Architecture Courses in New Zealand

Study an architecture degree in New Zealand

Architecture courses at New Zealand universities focus on the technological, design, cultural and historical elements alongside art and 3D design, enabling all-around professional development.

To become an Architect, students must complete five years of study and two years of practical work experience before completing final exams. Students will become members of the RIAI, the Royal Institute of the Architects of New Zealand, after their initial three-year undergraduate degree before enrolling on a BArch, Diploma or March degree. Another two years of professional training follow before your final exams.

Architecture Careers

After completing the minimum five years of study required to become a registered architect, graduates will find roles in architectural design, engineering and construction, preservation and urban planning.

Architecture Entry Requirements

Entry requirements vary for each New Zealand university, but students will need an IELTS score of 6.5 overall, no lower than 6.0 in each component, and an International Baccalaureate score of 32 points.

Where can I study Architecture in New Zealand?

Learn more about New Zealand universities that offer architecture courses below:

• University of Auckland
• Auckland University of Technology
• Victoria University of Wellington
• University of Canterbury
• Unitec Institute of Technology
• Wintec
• Wellington Institute of Technology
• Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki
• Ara Institute of Canterbury
• Eastern Institute of Technology

Study Architecture in New Zealand

If you are interested in studying an Architecture course at a New Zealand university, arrange your free consultation with SI-New Zealand today.