collageUniversity of Canterbury (est. 1873) is the second oldest university in New Zealand offering approximately 70 courses to UG, PG and research-based students.The University of Canterbury is the first in New Zealand to be granted five stars by QS. The globally recognized programs aim to foster critical thinking and professional excellence across many disciplines. Top programs of Canterbury University that are highly ranked are Engineering, Linguistic, Geology, Geophysics, Earth and Marine Science, Law and others.
The graduate employability ranking of the institute is #301-500 since 4 years. The institution offers resume writing seminars, placement workshops, group talks, and practice interviews to its students on a regular basis in order to help them find jobs in New Zealand. Among UC’s alumni are leading New Zealand artist Rita Angus, children’s author Margaret Mahy, classical conductor Gemma New and legendary physicist Ernest Rutherford, whose face graces the nation’s banknotes.
University of Canterbury Ranking Highlights
- #258 by the QS Global University Ranking 2022.
- #301-500 for graduate employability rankings by QS 2022.
- #338 by the US News for Best Global Universities 2021.
- #401-500 among the world university by THE 2021.
- #450 among the world universities by CWUR 2021.
- #401-500 universities in the world by GRUP 2020.
University Of Canterbury Ranking In New Zealand
| Universities | Times Higher Education Ranking (2021) | U.S. News & World Report Ranking (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| University of Auckland | 147 | 125 |
| University of Otago | 201 | 226 |
| Auckland University of Technology | 251 | 389 |
| University of Canterbury | 401 | 338 |
University Of Canterbury Gpa Requirements
| Requirements | Master of Education |
|---|---|
| Entry Semester | February, July or November |
| Transcripts | Required |
| Academic Qualifications | Minimum B+ GPA in either a Bachelor of Teaching and Learning with Honours, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, or equivalent degree. |
| Work Experience | Not required |
University Of Canterbury Entry Requirements
For admission to UC with a NZ qualification (including qualifications achieved at a NZ secondary/high school) you will need to meet the criteria for one of the following entrance pathways:
University Entrance with NCEA
The National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) is the most common secondary school qualification for New Zealand students and NCEA credits are normally accumulated during Years 11 to 13 in NZ high schools.
NCEA Requirements for University Entrance
The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) administers NCEA and sets the NCEA requirements for University Entrance nationwide. This means details of NCEA requirements for University Entrance are listed on the NZQA website. When you gain University Entrance with NCEA, it will also appear on your Record of Achievement.
If you have submitted an Application to Enrol at UC and you gain University Entrance through NCEA, your admission to the University will be processed automatically once your NCEA results are available.
If you are a Year 12 student with an exceptional academic record applying for entry to UC before completing Year 13, or you have been on an official exchange programme (such as ASF or Rotary) studying overseas for 20 weeks or more, you will need to apply for Discretionary Entrance (see below).
Falling short of University Entrance through NCEA
If you haven’t achieved University Entrance through NCEA, you may be able to qualify for admission to UC by completing the Certificate in University Preparation. If you are only a few credits short of NCEA University Entrance then your own secondary school, Hagley College, Te Kura Correspondence School or Logan Park High School might be able to help you catch up after the official NCEA release date. Note this is not for students applying for a Teaching qualification (BTchLn).
If you are enrolled in Hagley’s Intensive Catch Up Programme and are on track to submit the work for your missing credits before the start of Semester One at UC, then you will be able to start at UC in Semester One. For further information visit the Catch Up College web page on Hagley College’s website.
Please contact us on 0800 VARSITY (0800 827 748) to find out about UC’s admission process for Te Kura or Logan Park Catch Up students. Further information about their programmes see the Logan Park Summer School website.
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)
Minimum CIE scores for University Entrance
- A or AS level entrance requirement: at least 120 points on the NZ Tariff and a minimum grade of D in each of at least three subjects equivalent to those on the approved list. (Similar to NCEA approved subjects)
- Literacy requirement: a pass in any of AS English Language, Language and Literature in English or Literature in English*.
- Numeracy requirement: either (i) a D grade or better in IGCSE or GCSE mathematics or (ii) any mathematics pass at AS level.
*International applicants applying with CIE study outside of NZ may also meet the standard literacy requirement through an alternative approved English test. Admissions will contact you if we require more information regarding your English.
If you completed CIE with other NZ study
If you have taken CIE in combination with NCEA or other UC accepted pre-university qualification please email admission@canterbury.ac.nz.
If you completed A (A2) levels outside of NZ
You can gain admission to UC if you meet the following minimum requirements:
- at least three A (A2) levels with at least one A (A2) level at grade C or above. A result in General Studies cannot be included. If English is not your first language you must meet additional UC English requirements.
University Of Canterbury International Students Requirements
Country-Specific Requirements
| Country | Admission Requirements |
|---|---|
| India | An overall grade of 75% with a minimum of 60% in English in All-India Senior School Certificate; or An overall grade of 80% with a minimum of 65% in English from State Boards or a one-year undergraduate degree program at a recognized university in India |
| Pakistan | Studied a one-year undergraduate degree program at a recognized university in Pakistan. |
| Singapore | Singapore GCE A levels or NUS High School Diploma; or A minimum of three H2 passes at C grade. |
| Nepal | Studied a one-year undergraduate degree program at a recognized university in Nepal. |
| Japan | Studied a one-year undergraduate degree program at a recognized university in Japan; or Completed a junior college diploma. |
Some programs have additional study requirements, applicants must check the eligibility requirement of the program you are applying to.
University Of Canterbury English Language Requirements
International students whose primary language is not English must submit one of the following test scores to fulfill English language proficiency requirements for admission:
| Test | Minimum Requirements for Undergraduate Applicants | Minimum Requirements for Graduate Applicants |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | An overall score of 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in listening, speaking, reading and writing | An overall score of 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.0 in listening, speaking, reading and writing |
| TOEFL iBT | A minimum score of 80 with at least 19 in listening, reading and writing | A minimum score of 90 with at least 19 in listening, reading and writing |
| TOEFL PBT | A minimum score of 550 and TWE with a minimum score of 4.5 | A minimum score of 575 and TWE with a minimum score of 4.5 |
| CCEL EAP | Level 2 with a minimum grade of C+ | Level 2 with a minimum grade of B+ |
| CAE or CPE | A minimum score of 169 with at least 162 in listening, speaking, reading and writing | A minimum score of 176 with at least 169 in listening, speaking, reading and writing |
| PTE | An overall score of 50 | An overall score of 58 |
| NZCEL | Level 4 – Academic endorsement | Level 5 |
| FluentIQ | An overall score of 8/10 with no score less than 7 | An overall score of 8/10 with no score less than 7 |
| Language CERT | B2 communicator high pass, with no individual score below pass | C1 Expert with high pass and no less than Pass in each skill or C2 Mastery IESOL below pass |
University Of Canterbury Application Deadline
October 31The deadline for applications closes October 31, but late applications may be considered.
university of canterbury application deadline 2021
Admissions at University of Canterbury is invited for two intake seasons in February and July. The common New Zealand University application deadlines for courses starting in February are in October, November or December of the preceding academic year, whereas the deadlines for second semester starting in July are during March, April or May.
The exact deadlines for few limited entry courses at University of Canterbury are given below:
| Course Name | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Engineering | December 1 |
| Master of Engineering | January 10 (Semester 1, 2021) June 15 (Semester 2, 2021) |
| Master of Engineering in fire engineering | June 1(Semester 1) December 1 (Semester 2) |
| Master of Antarctic Studies | April 9 |
| Master of Disaster Risk and Resilience | January 12 |
| Master of Applied Psychology Parts I and II | November 30 |
| Master of Geographic Information Science Part I | February 1 |
| Post Graduate diploma in child and family psychology | October 1 |
| Master of Counselling | October 1 |
| Graduate Diploma in Journalism | October 31 |
| Master of Social Work | Special Application required by September 30 (Semester 1) Special Application required by May 31 (Semester 2) |
Note:
- Applications received after the mentioned deadline will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis only.
- Some of the above-mentioned courses may require a special application. Students can check the official website to know more about the same.
university of canterbury fees
A student must pay tuition fees on the basis of each and every course they enrol in, except when enrolling in a Special Fees Programme where an overall fee is levied. Courses are assigned to fee bands by subject area as shown in the tables below. All international students must pay tuition fees at the international rate except those on an approved reciprocal exchange programme (covered by a formal exchange agreement) and those enrolled as a PhD student and residing in Aotearoa New Zealand. Banded FeesSpecial (Set) Fees
Banded Fees
Courses are assigned to fee bands based on subject area unless they are part of a Special (Set) Fees Programme. Banded fees are used for domestic and international undergraduate students, and domestic postgraduate (research and taught) students. Postgraduate courses for international students generally have special set fees instead of banded fees.
Tuition fees for domestic postgraduate research (thesis-based) students are based on one academic year of study (120 points) so the prices listed below are for one year of study (120 points), not a total set programme fee. This means if your qualification takes longer than one year, you will be invoiced for each additional quarter, and your tuition fees will be subject to price increases in subsequent year(s).
All fees listed are inclusive of NZ GST, or any equivalent overseas tax, unless otherwise stated. In addition to tuition fees, there are also non-tuition fees.
Domestic Undergraduate Fee Bands
| BAND | SUBJECT AREAS | 2021 PER 120 POINTS | 2021 PER 15 POINTS | 2022 PER 120 POINTS | 2022 PER 15 POINTS |
| 1 | Arts, Social Science, Education | $6,281 | $785 | $6,388 | $799 |
| 2 | Business, Accountancy, Law | $6,648 | $831 | $6,761 | $845 |
| 3 | Non-Bench Science, Fine Arts, Music, Computer Science, Theatre & Film, Computational Maths | $7,015 | $877 | $7,134 | $892 |
| 4 | Bench Science, Antarctic Studies, Health Science | $7,281 | $910 | $7,405 | $926 |
| 5 | Engineering, Forestry | $7,884 | $986 | $8,018 | $1,002 |
| 6 | Information Systems | $6,880 | $860 | $6,997 | $875 |
| 7 | Communication Disorders | $7,828 | $979 | $7,961 | $995 |
| 8 | Ecology | $7,562 | $945 | $7,691 | $961 |
| 9 | Mathematics, Statistics, Art Curatorship | $6,306 | $788 | $6,413 | $802 |
Domestic Postgraduate Fee Bands – TAUGHT
| BAND | SUBJECT AREAS | 2021 PER 120 POINTS | 2021 PER 15 POINTS | 2022 PER 120 POINTS | 2022 PER 15 POINTS |
| 1 | Arts, Social Science, Education | $7,618 | $952 | $7, 748 | $969 |
| 2 | Business, Accountancy, Law | $7,938 | $992 | $8,073 | $1,099 |
| 3 | Non-Bench Science, Fine Arts, Music, Computer Science, Theatre & Film, Computational Maths | $8,264 | $1,033 | $8,404 | $1,051 |
| 4 | Bench Science, Antarctic Studies, Health Science | $8,525 | $1,066 | $8,670 | $1,084 |
| 5 | Engineering, Forestry | $8,911 | $1,114 | $9,062 | $1,133 |
| 6 | Information Systems | $8,044 | $1,006 | $8,181 | $1,023 |
| 7 | Communication Disorders | $8,867 | $1,108 | $9,018 | $1,127 |
| 8 | Ecology | $8,635 | $1,079 | $8,782 | $1,098 |
| 9 | Mathematics, Statistics, Art Curatorship | $7,996 | $1,000 | $8,132 | $1,017 |
Domestic Postgraduate Fee Bands – RESEARCH
| BAND | SUBJECT AREAS | 2021 PER 120 POINTS | 2022 PER 120 POINTS |
| 1 | Arts, Social Science, Education | $7,099 | $7,220 |
| 2 | Business, Accountancy, Law | $7,432 | $7,558 |
| 3 | Non-Bench Science, Fine Arts, Music, Computer Science, Theatre & Film, Computational Maths | $7,768 | $7,900 |
| 4 | Bench Science, Antarctic Studies, Health Science | $8,035 | $8,172 |
| 5 | Engineering, Forestry | $8,552 | $8,697 |
| 6 | Information Systems | $7,641 | $7,771 |
| 7 | Communication Disorders | $8,503 | $8,648 |
| 8 | Ecology | $8,262 | $8,402 |
| 9 | Mathematics, Statistics, Art Curatorship | $7,429 | $7,555 |
International Undergraduate Fee Bands
| BAND | SUBJECT AREAS | 2021 PER 120 POINTS | 2021 PER 15 POINTS | 2022 PER 120 POINTS | 2022 PER 15 POINTS |
| 1 | Arts and Social Sciences | $28,000 | $3,500 | $28,800 | $3,600 |
| 2 | Business and Accountancy | $31,000 | $3,875 | $31,800 | $3,975 |
| 3 | Fine Arts and Law | $33,600 | $4,200 | $34,500 | $4,313 |
| 4 | Science (including non-bench and Health Sciences) | $35,500 | $4,450 | $36,500 | $4,563 |
| 5 | Engineering | $44,000 | $5,500 | $45,000 | $5,625 |
| 7 | Communication Disorders and Forestry | $39,500 | $4,950 | $40,500 | $5,063 |
Examples of Banded Tuition Fee calculations
Example 1
An undergraduate domestic student in their first year of a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) might pay the following tuition fees in 2021:
Example 2
An undergraduate international student taking the same courses will pay the following tuition fees in 2021:
Example 3
A domestic student studying towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) with a major in Environmental Science might pay the following tuition fees in 2021:
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