New Zealand
Open Intake
January 2024
Deadline
October 2023
Turnaround time 2 working days
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The University of Canterbury (UC) prepares students to find their path, live their dreams and change the world. With over 120 courses across undergraduate and postgraduate levels of study, education goes far beyond the classroom at UC, giving students a holistic learning experience.
Spread over 190 acres, the university campus at Ilam includes lecture theatres, laboratories, computer suites, studios and four libraries with 24X7 accessibility. There are 10 residence halls on the campus that accommodate nearly 2,279 students. In addition, there are about 15 bars, eateries, and cafes on the campus.
The University of Canterbury has five colleges and over 35 research institutes offering various degrees focused on teaching, physical education, forestry and language pathology. At UC, your students can join about 17,299 students and get a chance to study at a campus surrounded by expansive green spaces and the Avon River that flows adjacent to the University Drive and adds to the physical beauty of the campus.
Top courses
Deadlines, entry requirements & more
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Doctor of Philosophy
Academic Requirement
Entry requirements:A student, before enrolling for the degree, must be approved by the Amo Rangahau | Dean of Postgraduate Research (or delegate) as having adequate qualifications, research experience and the ability to pursue the proposed course.A student for the degree must have either:qualified for an Aotearoa New Zealand equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with First or Second Class (Division I) Honours, or a master’s degree with Distinction or Merit, or a master’s degree with First or Second Class (Division I) Honours.been admitted with a degree of equivalent standing to those in Regulation 4(b)(i).In special circumstances, the Amo Rangahau | Dean of Postgraduate Research may approve the enrolment of a graduate who does not hold one of the qualifications under Regulation 4(b)(i), but who has produced satisfactory evidence of adequate research experience, training and ability to pursue the degree.View course in-platformEnglish language requirements:IELTS Academic : An average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.TOEFL iBT : Total minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing and listening. Please note UC only accepts TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, not MyBest scores.CCEL EAP : Level 2 with a minimum B+ gradeCAE or CPE : Score of 176 with a minimum of 169 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.Pearson Test of English (Academic) : PTE with an overall score of 58 and no PTE communicative skills score below 50.NZCEL : Level 5.FluentIQ : Overall mark of 8/10 with nothing less than a 7 being scored in a single category.LanguageCert : C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS.NZAPA : English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 3 (with no skill lower than Level 2) -
Master of Business Administration
Upcoming intake
May (06/05/2024)
Deadline
February (01/02/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry requirements:To be admitted to the Master of Business Administration a student must have: eitherqualified for a degree of this University with a B Grade Average or better for all courses; orbeen admitted with Academic Equivalent Standing; orcompleted the requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration with a Bgrade point average or better and not failed a course; andproduced evidence of a minimum of five years of practical, professional or scholarly experience of an appropriate kind; and demonstrated a high proficiency in English.View course in-platformEnglish language requirements:IELTS Academic : An average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.TOEFL iBT : Total minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing and listening. Please note UC only accepts TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, not MyBest scores.CCEL EAP : Level 2 with a minimum B+ gradeCAE or CPE : Score of 176 with a minimum of 169 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.Pearson Test of English (Academic) : PTE with an overall score of 58 and no PTE communicative skills score below 50.NZCEL : Level 5.FluentIQ : Overall mark of 8/10 with nothing less than a 7 being scored in a single category.LanguageCert : C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS.NZAPA : English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 3 (with no skill lower than Level 2) -
Master of Engineering Studies
Upcoming intake
July (15/07/2024)
Deadline
April (30/04/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry requirements:To be admitted to the Master of Engineering Studies, a student must have either:qualified for the award of the Degree of Bachelor of Engineering with First or Second Class Honours; orqualified for the award of the Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering with a GPA of 5 or more; orqualified for the award of the Degree of Bachelor of Science with First or Second Class Honours in appropriate subjects; orin exceptional circumstances, qualified for the award of an appropriate degree in AotearoaNew Zealand; orbeen admitted with Academic Equivalent Standing; andbeen approved as a student for the degree by the Amo Matua, Pūhanga | Executive Dean of Engineering or delegate based on relevance and standard of previous study.View course in-platformEnglish language requirements:IELTS Academic : An average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.TOEFL iBT : Total minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing and listening. Please note UC only accepts TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, not MyBest scores.CCEL EAP : Level 2 with a minimum B+ gradeCAE or CPE : Score of 176 with a minimum of 169 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.Pearson Test of English (Academic) : PTE with an overall score of 58 and no PTE communicative skills score below 50.NZCEL : Level 5.FluentIQ : Overall mark of 8/10 with nothing less than a 7 being scored in a single category.LanguageCert : C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS.NZAPA : English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 3 (with no skill lower than Level 2) -
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences
Upcoming intake
July (15/07/2024)
Deadline
January (12/01/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry requirements:To be admitted to the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences a student must have:satisfied the Admission Regulations for admission to the University; and either:qualified for a degree, with a B Grade Point Average or better, in an Aotearoa New Zealand tertiary education organisation which is relevant to health sciences and the proposed programme of study; oran appropriate health or allied professional qualification requiring at least three years full-time tertiary study at an appropriate level; orsuccessfully completed a qualifying course prescribed by the Amo Matua, Te Kaupeka Oranga | Executive Dean of Health or delegate; orpresented evidence of ability for advanced level academic study; orbeen admitted with Academic Equivalent Standing; andbeen approved as a student by the Amo Matua, Te Kaupeka Oranga | Executive Dean of Health or delegateView course in-platformEnglish language requirements:IELTS Academic : An average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.TOEFL iBT : Total minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing and listening. Please note UC only accepts TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, not MyBest scores.CCEL EAP : Level 2 with a minimum B+ gradeCAE or CPE : Score of 176 with a minimum of 169 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.Pearson Test of English (Academic) : PTE with an overall score of 58 and no PTE communicative skills score below 50.NZCEL : Level 5.FluentIQ : Overall mark of 8/10 with nothing less than a 7 being scored in a single category.LanguageCert : C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS.NZAPA : English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 3 (with no skill lower than Level 2) -
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Upcoming intake
July (15/07/2024)
Deadline
April (30/04/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry requirements:International Baccalaureate Diploma: minimum of 24 points.The literacy requirement for admission to university will be met if the IB diploma has been completed with English as the language in any of:Language A: literature (SL or HL)Language A: language and literature (SL or HL), orLanguage B: (HL)One or more courses or research may require vaccinationThe government has announced new vaccination requirements for the health and education sectors. At UC, our programmes are strongly connected to our communities of practice. For many of our programmes, you will not be able to complete research or practice-oriented courses if you are not vaccinated. This is due to research/practice taking place in health centres and schools/kura where all employees and volunteers are required to be vaccinated.For these courses you will be required to be vaccinated in line with the NZ Government regulations, and supply evidence of your vaccination status.Recommended preparationEntry to a BHSc degree is open to anyone who gains entrance to UC.For some majors, a background in biology, chemistry, and statistics can be beneficial. If you would like more background in these areas, Headstart preparatory and summer catch-up courses are available.View course in-platformEnglish language requirements:IELTS : Academic with an average score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speakingTOEFL iBT : Total minimum score of 80, with at least 19 in reading, writing and listening. Please note UC only accepts TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, not MyBest scores.CCEL EAP : Level 2 with a minimum C+ gradeCAE or CPE : minimum score of 169 with at least 162 in reading, writing, listening and speakingPearson Test of English (Academic) : PTE with an overall score of 50 and no PTE communicative skills score below 42NZCEL : Level 4 - Academic endorsementFluentIQ : Overall mark of 8/10 with nothing less than a 7 being scored in a single category.LanguageCert : B2 Communicator (LRWS) overall with High PassNZAPA : English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 2 (with no skill lower than Level 1) -
Bachelor of Arts
Upcoming intake
July (15/07/2024)
Deadline
April (30/04/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry requirements:International Baccalaureate Diploma: minimum of 24 points.The literacy requirement for admission to university will be met if the IB diploma has been completed with English as the language in any of:Language A: literature (SL or HL)Language A: language and literature (SL or HL), orLanguage B: (HL)Recommended preparationAll Arts subjects, including languages, can be started at first-year level without previous knowledge of the subject. A good standard of spoken and written English is important.Successful study to Year 13 is recommended for advanced Mathematics courses.View course in-platformEnglish language requirements:IELTS : Academic with an average score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speakingTOEFL iBT : Total minimum score of 80, with at least 19 in reading, writing and listening. Please note UC only accepts TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, not MyBest scores.CCEL EAP : Level 2 with a minimum C+ gradeCAE or CPE : minimum score of 169 with at least 162 in reading, writing, listening and speakingPearson Test of English (Academic) : PTE with an overall score of 50 and no PTE communicative skills score below 42NZCEL : Level 4 - Academic endorsementFluentIQ : Overall mark of 8/10 with nothing less than a 7 being scored in a single category.LanguageCert : B2 Communicator (LRWS) overall with High PassNZAPA : English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 2 (with no skill lower than Level 1) -
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
Upcoming intake
July (15/07/2024)
Deadline
April (30/04/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry requirements:International Baccalaureate Diploma: minimum of 24 points.The literacy requirement for admission to university will be met if the IB diploma has been completed with English as the language in any of:Language A: literature (SL or HL)Language A: language and literature (SL or HL), orLanguage B: (HL)Recommended preparationEntry to the first year of the BSW(Hons) is open to everyone with entry to the University.While no particular secondary school subjects are required, a background in subjects promoting communication skills such as English, history, geography, or te reo Māori is useful. Volunteer work in the community is also good preparation.View course in-platformEnglish language requirements:IELTS : Academic with an average score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speakingTOEFL iBT : Total minimum score of 80, with at least 19 in reading, writing and listening. Please note UC only accepts TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, not MyBest scores.CCEL EAP : Level 2 with a minimum C+ gradeCAE or CPE : minimum score of 169 with at least 162 in reading, writing, listening and speakingPearson Test of English (Academic) : PTE with an overall score of 50 and no PTE communicative skills score below 42NZCEL : Level 4 - Academic endorsementFluentIQ : Overall mark of 8/10 with nothing less than a 7 being scored in a single category.LanguageCert : B2 Communicator (LRWS) overall with High PassNZAPA : English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 2 (with no skill lower than Level 1)
Mandatory documents
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Application
- Student Authorization: Permission to share and process personal data
- Academic: Transcripts & Certificates
- Experience: Letter of Reference
- Identity: Passport Certified Adventus for University Application
- Intention: Statement of Purpose
- Experience: CV
- English Language: English Proficiency Transcript/Results
Scholarships
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Scholarships
- Ernest William File Scholarship - $2,000
- UC Bioengineering Centre Doctoral Scholarship - $28,000 per annum, plus domestic tuition fees, per 120 points of enrolment for up to 360 points of enrolment.
- Te Kura Umanga UC Business School Dean’s Award - Up to NZ$7,000 assistance with international fees
- Eamon Molloy Memorial Scholarship - $10,000
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