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Bachelor’s degrees
Undergraduate certificates and diplomas
Graduate certificates and diplomas
Postgraduate certificates and diplomas
Honours degrees
Master’s degrees
PhDs and Doctoral degrees
Certificate of Proficiency
university of canterbury acceptance rate
With an acceptance rate of 50%, the University of Canterbury is moderately selective in its admissions.
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Our International Rankings. University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wฤnanga o Waitaha is a prestigious destination that is ranked 258th in the QS World University Rankings, 2022.
university of canterbury fees for international students
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:
University Of Canterbury Postgraduate Courses
UC offers three types of master’s degrees:
- research master’s
- coursework master’s
- a combination of both.
A research masterโs degree advances your knowledge in the area of your previous studies, and enables you to conduct a significant piece of independent research (with supervision).
A coursework masterโs (or taught masterโs) degree provides a structured programme of taught courses at an advanced level. In some cases, a taught masterโs can allow you to undertake study in a different professional area from that of your first degree (and so can facilitate a change of career focus). As well as the course component, many offer applied learning opportunities, such as an independent project or industry placement.
A number of UCโs masterโs degrees allow for a combination of both courses and research.
Regardless of form, gaining a masterโs degree is evidence of high academic attainment, specialist understanding and advanced critical evaluation, research, interpretation, and communication skills.
Entry requirements
Admission to a master’s degree is based on your previous studies in a relevant bachelor’s degree, or a qualification or combination of qualifications considered to be equivalent. If you gained your qualifications overseas, these will need to be assessed to make sure they are of an equivalent standard.
The primary basis for selection is on your Grade Point Average in your undergraduate degree and your ability to complete postgraduate study, however consideration may also be given to other factors, such as relevant work experience. A good indication of your readiness for postgraduate-level study is the achievement of B grades or better in your final-year undergraduate courses.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UCโs English language requirements to gain entry.
Admission to masterโs degrees can be competitive, and some departments and schools may have additional requirements. Refer to the specific masterโs programme you are interested in for detailed entry requirements.
Finding a research supervisor
If you are intending to conduct research, you should investigate potential supervisors before applying for postgraduate study at UC โ see the UC Research Profile for a searchable database. Your supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all administrative and administrative requirements are met. They will also assess your suitability as a masterโs candidate based on your academic performance (often requiring supporting evidence), the matching between your research interests and theirs, and their availability and funding.
Qualification options
Some of the masterโs programmes offer a choice of structure. You should consider your options and what you plan to do with your degree. If you are considering a professional services career, coursework may work best for you. If you are looking for careers in research or academia, a research masterโs is likely required.
Your research is presented in the form of a thesis, a research project or other output type, depending on the nature of the degree eg, fine arts and music.
The following masterโs degrees are available at Te Whare Wฤnanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury:
- Master of Antarctic Studies
- Master of Applied Data Science
- Master of Applied Finance and Economics
- Master of Applied Translation and Interpreting
- Master of Architectural Engineering
- Master of Arts
- Master of Arts (Thesis)
- Master of Audiology
- Master of Business
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Business Information Systems
- Master of Civil Engineering
- Master of Commerce
- Master of Computer-Assisted Language Learning
- Master of Counselling
- Master of Criminal Justice
- Master of Disaster Risk and Resilience
- Master of Education
- Master of Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Fire Engineering
- Master of Engineering Management
- Master of Engineering Studies
- Master of Engineering in Transportation
- Master of European Union Studies
- Master of Financial Engineering
- Master of Fine Arts
- Master of Forestry Science
- Master of Health Sciences
- Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice
- Master of Human Interface Technology
- Master of International Relations and Diplomacy
- Master of Laws
- Master of Laws (International Law and Politics)
- Master of Linguistics
- Master of Mฤori and Indigenous Leadership
- Master of Mathematical Sciences
- Master of Music
- Master of Policy and Governance
- Master of Product Design
- Master of Product Innovation
- Master of Professional Accounting
- Master of Science
- Master of Social Work
- Master of Social Work (Applied)
- Master of Spatial Analysis for Public Health
- Master of Specialist Teaching
- Master of Speech and Language Pathology
- Master of Sport Science
- Master of Strategic Communication
- Master of Systems Change
- Master of Teaching and Learning
- Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Master of Te Reo Mฤori
- Master of Urban Resilience and Renewal
- Master of Water Resource Management
- Master of Writing
- Professional Master of Computer Science
- Professional Master of Engineering Geology
- Professional Master of Geospatial Science and Technology
Duration
A number of masterโs degrees allow for a combination of individual research and coursework. Master’s degrees at UC take between one and two years to complete (longer if part-time) depending on your earlier qualifications and the particular degree.
Part-time study because of employment, family, health or other reasons may be possible, but is not automatic.
Further study
It is possible to transfer to a PhD (or other doctoral degree) from a masterโs degree. You will need to demonstrate that your thesis research is progressing well and that your thesis would benefit from an extended period of research. You will also need the support of your school or department to apply for a transfer.
university of canterbury notable alumni
UC is proud of the great diversity that has always existed at the University and of how UC graduates have excelled in a multitude of areas through a wide range of achievements.
Andrew OhLLB 1992
Partner at Duncan Cotterill Laywers Anna LawrenceBEd 1995
Former Olympian and GM Commercial NZ CricketAnote TongBSc 1976
Former President of KiribatiArihia BennettGradDipSocWork 1988
CEO of Te Rลซnanga o Ngฤi TahuCraig Nevill-ManningBSc(Hons) 1990
Chief Technology Officer at Sidewalk LabsCraig PriceBE (Hons) 1987
Director & Chair of Beca NZDame Aroha Reriti-CroftsTeachers College Diploma 1983
Former National President of the Maori Women’s Welfare League David JaggarMSc (Hons) 1991
Inventor of the ARM microchip David TeeceMCom 1971
Executive Chairman at Berkeley Research Group, LLCDick FrizzellDipFA 1964
ArtistDonald CouchMA Christchurch Teachers College 1959
Ngฤi Tahu Iwi LeaderFraser WhinerayBE (Hons) 1993
Chief Operating Officer at Fonterra Fred ChongMEM 1999
Founder of WebTVAsiaGemma NewMusB (Hons) 2010
Conductor of the St Louis Symphony OrchestraJeff FieldMA (Hons) 1975 Teachers College Diploma (Distinction) 1978 GradDipJ 1984
Former UC Registrar Justice Vui Clarence NelsonLLB 1978
Judge Supreme Court of SamoaJustine RossDipT 1989
Co-founder of 42 Below Vodka Kathryn ToppBSc 1998 GradDipMGT 1999
CEO and Founder of YabbleLexie MathesonChristchurch Teachers College 1964
Activist, Academic, and Performing Artist Lianne DalzielLLB 1985
Mayor of Christchurch Liz CalderBA 1959 LittD 2019
Editor and Publisher Liz Chesterman ONZMBA 1989 GradDipSocWork 1991
Chief Executive at the Cancer Society of NZMark StewartBCom 1984
Honorary Consul for Malaysia Maui SolomonLLB 1984
Barrister and ActivistMichael WolfeLLB 1979
Managing Partner at Lane NeaveMiriama KamoBA 1995
Broadcaster, Journalist and PresenterNick LoosleyBCom 2017
Founder of Everybody EatsNick SwallowBSc 1999 GradDipMGT 2003
Trade Commissioner, UK and Ireland, New Zealand Trade and EnterprisePetra BagustBFA 1995
Television Presenter and MCPhil VealBE (Hons) 1992
Investor and AdvisorRaewyn Lovett ONZMLLB 1983
Director at Sport New ZealandRob FyfeBE (Hons) 1983 DCom 2015
Multi-company DirectorRodney HideBSc 1979
Former Leader of the ACT Political Party. Roy KerrDSc 2015
Mathematician Ruth RichardsonLLB (Hons) 1972 DCom 2011
Former MP and Minister of FinanceSandra ClairPhD 2019
Founder of ArtemisSharon ZollnerBA 1997 MCom 1998
Chief Economist ANZ Sir John KeyBCom 1983
Former Prime Minister of New ZealandStella WardBSLT 1994 BA 1998
Executive Director of Cloud Programme at Department of Internal Affairs (NZ)Thiam Soon TanBE(Hons) 1980
President of Singapore Institute of TechnologyVicki HydeBSc 1985 BA 1986
Science Writer and Editor Warren PohBE (Hons) 2005, MEM 2006
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university of canterbury scholarships
The University of Canterbury has scholarships available for international students who are:
- currently studying at secondary level in New Zealand
- curently studying at UCIC but intend to enrol at UC the following year
- planning on studying any undergraduate degree at UC but are still overseas
- planning on studying any postgraduate degree at UC but are still overseas
Search for scholarships
To find scholarships you may be eligible for, please search our scholarship database by selecting the relevant option that applies you.
Please note – you need to have created a myUC account prior to access the database.
Applying for a scholarship
Each scholarship has different eligibility criteria (e.g. subject/course, level, citizenship, age, gender, school, region, etc.) and may require different supporting documentation.
To apply, first review the criteria and then fill out the appropriate form online.
Please read the regulations for each scholarship before you apply.
university of canterbury courses
Flexible yet focused, UCโs bachelor’s degree qualifications equip you to solve the problems of the future. Whether you already have your career path mapped out, or are open to new possibilities, you can tailor your studies to suit your interests and goals.
You can focus on a particular career from day one, or follow new and exciting options as you discover them. Some qualifications are specialised, with most of your first-year courses already set into a programme, such as the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours or Bachelor of Laws.
Others allow much more flexibility, and even give you the chance to choose minors from other programmes, such as a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Commerce. This means you can study diverse combinations of subjects and still complete your degree in three years.
As well as bachelor’s degrees, UC also offers a number of undergraduate certificates and diplomas.
Entry requirements
Entry for bachelor’s degrees require University Entrance to gain admission to UC. If you gained your qualifications overseas, these will need to be assessed to ensure they are of an equivalent standard.
You are also required to meet UCโs English language requirements if English is your additional language.
Some bachelor’s degrees have additional requirements. Check the details of your selected degree and courses to make sure you meet these.
Qualification options
There are a number of bachelor’s degrees on offer at Te Whare Wฤnanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Communication
- Bachelor of Criminal Justice
- Bachelor of Data Science
- Bachelor of Engineering with Honours
- Bachelor of Environmental Science with Honours
- Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Bachelor of Forestry Science
- Bachelor of Health Sciences
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Mฤori Innovation
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Product Design
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability
- Bachelor of Social Work with Honours
- Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology with Honours
- Bachelor of Sport Coaching
- Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood)
- Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Primary)
- Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership
- Conjoint Bachelor of Arts and Commerce
- Conjoint Bachelor of Arts and Science
- Conjoint Bachelor of Commerce and Science
- Conjoint Bachelor of Product Design and Commerce
- Conjoint Bachelor of Product Design and Science
Double and conjoint degrees
It is also possible to combine and graduate with two bachelor’s degrees at the same time.
university of canterbury subjects
A bachelor’s degree will allow you to study across a broad range of subjects. A subject is a particular area of study that the University offers courses in eg, English, Management, or Geology.
Browse Subjects to explore your study options so you can get an idea of everything that is on offer.
Major subjects
Studying towards a bachelor’s degree, you’ll develop a deep understanding of a particular study area from first to final year. This core subject area is called your ‘major’. With nearly 100 major subjects to choose from at undergraduate level, you can select a major that fits with your career aspirations and allows you to develop in-depth knowledge.
For some degrees, such as a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Sport Coaching, you can also choose to do a double major and specialise in two subjects. This will not increase your workload or the length of your degree. Provided you meet the requirements for both majors at the end of the first year, you can decide whether you want to continue and take a double major, or whether you want to focus on one subject and take the other as a โminorโ.
Minor subjects
A ‘minor’ offers a similar focus for your degree as your ‘major’ subject, but requires less courses and is an addition to your core degree knowledge. Most students take a minor to complement their major subject or career aspirations, or as a different subject area that they are particularly interested in. Not all bachelor’s degrees at UC offer a minor.
Minor subjects offered within the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Sport Coaching, and Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership are shared across these degrees, allowing you to choose your minor from a wide variety of options.
Some bachelor’s degrees have specific course requirements for majors and minors; visit the University Regulations website or contact the relevant College for more details.
Courses
Courses are blocks of work that are usually taught over one semester. When you pass a course, you gain points (usually 15 or 30 points per course). Every course you pass adds points to the total required for your degree. First-year students usually only take 100-level courses, although there are some exceptions. Other universities sometimes refer to courses as โpapersโ.
Course codes
Each course has a code of four letters and three numbers. The letters show the subject and the numbers show the level. For example, MATH 101 is a Mathematics course at 100-level, and ENGL 201 is an English course at 200-level.
Course prerequisites
You usually have to pass certain courses in a subject โ called prerequisites โ before you can continue on to 200-level courses in your second year.
Duration
Your bachelorโs degree usually takes three or four years of full-time study to complete. Typically, three year degrees require 360 points of study. Four year bachelorโs degrees, such as the Bachelor of Forestry Science, typically require 480 points of study.
Semesters
The year is divided into three semesters โ the first from March to July, the second from July to October, and the summer semester from November to February. A course usually takes one semester to complete.
Students may choose to study in the summer semester to complete their qualification in a shorter time frame, to take prerequisite courses to prepare for another course they wish to take during the other semesters, or to catch up on a failed course.
university of canterbury fees for international students postgraduate
International Postgraduate Fees
You will pay postgraduate tuition fees for the following qualifications at UC:
- Postgraduate certificates and diplomas
- Master’s degrees
- Doctoral degrees
Set Programme Fees
All international postgraduate qualifications have a Set Programme Fee except 240 point Master’s degrees taught over 24 months. Fees for 240 point Master’s degrees are paid annually and are proportional to how many points you take per year (normally 120).
Additional Costs
In addition to your tuition fees you will also pay non-tuition fees. If you are studying on-campus as an international student, you will also pay for Insurance and a Student Visa Application Fee (if applying through UC).
Offshore study and GST
If you are living and studying outside of New Zealand, your fees will be exclusive of NZ GST. The University of Canterbury reserves the right to charge any additional taxes payable in NZ or in the country of study if required by any relevant legislation.
International Postgraduate Set Programme Fees
By Qualification (GST inclusive and exclusive)
MASTER’S DEGREES | POINTS | 2021 TOTAL PROGRAMME FEE GST INCLUSIVE (NZD) | EXCL GST | 2022 TOTAL PROGRAMME FEE GST INCLUSIVE (NZD) | EXCL GST |
Master of Antarctic Studies (includes ANTA603 – Antarctica Field Trip) | 180 | $63,572 | $55,280 | $64,538 | $56,120 |
Master of Applied Data Science | 180 | $45,375 | $39,457 | $47,700 | $41,478 |
Master of Applied Finance and Economics | 180 | $45,375 | $39,457 | $47,700 | $41,478 |
Master of Applied Translation and Interpreting | 180 | $40,800 | $35,478 | $42,300 | $36,783 |
Master of Architectural Engineering | 120 | $44,000 | $38,261 | $45,000 | $39,130 |
Master of Arts | 180 | $48,000 | $41,739 | $49,500 | $43,043 |
Master of Arts (Thesis) | 120 | $32,000 | $27,826 | $33,000 | $28,696 |
Master of Audiology | 240 120 | $79,000 $39,500 | $68,696 $34,348 | $80,000 $40,000 | $69,565 $34,783 |
Master of Business | 180 | $45,375 | $39,457 | $47,700 | $41,478 |
Master of Business Administration | 180 | $51,750 | $45,000 | $54,450 | $47,348 |
Master of Business Information Systems | 180 | $45,375 | $39,457 | $47,700 | $41,478 |
Master of Civil Engineering | 120 | $44,000 | $38,261 | $45,000 | $39,130 |
Master of Commerce | 180 | $45,375 | $39,457 | $47,700 | $41,478 |
University Of Canterbury Masters Fees
You need to pay postgraduate tuition fees if you plan on studying towards any of the following qualifications at UC:
- Postgraduate certificates and diplomas
- Honours degrees
- Master’s degrees
- PhDs and Doctoral degrees
Fees Estimate
Courses are the building blocks for every programme of study and each course will have a cost associated with it. The total cost of a yearโs tuition is the sum of all fees for courses you are enrolled in. The cost of an individual course can be found on the course page. Each course is worth a certain number of points and it is these points that count towards your qualification when you have passed the course. The more work a course requires, the more points it’s worth. Typically, a full time student will study around 120 points each year.
The easiest way to calculate your fees is through the Fees Estimator โ you can add the papers you are wanting to enrol in and see what the cost will be, specific to you.
NOTE:
- Non-tuition fees will also apply.
- Additional course related costs, such as workshops and field trips may apply.
- All fees are inclusive of NZ GST, or any equivalent overseas tax.
- Your total tuition fees for each year are calculated by the cost of each individual course that makes up your programme of study therefore the prices below are indicative only.
Tuition fees are subject to change and are reviewed annually. The University reserves the right to change these published fees before enrolment to reflect any changes in Government or University Council Policy. See Enrolment and Fees Policies and Regulations for more information. If you are taking courses as part of your qualification in the following academic year, you may be subject to a price increase for those courses.
PHDS | POINTS | 2021 FEES ESTIMATE PER INDICATED POINTS | 2022 FEES ESTIMATE PER INDICATED POINTS |
Doctor of Education | 120 | $7,099 | $7,220 |
Doctor of Health Sciences | 60 | $4,335 $8,172 | |
Doctor of Musical Arts | 120 | $7,768 | $7,900 |
Doctor of Philosophy | 120 | $7,099 – $8,552 | $7,220 – $8,697 |
MASTER’S | POINTS | 2021 FEES ESTIMATE PER INDICATED POINTS | 2022 FEES ESTIMATE PER INDICATED POINTS |
Master of Antarctic Studies (includes ANTA603 – Antarctica Field Trip) | 180 | $17,693 | $17,994 |
Master of Applied Data Science | 180 | $12,396 | $12,606 |
Master of Applied Finance and Economics | 180 | $11,908 | $12,110 |
Master of Applied Translation and Interpreting | 180 | $11,427 | $11,622 |
Master of Architectural Engineering | 120 | $8,911 | $9,062 |
Master of Arts | 180 | $13,300 | $13,527 |
University Of Canterbury Phd
PhD
Duration
3โ4 years full-time
Entry times
First day of any month
Overview
The UC Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a research-only degree, carried out under expert supervision and using world-class facilities. At UC you can complete a PhD in over 70 subjects, joining over 1,000 students from more than 60 nations.
A PhD involves extensive, sustained, and original research in your chosen subject, with the results being presented in a thesis that will contribute to intellectual knowledge of the field. It is a mark of intellectual ability, self-discipline, and commitment. A PhD prepares you for a number of careers, including as an academic.
University Of Canterbury Phd Fees
YEAR | POINTS | INFO | FEES (NZD) |
2021 | 120 | Annual fee based on 120 points per year | $7,099 – $8,552 |
2022 | 120 | Annual fee based on 120 points per year | $7,220 – $8,697 |
University Of Canterbury Phd Application Deadline
The deadline for applications closes October 31, but late applications may be considered.
University Of Canterbury Phd Scholarships
UC offers a diverse range of scholarships to support students for study towards any research doctoral degree at Te Whare Wฤnanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury.
Whakamฤramatanga | Key Information
The UC Doctoral Scholarship, and other related scholarships, are now considered as part of the application to enrol process. Therefore an application to study a doctoral degree programme at UC will now be regarded as an application for our Doctoral scholarships. Meeting the requirements for enrolment in a doctoral degree is one of the requirements for receiving a UC Doctoral Scholarship and preparing the application will also ensure you have provided all the required information for a scholarship application.
Along with the UC Doctoral Scholarship, applicants are also considered for all the other scholarships listed in the regulations of the UC Doctoral Scholarship. These scholarships are a mix of awards which recognise success within certain demographics (first ranked candidate, female, Mฤori, Pasifika/Pacific students etc.).
The scholarships have been grouped into 3 categories to give a better understanding of what they signify. These are:
- Core – Not co-tenable with any other Core scholarship.
- Prestige – Co-tenable with a Core scholarship and includes additional monetary value.
- Recognition – Co-tenable with a Core scholarship and does not include additional monetary value.
To be eligible for the Prestige and Recognition scholarships, applicants must have already been awarded a Core scholarship. Because of this, Prestige and Recognition scholarships are awarded at the end of each academic year. If an applicant is awarded a Prestige scholarship, the additional value is added on to the overall total of the scholarship i.e. a Core scholarship stipend of $28,000 per annum is increased to $33,000 per annum.
CORE SCHOLARSHIPS | PRESTIGE SCHOLARSHIPS | RECOGNITION SCHOLARSHIPS |
---|---|---|
UC Doctoral Scholarship ($28,000 stipend + fees from 1 Jan 2022) | Brownlie Scholarship ($5,000 stipend top-up to Core Scholarship) | Ngata Centenary Scholarship (Name only) |
UC Doctoral Scholarship for Students with Disabilities ($28,000 stipend + fees from 1 Jan 2022) | Roper Scholarship in Science ($5,000 stipend top-up to Core Scholarship) | Canterbury Scholarship (Name only) |
UC Aho Hฤซnฤtore | Accelerator Scholarship ($28,000 stipend + fees) | William and Ina Cartwright Scholarship ($5,000 stipend top-up to Core Scholarship) | |
Doctoral Graduate Women Canterbury (Inc.) Trust Board Scholarship ($24,500 stipend only) | ||
UC Matariki Doctoral Scholarship ($28,000 stipend + fees from 1 Jan 2022) | ||
UC Pasifika Doctoral Scholarship ($28,000 stipend + fees from 1 Jan 2022) | ||
Rฤtฤ Foundation Scholarship ($24,500 stipend only) | ||
Research Cluster Scholarships | ||
UC Connect Doctoral Scholarship ($28,000 stipend + fees from 1 Jan 2022) | ||
Food Transitions 2050 PhD Scholarship ($28,000 stipend + fees) |
To start your application for enrolment (and subsequently your UC Doctoral scholarship application) please click here.
Discover other scholarships that may assist in funding your PhD below.
Please note – these scholarships are subject to funding and are reviewed each year. The UC Scholarships Office administer most of these scholarships and the tables do not reflect the departmental scholarships available (please enquire about these with your relevant department). Please search our scholarships database for all scholarships currently available.
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