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?
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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Level:
| Program | Degree | Duration | Tuition | Intake | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bachelor of arts | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed | |
| bachelor of arts with honours | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed | |
| bachelor of commerce | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed | |
| bachelor of communication | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed | |
| bachelor of computer science | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed | |
| bachelor of criminal justice | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed | |
| bachelor of data science | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed | |
| bachelor of fine arts | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed | |
| bachelor of health sciences | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed | |
| bachelor of laws | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed |
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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
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. It is one of New Zealand's eight state-funded universities.
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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Grado en Turismo
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Grado en Ciencias Gastronómicas
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Grado en Turismo
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Grado en Turismo
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Grado en Dirección Hotelera
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Grado en Turismo
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Grado en Derecho
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Grado en Derecho
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Grado en Derecho
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Doctorate
Doctoral Studies in Education
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