is to foster meaningful change through others, particularly students. I see my position as an opportunity to create an environment that nur ...

Henry Calkin, Diploma in Fashion Technology, first place, Resene Colour of Fashion competition

“If anybody was having thoughts about getting into fashion, I would tell them that it takes a person who is dedicated, motivated, equal parts problem solver and creativ ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

09
May
2025

If you're a future student ready to begin an exciting creative journey, this is the perfect place to start. Whitecliffe Market Day offers you the chance to explore our campuses, browse and buy student work, connect with our dedicated staff and friendly students, and most importantly, get a glimpse into your potential future at Whitecliffe College.

13
June
2025

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

06
June
2025

Come and explore your future at Whitecliffe Mini Open Day.

19
June
2025

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