University of Canterbury in New Zealand

🏛️ About University of Canterbury

University of Canterbury is a public New Zealand university serving Christchurch. Its public academic profile includes engineering, science, business, law, education, arts, health, product design and environmental studies.

University highlights

A research-intensive university with a spacious Ilam campus and particularly established strengths in engineering and field-based sciences.

What makes this institution stand out

Choose University of Canterbury for access to engineering, science, business, law, education, arts, health, product design and environmental studies.
Students can combine applied or academic study with the professional, community and employer opportunities available in Christchurch.

✨ Why Study at University of Canterbury?

A research-intensive university with a spacious Ilam campus and particularly established strengths in engineering and field-based sciences.

🏆 Rankings & Accreditations

QS World University Rankings 2027: #257 globally and #5 in New Zealand.

A New Zealand public university operating under the Education and Training Act 2020. University academic quality is managed through the national university quality-assurance system; confirm programme-specific professional accreditation separately.

📚 Programs Offered

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10 programs

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Program	Degree	Duration ↕	Tuition ↕	Intake	Action
bachelor of arts	Bachelor	—	—	● Closed	View
bachelor of arts with honours	Bachelor	—	—	● Closed	View
bachelor of commerce	Bachelor	—	—	● Closed	View
bachelor of communication	Bachelor	—	—	● Closed	View
bachelor of computer science	Bachelor	—	—	● Closed	View
bachelor of criminal justice	Bachelor	—	—	● Closed	View
bachelor of data science	Bachelor	—	—	● Closed	View
bachelor of fine arts	Bachelor	—	—	● Closed	View
bachelor of health sciences	Bachelor	—	—	● Closed	View
bachelor of laws	Bachelor	—	—	● Closed	View

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💰 Tuition Fees & Scholarships

Tuition fees and scholarship information coming soon. Contact the university for details.

📋 Admission Requirements

Bachelors Degree

Class 12th/+2/HSC Marks Sheet
Passport

PG Diploma/Certificate

Passport

Ph.D

Bachelors Certificate
Bachelors Marks Sheet
Masters Certificate
Masters Marks Sheet
Passport

Masters Degree

Bachelors Certificate
Bachelors Marks Sheet
Passport

🖼️ Campus & Gallery

🛂 Visa & Immigration

Student Visa Process

Most international tertiary students need an appropriate student visa. The Fee Paying Student Visa can be granted for up to four years, costs from NZD 850, and currently shows 80% of applications completed within eight weeks. Immigration New Zealand strongly encourages applying about three months before intended travel.

80% of Fee Paying Student Visas within 8 weeks

Monthly Cost of Living

Accommodation NZD 606–2,097

Food and groceries NZD 346–520

Entertainment NZD 238 / month

Power NZD 200–300

Public transport NZD 160 / month

Mobile phone NZD 19 / month

Internet NZD 90 / month

Estimated Monthly Total NZD 1,659–3,424

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Canterbury a recognised tertiary institution in New Zealand?

Yes. It is one of New Zealand's eight state-funded universities.

What makes University of Canterbury stand out?

A research-intensive university with a spacious Ilam campus and particularly established strengths in engineering and field-based sciences. Prospective students should verify the current qualification, campus, language, fees and entry requirements on the official website.

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