National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries
Facilities and resources
The University of Auckland offers world-class tertiary teaching and learning facilities and resources to ensure you get the most out of your study at university.
- The University of Auckland Library is the largest university library in New Zealand, ranked with the top five university libraries in Australia.
- The Library contains outstanding specialist reference material for fine arts, architecture and planning, music and dance.
- Print, multimedia and microtext collections total over two million items, including unique manuscript and archive collections.
- You can access a vast range of databases, electronic journals, electronic books and electronic course readings.
- Computers and study spaces are available.
- You can take courses and tours to help you become a confident user of all library resources.
- Here you will discover every opportunity to develop your IT, information literacy, English language and learning skills.
- You will have access to multi-purpose computers, printers, scanners, photocopiers and wireless networking technology.
- You can retrieve information from the library databases, e-journals and e-books; access course work through CECIL (the University’s e-learning system); send email and surf the web; use MS Office and other specialist programmes - all from the same computer.
- The Centre for Academic Development – Tā te Ākonga (Student Learning) runs regular workshops to help you develop effective learning strategies, from time management and study organisation to exam preparation techniques.
- Te Puni Wānanga and the Fale Pasifika offer individual help and training for Māori and Pacific students.
NICAI’s well-equipped studios, workshops, libraries, galleries and specialist resources enable you to enhance your creative skills in a dynamic learning environment. Our facilities are among the best in Australasia. Check out the links below to find out more:






