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University of Canterbury Admissions 2025: Application Deadline, Requirements & Costs

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The applications for the University of Canterbury admissions 2025 are out.

  • The application deadline for the University of Canterbury international students, Semester 2, has closed.

University of Canterbury Admissions 2025

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Q:   What are the eligibility requirements for admission to University of Canterbury?
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The minimum programme-wise eligibility criteria that international applicants need to meet before applying to the University of Canterbury are given below:

Undergraduate Eligibility

Basic Education (either of):

  • Grade 12 in relevant discipline with an overall 75% aggregate with a minimum of 60% in English in the All India Senior School Certificate or India School Certificate (ISC)
  • Grade 12 in relevant discipline with an overall 80% aggregate with a minimum of 65% in English from Indian State Board of Higher Education
  • English proficiency

MBA Eligibility

Mandatory Qualification (a combination of):

·         Basic education: A bachelor's degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration with good scores

·         Work experience: A minimum of five years

Q:   What is the fee structure of courses offered by the University of Canterbury?
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The programme-wise tuition fee chargeable to international students at UC for session 2021–2022 is as follows:

Course Type

Tuition Fee* (in NZD)

Chargeable for (Duration)

Undergraduate diplomas

21,500  to 28,000

Total programme fee

Undergraduate certificates

13,600 to 17,750

Total programme fee

Bachelor degrees

28,000 – 44,000

Annual tuition fee

Honours degrees

29,875 to 36,563

Total programme fee

Graduate diplomas

27,000 to 35,500

Total programme fee

Graduate certificates

14,000

Total programme fee

Master degrees

36,500 to 79,000

Total programme fee

Postgraduate diplomas

26,000 to 86,900

Total programme fee

Postgraduate certificates

13,000 to 24,472

Total programme fee

MBA

51,750

Total programme fee

PhD

36,500

Total programme fee

Source: University of Canterbury

Q:   Is there any application fee at the University of Canterbury?
A: 

There is no application fee chargeable to international students while applying to the University Canterbury, which means that aspirants can apply to UC free of cost. However, there is a refundable deposit of NZD 500 (INR 24.4 K) that is required at the time of enrolment. This deposit can be refunded in case a student is unable to join the university after being enrolled. International students must provide a valid reason behind the same and request for the refund.

 

University of Canterbury MS Admissions 2025

20 courses 12 months - 3 years
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20.8L - 39.1L

iconEligibility Criteria

  • Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: IELTS, PTE, Duolingo, TOEFL

University of Canterbury Application Process 2025

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Q:   When do admissions start at the University of Canterbury?
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UC follows a semester-based calendar for all its programmes. International students may apply in either of the two intakes:

Refer to the tentative application deadlines:

Admissions Intake

Application Time*

Classes Begin*

Undergraduate Admission Cycle

Spring Intake

October-end

February

Fall Intake

April-end

July

Graduate Admission Cycle

Spring Intake

Early September

February

Fall Intake

Early February

July

*Deadlines vary depending on the course and can change frequently. The students are encouraged to check the school/department's website for exact deadlines.

Q:   What are the steps involved in the application process at the University of Canterbury?
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The application process at this University is done through the official website which is available for the UG programs and PG programs. The application fee is not charged by the university from international students.

Here are the steps to complete you online application process:

Step 1: Sign up to the university's application portal at myuc.canterbury.ac.nz/login

Step 2: Verify the email address via email sent by the university and click 'Continue'

Step 3: Sign in to the university website

Step 4: Click on 'Start New Application'

Step 5: Choose 'New Student'

Step 6: Select the year of enrolment

Step 7: Start the application by providing identification details

Step 8: Input academic details

Step 9: Select qualification as 'Undergraduate and graduate' or 'Postgraduate'

Step 10: Read the 'Student Declaration' carefully

Step 11: Complete all the steps in Section 1 and move to Sections 2 and 3 to upload supporting documents

Step 12: Submit the application

Q:   How to apply for Canterbury?
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All the students including international students can apply to the University of Canterbury via the online student portal or myUC. The students will be required to provide personal details like the citizenship status, acadmeic transcripts, legal name, date of birth, contant details, and academic history as well as choice of degree a student wishes to pursue at this university. 

University of Canterbury Enrollment Statistics 2025

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Q:   How many international students are there at the University of Canterbury?
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By the data published on the official site of the University of Canterbury, the number of total students enrolled in the year 2024 was 22,205 out of which 1,549 students were international, indicating less popularity for this university among international students. 

Here is the detailed table on enrolments made by the University of Canterbury:

CategoryNumber of Students
Total Students Enrolled22,205
M? ori Students Enrolled2,180
Pacific Students Enrolled753
International Students1,549

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4.2/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 67% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
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Academically oriented
Fun loving
Multi-dimensional
Internships3.8
Part time work4
Post study jobs3.5
Quality of faculty4.7
Student Life4.5
Value for money4.1
Public transportation4.4
Safety4.9
Indian Food3.8
Permanent Immigration4.2
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AnonymousVerified Icon
Master of Business - Batch of 2024
4.6
Amazing university, vibrant campus and a fun student life.
Tips: When considering this university, students should be aware of the structure for studying here. Some students I know came here and forgot they came for the primary purpose of studying, and now concentrate on part-time work instead. Instead of focusing on part-time jobs, you should concentrate on your studies. In addition to that, students should also be outgoing and not just stay home, even if they have recordings of classes. This will help students maintain contact with their professors and their subject material. There are many restaurants here, with cuisine options from Arabian to Indian. Personally, I prefer to cook, as it's cheaper, but I can't be sure of the general pricing, as each restaurant will have different prices. I'd say it will roughly be 20 dollars per meal. There aren't many post-study jobs here. It's difficult for freshers, mostly for graduates. I don't have a list of job roles or salary packages, but I can say that the roles vary from person to person. Some people might get a graduate role, while others might get an experienced role.
Total Monthly ExpenseNZD 475
Prepping time for classes22 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryNZD 6000
Reviewed on 20 May 2025Read more
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BE (Hons) in Mechatronics Engineering - Batch of 2025
3.8
A challenging but fulfilling and rewarding experience.
Tips: It is very important to understand that moving to a new country can be very challenging and overwhelming. The way life works and the processes are different to what you are used to. I think it was really important for me to try and learn the way people live their lives here since you can't change their way of living, so you need to be open to adapting. However, you should never feel like you are alone. Especially if you are moving to Christchurch for University, there is a whole network of people that you can get in contact with, and there are many different clubs to join. Therefore, you mustn't be scared to go out and meet new people. Embrace the new challenges. For me, joining clubs and/or sports teams is the best way to meet new, like-minded people. Furthermore, in terms of scholarships and funding, I managed to get an international student scholarship that allowed me to live in the halls in my first year for free. There are many scholarships that you can apply for, however, you need to make sure that the scholarship applies to international students. In terms of funding, I was fortunate enough that my parents were able to give me a weekly allowance that enabled me to live my day-to-day life. However, since I am studying engineering and playing cricket, I was also able to find jobs that allowed me to make money over the summertime. As long as you work within your visa restrictions, there is a lot of opportunity to find jobs etc. The university experience has been really amazing and I have been able to learn really cool things, both within the university and through daily life. While my course is very challenging, I have learnt some amazing things and could not be more grateful to be learning high-quality, practical knowledge that can be applied in the real world. New Zealand in general is a beautiful place with amazing people and beautiful views, you cannot say too much bad about this country.
Likes (Safety): Christchurch and New Zealand in general is a very safe city and country. The people are very nice and helpful. Although there are crimes like stealing from cars, as I have experienced, it is very easy to navigate through life and I have rarely had trouble trying to fit in within the community. Especially when joining the university, I felt that everyone was extremely supportive and always looking to make new friends. Therefore, the overall UC community is amazing.
Dislikes (Value for money): New Zealand in general is an expensive place to live. And, with international student feels, it makes it extremely expensive. While I have been fortunate enough that my parents can support me through my undergraduate study, a lot of students would not have the same luxury. It seems quite unjustifiable that as an international student, you pay more than 5x the price for the same courses and resources that a local student would get. I had already been in New Zealand for 2 years before joining the university and had a good network of friends already. Therefore, I did not need support as an international student as I am sure international students need.
Total Monthly ExpenseNZD 2200
Prepping time for classes50 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryNZD
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2024Read more
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Master of Business Information Systems - Batch of 2025
4.8
Practically oriented in every perspective.
Tips: The enrollment process at the University of Canterbury was easy. For the initial days, it was obvious I felt cultural differences but after getting used to it, it felt like a home away from home. I was awarded a Dean's Award scholarship. I had a good academic score in my Bachelor and previous work experience helped in get the scholarship which was around 5000 NZD. I am fully satisfied with my university, course and the country - New Zealand.
Likes (Public transportation): The public transportation in Christchurch is excellent. It is well connected to the campus, and even towns 40-50 km from Christchurch are connected with good frequency of timings. The bus is the primary mode of transportation, and fares are subsidized for students at a rate of 1 NZD.
Dislikes (Part time work): There are some jobs on campus like Tutor, Research Assistant, and part-time in some cafes around the campus. Talking about Off-campus jobs there are plenty of them but you must have relevant work experience to easily get those. Academics are easily manageable with the job. Most of the jobs pay the minimum wage in New Zealand which is around 23 NZD.
Total Monthly ExpenseNZD 1400
Prepping time for classes17 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryNZD 82000
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2024Read more
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Master of Business - Batch of 2025
4.5
Learning with fun, and interaction with different communities and people.
Tips: Don't think! Just come to the University of Canterbury. It's the best university. The university provides everything here. All the faculty are here to guide us from scratch. The university has different departments for students to help. The university is very active in terms of hosting events and helping students.
Likes (Indian Food): Hygiene is followed. Quality of food is delivered. Here maximum options are non-vegetarian, but I am a vegetarian. So, I don't eat much from the outside restaurants. I am an Indian and close to my accommodation. There is an Indian restaurant where I go to and enjoy my meal fortnightly. The price is not expensive because if one is earning then he/she can afford eating outside. I prefer to cook by myself and enjoy my meal.
Dislikes (Value for money): It's expensive as compared to other universities. But the fees is justified as we can see that the course offers 180 credits towards our degree, which is good. The professors are very supportive. They are always there to help and encourage us to do good. My overall experience has been the best here.
Total Monthly ExpenseNZD 1000
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryNZD 70000
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2024Read more
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Master of Applied Data Science - Batch of 2019
4.2
Great university and great exposure to learn and grow.
Tips: I was concerned about the transition from India to New Zealand, but it wasn't that tough. The university and students made me feel very welcome and helped me get into the system. I applied for a scholarship and secured it, which was very helpful. Students should firmly keep an eye on scholarships as they would be reflected in the mark sheet and would be helpful in future job placements.
Likes (Permanent Immigration): I got permanent residency in New Zealand after completing my course and getting a job there. I love the culture and the country. It is peaceful and accepting. If you have the opportunity to settle in New Zealand, you should definitely try it.
Dislikes (Public transportation): I gave public transportation a low rating because bus service can be quite limited, especially late at night and on weekends. However, bus fares are very reasonable, and using a combination of public transportation and bicycles can make travel time faster.
Total Monthly ExpenseNZD 3500
Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryNZD 80000
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2024Read more
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Master of Business Information Systems - Batch of 2025
4.7
Perfect blend of all the things that a student may need.
Tips: The college is very good overall. There is always a cultural shift when a student studies internationally, but after some time he/she settles. I got a scholarship of 5500$ and it was provided to me on merit basis by the university and it was called Dean's Award Scholarship. Overall, I am totally satisfied with the university and the country.
Likes (Student Life): One can take part in a lot of activities in the campus. In every week or two, there is some event happening. There is a separate committee for organizing events for students. Also, the campus is very beautiful and well planned. We can get everything that we may need.
Dislikes (Part time work): There are ample of jobs, but we require a relevant experience for them, which is difficult for an entry level international student. So as an international student, I am giving a rating of 3. If we got skills in the relevant background, then we can get jobs.
Total Monthly ExpenseNZD 1000
Prepping time for classes14 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryNZD 80550
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