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University of Canterbury, New Zealand

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Country

New Zealand

City

Christchurch

Agreement type

Study abroad

Study places

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About

University of Cambridge is located in the city of Christchurch with 390,000 inhabitants and is the gateway to New Zealand's wonderful South Island. UC offers a comprehensive range of courses across over 100 study programmes and welcomes Study Abroad students from around the world.

  • Unique applied learning opportunities, including internships, service learning, and community engagement
  • UC Business School holds ‘Triple-Crown’ accreditation by AMBA, EQUIS, and AACSB
  • Engineering programmes are accredited by the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand, which is a signatory to the Washington Accord.

Course catalogue

  • Agreement

    The agreement applies to all subject areas but there may be some restrictions

    Length of stay

    1 to 2 semesters.

  • Who can apply

    Applicants with the best grade point average at the time of application. Minimum B average.

    All exchanges require a completion of 60ECTS prior to a stay abroad.

  • Language of Instruction

    English
    Upper secondary school (norsk: videregående skole): Average grade of 4 in English.4 i The diploma must not be older than 5 years.

    Univeristy of Canterbury English Language Proficiency requirements

  • Semester timing

    Semester 1 :  February -  June
    Semester 2: July - November

    Academic Calendar

  • Tuition fees

    As a student abroad, you must pay tuition fees to the University of Canterburyom student.

    Tuition fees for one semester of undergraduate courses for 2024 is NZ $12,700 (fixed fee).Tuition fees for postgraduate courses are calculated on a course-by-course basis. Tuition fees for a study abroad program that includes practical courses may therefore be higher than a lower flat fee.

    Study Abroad fees

  • Studiepoeng

    60 UC points = 30 NMBU credits.

  • Housing

    Most Study Abroad students live at Ilam Apartments on campus, which offers an accommodation package for Study Abroad students.

    Accommodation study abroad and exchanges | University of Canterbury

  • Visa and residence permit

    For periods of study exceeding three months, a visa is necessary. To apply for a visa, it is necessary to have been accepted as an exchange student, to have received a receipt for paid tuition fees, and to be able to prove sufficient funds for covering living expenses during the stay. You can apply online through Immigration New Zealand, processing time can take up to four weeks  and the fee is approx. NZ$330.00
    Information on visa application-government of New Zealand

    Student visas

    Important: Students who are part of an approved exchange scheme must apply for a student visa before their arrival in New Zealand. This includes students who are from visa-waiver countries.
    Exchange students can come to New Zealand as visitors and apply for an exchange student visa within New Zealand, but only if they can provide an exceptional reason as to why they could not obtain one before arrival. 

  • Courses