About University of Canterbury

University of Canterbury Highlights 

• UC is the 1st New Zealand university to receive the prestigious QS 5-star rating for internationally renowned research and teaching
• UC is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide, 214th in the world by QS World University Rankings, 2017
• UC is New Zealand’s second oldest university
• UC is in the top 100 in the world for Civil and Structural Engineering — and has 15 subjects ranked in the world’s top 200 by QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2017
• UC is ranked in the world’s top 3% of universities and has a strong reputation for high-quality degrees, research active teaching staff, and world-class facilities
• UC is ranked first or second in New Zealand for research in 10 of 17 disciplines

College Info

The Institution of Canterbury in New Zealand was established in 1873 and is Aotearoa New Zealand's second university. It was once known as Canterbury College and was the University of New Zealand's first constituent college.

The university campus was originally located in central Christchurch, but in 1975 it was relocated to Ilam, a leafy suburb. The Ilam campus is around 5 kilometres from the city centre of Christchurch. It is bordered by large natural spaces, and the Avon River, which flows adjacent to University Drive, adds to the campus's physical splendour. The university's 190-acre campus includes lecture halls, laboratories, computer suites, studios, and four libraries that are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. On campus, there are ten living halls with a total capacity of almost 2,279 students. Additionally, there are approximately 15 pubs, diners, and cafes on campus.

The College of Arts, College of Engineering, College of Science, College of Education, Health and Human Development, and College of Business and Law are the five colleges that make up this university. There are about 35 research institutes in the city. These universities provide a variety of degree programmes in the arts, commerce, technology, fine arts, sports, and music, as well as law and health sciences. Teaching, physical education, forestry, and language pathology are among the many programmes available.

International students can also complete their degrees at one of the university's partner universities in their home country. Aside from that, student exchange programmes and other international short courses provide opportunity for students to get global experience. A total of 17,299 students are enrolled in undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programmes. There are approximately 814 academic faculty members and 1151 staff members at the university.

University Of Canterbury Highlight

• For worldwide acclaimed research and teaching, UC is the first New Zealand university to obtain the prestigious QS 5-star rating.
• According to the 2017 QS World University Rankings, UC is among the top 1% of universities worldwide, ranking 214th.
• UC is the second-oldest university in New Zealand.
• According to the QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2017, UC is placed in the top 100 in the world for Civil and Structural Engineering, and has 15 subjects listed in the top 200.
• UC is among the top 3% of universities in the world, with a great reputation for high-quality degrees, research-active faculty, and world-class facilities.
• In 10 of the 17 disciplines, UC is ranked first or second in New Zealand.

University Of Canterbury Facilities

• Businesses on camBusinesses on campus
• Learning spaces
• Field Facilities Centre
• Accessibility
• Library
• UC RecCentre
• Early Childhood Learning Centre
• Health Centre
• Accommodation
• Parking
• Canterbury card
• Onsite servicesus

University Of Canterbury Scholarships/ Financial Aid

Students participating in full-time programmes are permitted to work 20 hours per week on campus. Scholarships are available to students, including:

• 25 international first-year scholarships worth a total of 20,000 NZD are available.
• UC Masters Scholarships: There are 25 scholarships available, with tuition at the domestic rate.
• Tuition costs at the domestic rate + 21,000 NZD for UC International Doctoral Scholarships.
• NZIDRS (New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships): domestic tuition fees + 25,000 NZD + medical insurance up to 600 NZD per year.

The University of Canterbury awards more than $20 million in scholarships and prizes each year to help our students pay for their education.

First Year Undergraduate Scholarships

The UC International First Year Scholarship is worth $10,000, $15,000, or $20,000, depending on the year. This scholarship honours and assists outstanding overseas students who are beginning an undergraduate degree programme at the University of Canterbury. A total of twenty-five scholarships may be given out. International students studying in New Zealand high schools and at UCIC are also eligible for these scholarships.

UC College of Engineering offers generous scholarships to top undergraduate students

The University of California's College of Engineering awards significant scholarships to outstanding undergraduate students. This fellowship honours outstanding overseas scholars and provides financial assistance to them as they pursue an undergraduate Engineering degree at the University of Canterbury. Students who obtain this scholarship can expect to receive between NZ$15,000 and NZ$25,000 per year for up to four years.

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University of Canterbury English language Requirments

English Proficiency Test	Minimum Scores for UG	Minimum Scores for PG
IELTS	6.0	6.5
TOEFL (iBT)	80	90
EAP at CCEL	EAP2 Grade C+	EAP2 Grade B+
PEARSONS	57	64

University of Canterbury Highlights

University Type	Public University
Campus Setting	Urban
Establishment Year	1873
No. of Campuses	1 main campus
No. of Residence Halls	10
Graduate Job Rate	89.9% (full time)
Research Funding	Above 600,000 NZD pa
Cost of Attendance	29,550 NZD pa
Applications Accepted	Online
Work-Study	Available
Intake Type	Semester wise
Mode of Program	Full time and online

University of Canterbury Tuition fee

Courses	UG	PG	Doctorate
Arts	25,500-30,200	29,000-33,800	6,749
Business	28,100	29,900	7,066
Engineering	42,000	42,000	8,130
Science	32,000	34,900-36,600	7,062–7,855
Law	30,200	33,800	7,066

New Zealand Living Expenses

You'll require between $20,000 and $25,000 a year ($380–480 per week) for housing/rent, food, transportation, phone bills, internet usage, and entertainment, in addition to your tuition and insurance fees. The average living expense will be the same for everyone, regardless of their tuition or course price. Please keep in mind that these are only suggestions; the Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year including return travel or an additional $2,000.

General expenses	Cost (in NZ dollars)
Rent (per month)	$800–$950
Groceries (per week)	$100–$150
Gym membership (per year)	$300
Entertainment (per week)	$50
Milk (per litre)	$3
Coca Cola (per can)	$2
Cup of Coffee	$3–$5
Lunch from University food hall or campus café	$7–$12
Local calls made from a cell-phone	$0.50–$1.50
Taxi - 5 km ride	$10–$12
Movie ticket	$10–$14
Visit to doctor	$45–$85