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:

November 2025 Intake

03/11/2025

March 2026 Intake

16/03/2026

Duration

1 Year

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:

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

APPLIED INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY

where this pathway will lead you!

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

where this pathway will lead you!

Exhibiting Artist
Set Design and Construction
Photographer
Videographer
CREATIVE ARTS
THERAPIES

where this pathway will lead you!

School counselling
Disability services
Trauma services
Private practice

Start your 6-month certificate in IT, Design, Fine Arts, Fashion or Jewellery.
Apply Now for July 2025

STUDENT WORK

Ziggy Bond, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours), 2022, End of year Fine Arts exhibitions, Whitecliffe student work, Photo media, photography, Black and white

Ziggy Bond

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours)

Fine Arts

Ziggy Bond’s work, presented as part of Whitecliffe’s Fine Arts exhibitions, reflects a deep exploration of artistic concepts and technical skills. Their work adds to ...

Milan Jeon collection

Milan Jeon

Bachelor of Sustainable Fashion Design, Year 3

Fashion + Sustainability

Milan Jeon’s final-year project took centre stage at the Whitecliffe Fashion Show, highlighting a unique blend of creativity and sustainability. Their collection embodi ...

Henry Calkin, Resene Colour of Fashion, Diploma in Apparel and Fashion Technology, 2022, photoshoot, Diploma in Fashion, student work, Whitecliffe College, collection, Matariki

Henry Calkin

Diploma in Apparel + Fashion Technology, 2022

Fashion + Sustainability

When lit up in the night sky, Matariki and her daughters are a true natural spectacle to behold.

The colour of my design, Resene Grape Escape, is the perf ...

Sophie Matthews, Mini Collection: In the Clouds, Diploma in Apparel + Fashion Technology, Diploma in fashion, collection, fashion designer, Whitecliffe student work, Wellington

Sophie Matthews

Diploma in Apparel + Fashion Technology, 2023

Fashion + Sustainability

Some days may feel gloomy or heavy, whereas many others are filled with light. ...

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. ...

Ruchita Parekh, Master of Arts in Creative Arts Therapy (Clinical), Whitecliffe student work, Arts Therapy, Master, paint with hand, good enough, Clinical Arts Therapist, painting, Art

Ruchita Parekh

Art Therapies

Being dyslexic is my superpower. But it hasn’t always felt that way. Growing up in India, where learning challenges like dyslexia are often misunderstood, I was often s ...

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 ...

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

Master of Creative Enterprise and Innovation, scholarships, July 2025

Design Innovation

10/06/2025

Whitecliffe is proud to offer a 50% tuition scholarship* for domestic students enrolling in the Master of Creative Enterprise and Innovation (MCEI) fo ...

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 ...

EVENTS

30
June
2025

Get a taste of Jewellery Design at Whitecliffe with a hands-on workshop that introduces you to the tools, techniques, and creativity behind the craft.

02
July
2025

Join Design Labs, Whitecliffe’s holiday programme for creative Year 11–13 students featuring a full day of hands-on digital design workshops at our Symonds Street Campus.

09
July
2025

Explore the future of design with AI in this thought-provoking, hands-on holiday programme led by Dr Roman Mitch.

08
July
2025

Step into the world of Fashion and Sustainability at Whitecliffe with a hands-on holiday workshop designed to spark creativity and introduce key industry skills.

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