Ph: 09 815 4321
Email: courses@unitec.ac.nz
School of Architecture website.
There are five accredited schools of architecture in Aotearoa: three in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, one in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington and one in Otepoti Dunedin. Their courses vary in duration, flexibility and content.
Typically, the route to becoming an architect starts with the completion of a three-year Bachelor of Architectural Studies. To become registered, you will also need to complete a Master of Architecture (Professional), which typically takes two years full time.
Each school differs in what they offer – some provide opportunities for hands-on building projects, while others offer more specialist areas of study. Before applying, do your research and find a school that suits you and your qualifications. Attend open days and student exhibitions where you’ll be able to examine the work of graduates and understand the focus and orientation of the different school.
The accredited schools of architecture are:
- Te Whare Wānanga o Wairaka, Unitec School of Architecture
- Waipapa Taumata Rau, The University of Auckland, School of Architecture and Planning
- Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, Te Kura Waihanga - Wellington School of Architecture
- Te Wānanga Aronui o Tāmaki Makau Rau Auckland University of Technology, Huri Te Ao School of Future Environments
- Te Kura Matatini ki Otago - Otago Polytechnic
Te Whare Wānanga o Wairaka, Unitec School of Architecture
Waipapa Taumata Rau, The University of Auckland, School of Architecture and Planning
Ph: 09 373 7599
Email: studentinfo@auckland.ac.nz
School of Architecture website
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, Te Kura Waihanga - Wellington School of Architecture
Ph: 04 472 1000
Email: info@vuw.ac.nz
School of Architecture website.
Te Wānanga Aronui o Tāmaki Makau Rau Auckland University of Technology, Huri Te Ao School of Future Environments
Ph: 09 921 9999
Email: dect@aut.ac.nz
School of Architecture website.
Te Kura Matatini ki Otago - Otago Polytechnic
Ph: 03 447 3014
Email: info@op.ac.nz
School of Architecture website.
Architectural courses are also available at other institutions, but are not accredited.
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships are available to help you study architecture at various stages.
- Search 'architecture' on the University of Auckland's scholarships page.
- Search 'architecture' on the Victoria University of Wellington scholarships page.
- Browse the Unitec scholarships page.
- Browse the AUT scholarships page.
- Browse the Otago Polytechnic's scholarships page.
