University of Canterbury

The University of Canterbury is a top-ranking university in New Zealand as well as on a global level. As pe a prominent World University Ranking publisher, UC obtained the rank #256 in World University Rankings in 2024 and in 2025, it is placed at #261. In the 2025 edition, Times Higher Education (THE) has ranked UC in the range #501-600 in World University Rankings.

The Uni of Canterbury allows all international studnents with a visa to work while studying in the university. Students are allowed to work no more than 20 hours a week as per the time part-time work regulations in New Zealand. However, students are allowed to work for longer hours during holidays and summer breaks.

The University of Canterbury offers a generous number of scholarships, nearly 500 to all their international students, on all levels of study and academic college of choice. Each of the University of Canterbury scholarships for international students ahve different eligibility criteria (such subject/course, level, citizenship, age, gender, school, region, etc.) and may require different supporting documentation. Also, students are required to apply separately for scholarships at UC. Students are advised to first review the criteria and then fill out the appropriate form online.

The University of Canterbury's acceptance rate stands at 50%, which makes it neither a very competitive, nor selective university as according to the data, about 50 out of every 100 applicants secure an enrolment. Students must acquire competitive grades, minimum English proficiency exam scores and fulfill the application requirements in order to boost their chances of getting admitted in the University of Canterbury. Students must also be mindful of UC's application deadline while applying.

Note: The data is derived from Edurank and is subjected to changes.

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.

• 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.

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. Students are advised to refer to the table below for the University of Canterbury's application deadlines for international students for the 2024 intake: