Ara Institute Of Canterbury Timaru

The Timaru campus is located just a short stroll from the city’s CBD and features modern facilities and a range of services for students. 



These include:



  • Food and beverage options (including a café and restaurant operated by our food and hospitality students)
  • Gym and recreation centre
  • Library
  • Career advice and planning
  • Learning services
  • Student support advisors
  • Disability support services
  • Counsellor
  • Free weekday shuttle service to Oamaru and Ashburton for students


The campus is withing walking distance of Timaru’s main shopping street, supermarkets, cafes, a movie theatre and the city’s public library. The countryside surrounding Timaru offers an amazing range of leisure, cultural, sporting and adventure opportunities.