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University of Canterbury Courses and Fees 2025

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(20 courses)
INR 21 L - 39 LGet Fee Details
Duration12 months-3 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 - 7, PTE: 58 & Above, Duolingo: 120 & Above, TOEFL: 58 - 90
MBA/PGDM(4 courses)
INR 18 L - 22 LGet Fee Details
Duration12-23 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 58 - 90, PTE: 58 & Above, Duolingo: 120 & Above
PG Diploma(27 courses)
INR 11 L - 46 LGet Fee Details
Duration10 months-3 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 - 7, TOEFL: 50 - 98, PTE: 58 - 65, Duolingo
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Q:   What are the University of Canterbury's application requirements for international students?
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  • A submission outlining the candidate's career to date, why they wish to be pursue the particular course of choice and the steps taken to investigate it as a career, including samples of work published or broadcast if available;
  • Certified copy of academic records; and
  • Current CV/Resume.

The University of Canterbury also conducts interviews as a part of the application process.

Note: If the candidate wishes to have the material submitted with their application returned, then they must provide a suitably sized, stamped, addressed envelope.

Q:   How can I apply to the University of Canterbury?
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At the University of Canterbury, students are required to download an application form, fill in the accurate details and submit it in order to apply to the university. While applying to the university, the students do not have to pay any money as UC does not charge any application fee. Listed below are UC's application requirements that students must fulfill while applying:

  • A submission outlining the candidate's career to date, why they wish to be pursue the particular course of choice and the steps taken to investigate it as a career, including samples of work published or broadcast if available;
  • Certified copy of academic records; and
  • Current CV/Resume.

The University of Canterbury also conducts interviews as a part of the application process.

Note: If the candidate wishes to have the material submitted with their application returned, then they must provide a suitably sized, stamped, addressed envelope.

Q:   Does the University of Canterbury conduct interviews for admissions?
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Yes, the University of Canterbury requires students to attend a formal interview during admissions, before the decisions are taken. Applicants might also be asked to appear for a writing test at UC, for admission into certain courses. The international students applying to the University of Canterbury can attend the interview online, either through Skype or telephone at a pre-arranged time. The deadline for the interview process should be checked too. However, UC does accept late applications. Candidates can expect the interview to be conducted by Early-November.

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University of Canterbury Fee Breakdown 2025

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Q:   What is the University of Canterbury ranked in Times Higher Education rankings?
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In 2025, the University of Canterbury ranking in Times Higher Education ranking is #501-600. This university ranked at the same position in 2024. Some of the parameters considered for THE rankings are research quality, industry, international outlook, teaching, etc. The University of Canterbury scored the highest in the International Outlook factor with 82.6. Some of the subject rankings in THE 2025 are given as follows:

  • Social Sciences: #201-250
  • Business & Economics: #251-300
  • Law: #251-300
  • Arts & Humanities: #301-400
Q:   Does University of Canterbury rank better than AUT in THE rankings?
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In Times Higher Education rankings 2025, AUT ranks better than the University of Canterbury. AUT ranking in THE is #401-500, whereas, Canterbury University ranks at #501-600. The rankings of both these universities over the years are given below:

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University of Canterbury

#501-600

#501-600

#601-800

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#401-500

#401-500

#251-300

 

Q:   Which university ranks better among University of Canterbury and Massey University in U.S. News Rankings?
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According to U.S. News & World Report – Global Universities category rankings, the University of Canterbury ranks better at #544 than Massey University. The rank at which Massey University has been positioned is #645 in 2024-25 rankings. The ranks of these universities over the years can be checked from below:

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#544

#466

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Massey University

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#598

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University of Canterbury
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.3/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 80% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Friendly
Academically oriented
Fun loving
Multi-dimensional
Internships4
Part time work4.1
Post study jobs3.6
Quality of faculty4.6
Student Life4.6
Value for money4.1
Public transportation4.4
Safety5
Indian Food4.2
Permanent Immigration4.2
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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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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
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2024Read more
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BE (Hons) in Software Engineering - Batch of 2023
3.6
A pretty good university with very limited opportunities due to recession.
Tips: There is quite a bit of adjustment when comparing the education system from back in India. In India, as long as we get good marks at the end of the year exams, we get a good overall mark on our report cards. However, here you have to work hard and get good grades in each and every assignment because the amount of weight they carry in your final grades is a lot.
Likes (Safety): The city is pretty safe as I haven't heard much violence against anyone. There is little racism, if any at all, against other ethnicities. There is not any bad experience in particular that I have in the city that I could share. The people here are quite friendly as well which is also good. However, from what I have heard from friends, there is a bit of exploitation done when someone is sponsoring your residence visa if they are your workplace as well. However, the owners in those cases are also mostly Indians.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): Not many companies offer sponsor visas as far as I know. The main reason for my rating of 2 is that the current job market is not very good. The country is in recession and there is an acute shortage of jobs available in a lot of the fields. Quite a lot of the students need to move to cities or even countries to find a good job. The wages/cost of living ratio is also not great for it to be considered a good option to work.
Total Monthly ExpenseNZD 8500
Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryNZD
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2024Read more
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