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About UC
University of Canterbury (UC) — public non-profit university. It is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. As a member of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), UC is actively working on developing the academic environment.
The university is one of the top-260 universities in the world. The university is in top-500 of the independent international ranking THE.
UC offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs in different fields of study.
Location
Christchurch, New Zealand
Establishment year
1873
Students
14,336
International students
1,809
Female students
51%
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The academic calendar at UC is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in New Zealand. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees here are different for locals and foreigners. For locals, it starts from 3,999 USD, and for foreigners — a minimum of 16,283 USD. The university has several scholarships and student financial support programs that help students cover part of their tuition costs. Check the university website for up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
When choosing an educational institution, it is necessary to take into account additional costs: accommodation, transportation, educational materials, meals and personal expenses.
School education in New Zealand lasts longer than 11 grades. Therefore, in order to enter an undergraduate program at UC, applicants must complete 1 year of university in their home country or take one of the preparatory programs (A-Levels, IB, Foundation, etc.). When applying for undergraduate programs, the admissions committee takes into account the student's previous performance. Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 80. The IELTS score is not lower than 6. Applicants will need a subject exam — ACT or SAT. Upon admission, an IB diploma is accepted.
IELTS
6
TOEFL iBT
80
TOEFL PBT
550
Master's degree at UC
The admission committee of the university takes into account the previous academic performance of the student. To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 90. IELTS — 6.5 or higher.
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
90
TOEFL PBT
575
Doctorate degree at UC
If you decide to pursue a career in science and enroll in a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS, PTE, TOEFL or CAE. For the TOEFL exam, the result must be at least 90.
TOEFL iBT
90
UC campus
The campus of UC is suburban. Students live in a close-knit community and enjoy the benefits of the natural environment around them. However, they also have access to urban entertainment such as shopping malls, restaurants and cinemas. Students have access to the extensive scientific library of the university. The collection of scientific papers helps them in conducting research. Thanks to international exchange programs at UC, students can communicate with representatives of different countries and nationalities and thus expand their own horizons. And, the university contributes to this by regularly holding joint events for local and foreign students.
New Zealand allows university graduates to stay in the country from 1 to 3 years. To do this, you need to apply for a graduate visa, which allows you to work even without a formal offer from an employer. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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