University of Canterbury , Upper Riccarton, New Zealand

About University of Canterbury

The Institution of Canterbury in New Zealand was established in 1873 and is Aotearoa New Zealand's second university. It was once known as Canterbury College and was the University of New Zealand's first constituent college.

The university campus was originally located in central Christchurch, but in 1975 it was relocated to Ilam, a leafy suburb. The Ilam campus is around 5 kilometres from the city centre of Christchurch. It is bordered by large natural spaces, and the Avon River, which flows adjacent to University Driv .......

  • UC is the 1st New Zealand university to receive the prestigious QS 5-star rating for internationally renowned research and teaching
  • UC is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide, 214th in the world by QS World University Rankings, 2017
  • UC is New Zealand’s second oldest university
  • UC is in the top 100 in the world for Civil and Structural Engineering — and has 15 subjects ranked in the world’s top 200 by QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2017
  • UC is ranked in the world’s top 3% of universities and has a strong reputation for high-quality degrees, research active teaching staff, and world-class facilities
  • UC is ranked first or second in New Zealand for research in 10 of 17 disciplines

University of Canterbury Highlights

University Type Public University
Campus Setting Urban
Establishment Year 1873
No. of Campuses 1 main campus
No. of Residence Halls 10
Graduate Job Rate 89.9% (full time)
Research Funding Above 600,000 NZD pa
Cost of Attendance 29,550 NZD pa
Applications Accepted Online
Work-Study Available
Intake Type Semester wise
Mode of Program Full time and online

University of Canterbury Tuition fee

Courses UG PG Doctorate
Arts 25,500-30,200 29,000-33,800 6,749
Business 28,100 29,900 7,066
Engineering 42,000 42,000 8,130
Science 32,000 34,900-36,600 7,062–7,855
Law 30,200 33,800 7,066

New Zealand Living Expenses

You'll require between $20,000 and $25,000 a year ($380–480 per week) for housing/rent, food, transportation, phone bills, internet usage, and entertainment, in addition to your tuition and insurance fees. The average living expense will be the same for everyone, regardless of their tuition or course price. Please keep in mind that these are only suggestions; the Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year including return travel or an additional $2,000.

General expenses Cost
(in NZ dollars)
Rent (per month) $800–$950
Groceries (per week) $100–$150
Gym membership (per year) $300
Entertainment (per week) $50
Milk (per litre) $3
Coca Cola (per can) $2
Cup of Coffee $3–$5
Lunch from University food hall or campus café $7–$12
Local calls made from a cell-phone $0.50–$1.50
Taxi - 5 km ride $10–$12
Movie ticket $10–$14
Visit to doctor $45–$85

Know more about Studying in New Zealand

Tuition Fees in New Zealand (1st Year Average) BE/Btech NZD 24605 | MBA NZD 25694| MS NZD 29178 | BSc NZD 30702 | BBA NZD 22863 | MEng NZD 41589 | MIM NZD 34186 | MFin NZD 142025
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in New Zealand NZD 1250 Per Month
Entrance Exams in New Zealand TOEFL: 74 | IELTS: 6 |PTE: 53
Work and Study in New Zealand Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in New Zealand One to Three Years Depending on the Region.
Cost of Student Visa in New Zealand NZD 295
Student Visa in New Zealand If a student wants to study full time in New Zealand for more than three months, and is willing to pay the full cost of the course, Fee-Paying Student Visa is for him/her.
Intakes in New Zealand There are Two Main Intakes in New Zealand: January Intake and July Intake.
Top Job Sectors in New Zealand Engineering, Software Developing/Programming, Medicine, Education, Accounts, Electrician, Automotive Technician, etc.
Economy in New Zealand Growth Rate of 2.8% (2018), 2.5% (2019e), 2.7% (2020e), 22nd Largest in the World by Nominal
University of Canterbury Average Tuition Fee Per Year
Undergraduate

$ 28,100

Postgraduate

$ 29,900

Overall cost of living

$ 13,200

Campus accommodation

$ 0

* Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.

University Of Sheffield English Score Required

IELTS UG : 6.0

IELTS PG : 6.5

TOEFL UG : 80

TOEFL PG : 90

PTE UG : 50

PTE PG : 58

* Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme.