Queenstown Resort College
Queenstown , South Island, , New Zealand
- Founded: 2005
- Establishment: HE Institution / College
- Type: Public
- Total Students: 400
Queenstown Resort College
QRC is New Zealand’s premier Tourism & Hospitality Management College.
Whether you aspire to a career in adventure tourism or wish to enter the world of hospitality, QRC will prepare you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to successfully pursue your management career. Through a blended delivery of theory, practical & professional learning, QRC encourages you to:
- Think it. Current and specialist theory delivered by industry and academic experts.
- Do it. Practical learning and structured internships built around individual goals and aspirations.
- Be it. Professional application preparing for a career in Hospitality or Adventure Tourism Management.
A focus on professionalism, continuous improvement and positive outcomes underpin the culture. QRC has a reputation for producing industry-specific management graduates who are the employees of first choice. Additionally, QRC has been classified as a Category 1 Provider by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) and was recognised as the Private Tertiary Provider of the Year in 2017 (ITENZ).
- QRC is privately owned and operated by education experts and most of the faculty have more than 20 years or above experience in public tertiary education in New Zealand
- The QRC International Student Scholarship covers 50% of first year's tuition, provides financial support for a student who demonstrates a passion for the hospitality and tourism industry
- QRC offers 6-9 months internships which attracts many students across the globe with excellent employment opportunities
- 30% international students from over 20 countries
- QRC is New Zealand’s premier Tourism & Hospitality Management College
Important Facts
QRC is a premier provider of Tourism and Hospitality education and as such, our student body is diverse and passionate about their chosen industry. Around 30% of our student body is international.
We aim to provide our international students with not only a high quality education but a safe, supportive and culturally enriching experience whilst studying with us in Queenstown.
Our international students have come from over 20 countries including Malaysia, Australia, United Kingdom, Russia, India, Vietnam, China and Indonesia. During their time with us, we ensure our international students are immersed in the ‘kiwi’ culture and way of life and in return, we highly value the cultural contribution our international students bring to the QRC student experience.
QRC’s friendly Student Relations, Faculty, Admissions, Marketing, and Accommodation teams are here to assist you with immigration matters, insurance, accommodation and life in New Zealand.
In this section of our website you can find the essential information about studying at QRC as an international student.
Ranking / Awards
At the ITENZ (Independent Tertiary Education New Zealand) Awards, held at Rydges Queenstown, QRC took out Provider of the Year, as well as the inaugural Supreme Award for its outstanding contribution to advancing the best outcomes for students.
These awards come off the back of a big win at the TIA (Tourism Industry Aotearoa) New Zealand Tourism Awards earlier in the week, where QRC received the Industry Enabler Award for its “standout” Queenstown Ambassador Programme.
In the past year, QRC has experienced significant growth through a number of exciting developments including the opening of the Tai Tokerau Resort College in Paihia, the purchase of a culinary school now renamed ‘QRC Culinary’, and the introduction of a Graduate Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management.
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Contact Information
- 7 Coronation Drive Queenstown 9348, New Zealand
- To know more contact PSA toll free number 18002585772
Campus Information
Queenstown Campus
Surrounded by the breath-taking Southern Alps and set on the shores of spectacular Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown’s a beautiful place to call home. With world-class ski resorts, great walks, jet boating, bungy jumping (just to name a few) right on your doorstep, there is always something new to try. The Queenstown region is also a foodie’s paradise, boasting an amazing restaurant and bar scene and some of the country’s best vineyards. A bustling resort town, Queenstown attracts visitors from across the globe.Tourism in Queenstown’s chief industry, making it the ultimate destination to student tourism and hospitality management. QRC House is a five storey, boutique building, which opens onto the Queenstown Gardens. Opened in 2005, QRC House is well resourced, comfortable and stylish.
Tai Tokerau Campus
With campus locations in Paihia (Hospitality Management & Tourism Operations) and Kerikeri (Cookery), QRC Tai Tokerau Resort College offers great study options in the Northland region. Renowned for its natural beauty and strong history, the Bay of Islands is fast becoming a major national and international tourism destination. With world-class resorts, restaurants and tourism operators on our doorstep, students become immersed in the industry from day one. Opened in 2016, with the strong support of New Zealand M?ori Tourism, local Iwi and business community, QRC Tai Tokerau’s aim is to equip students with the skills and experience to be tomorrow’s tourism leaders and entrepreneurs.
Programs Offered
Diploma of Adventure Tourism Management
- Length 01 Year , 09 Month
- Total Tuition Fee 40000 NZD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 30 days
Diploma of Hospitality Management
- Length 01 Year , 09 Month
- Total Tuition Fee 40000 NZD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 30 days