Why Study at QRC

Benefits of a QRC education include:

Quality courses with international pathways
QRC courses are internationally recognised and respected. Our partners and affiliates have outstanding international reputations. They include the International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS) in Australia, César Ritz Colleges in Switzerland and Thompson Rivers University (TRU) in Canada.

Spectacular setting
The QRC campus opens onto the beautiful Queenstown Gardens on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. In between classes students relax in the gardens and beside the lake, with shops and cafés just a short walk away.

First-class facilities
QRC buildings blend comfort and style and complement our unique lakeside location. The campus includes purpose-built classrooms, a student book café, boutique reference library, hospitality demonstration suite and computer suite.

Close industry links
Courses have been developed with leading industry experts, so they are relevant and practical. Based in New Zealand’s premier tourist resort, you will learn from leading industry practitioners. 

Professional excellence
Professionalism is at the heart of QRC courses and programmes. You’ll be trained to the international standards required by top hotels and tourism operations. Hospitality Management students wear a business suit to classes while Adventure Tourism Management students wear Icebreaker merino-wool clothing, suited to both the office and outdoor environments they work in.

To encourage professionalism in our students, QRC has its own, unique PE (Professional Excellence) System which has been developed according to industry best-practice.

Blending theory with practice
We believe that the best education comes from a balance of academic theory and practical, craft-based training. Students learn how and why in class, then apply their knowledge in the real world.

Queenstown location
Queenstown is a safe, friendly and idyllic resort town. It’s an inspiring and invigorating setting, where you can focus on your priorities whether they involve work, study or adventure.

Decide what course you want to do and apply now!