Course Details

English language – CPIT offers high quality academic English, IELTS, TOEIC and Cambridge exam preparation as well as communicative English plus electives and vocational subjects including Business, Computing, Hospitality, Jazz, Sports and etc.

Foundation Studies –

Bachelor Degrees - Adventure Recreation & Outdoor Education, Applied Science, Japanese, Broadcasting Communications, Business Innovation & Enterprise, Design, Engineering Technology (Electrotechnology), Information & Communication Technologies, Medical Imaging, Nursing, Midwifery.

Graduate Diplomas - Computer Aided Design, Digital Video Post Production, Design (3D Modelling and Animation, Digital Design, Multimedia), E Commerce, Event Management, Laboratory Technology, Technical Communication (distance learning)

Diplomas - Accounting Technicians, Architectural Technology, Business, Chinese, Circus Arts, Commercial Music, Computer Aided Design, Computer Engineering, Computer Networking, Construction Management, Electrotechnology, Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Fashion Technology & Design, Hospitality Management, Human Resource Management, Information & Communication Technologies, Interior Design, Japanese, Jazz, New Venture Planning, Professional Photography, Quantity Surveying, Recreation Leadership, Science, Telecommunications, Professional Photography.

Certificates - Animal Care, Baking, Café Bar Service, Computer Aided Design, Computer Technicians, Computing, Cookery, Design, Electrotechnology, Exercise Science, Fashion Technology & Design, Horticultural Practice, Hotel Front Office Operations, Information Technology, Interior Décor, Japanese, Hairdressing, Recreation, Adventure Tourism, Travel & Tourism, Ski & Snowboard Instruction, Veterinary Nursing, Viticulture & Wine Production

Location and Facilities

CPIT’s main campus is based in the centre of Christchurch- a beautiful cosmopolitan city with a population of around 400,000, located in the heart of the spectacular South Island. Close to cafes, shops and entertainment, the campus is a vibrant and busy place of learning. As well as a gym, bookshop, cafeteria, community radio station and international satellite television, CPIT offers all the services and facilities you would expect at a major tertiary institution, including an international welfare officer, International Admissions team, library services, learning services, health care centre, 24 hour computer access and free email, careers centre and etc.

Accommodation and Welfare

Staff in the accommodation office are available to help, support and advise students on accommodation options and issues. These range from the types of accommodation available in Christchurch to assistance with tenancy problems and disputes. Homestay accommodation can be arranged with approved Christchurch families. This is highly recommended if you are visiting New Zealand for the first time.