Tips: I recommend students to start the process of application early so that they will get the acceptance offer soon from this University. And I also suggest to take the advantage of campus accommodation which is somewhat cheap and you will not face any hassle when you eventually come here.

Reviewed on 13 Dec 2022Read more

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BE (Hons) in Software Engineering - Batch of 2023

3.6

A pretty good university with very limited opportunities due to recession.

Tips: There is quite a bit of adjustment when comparing the education system from back in India. In India, as long as we get good marks at the end of the year exams, we get a good overall mark on our report cards. However, here you have to work hard and get good grades in each and every assignment because the amount of weight they carry in your final grades is a lot.

Likes (Safety): The city is pretty safe as I haven't heard much violence against anyone. There is little racism, if any at all, against other ethnicities. There is not any bad experience in particular that I have in the city that I could share. The people here are quite friendly as well which is also good. However, from what I have heard from friends, there is a bit of exploitation done when someone is sponsoring your residence visa if they are your workplace as well. However, the owners in those cases are also mostly Indians.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): Not many companies offer sponsor visas as far as I know. The main reason for my rating of 2 is that the current job market is not very good. The country is in recession and there is an acute shortage of jobs available in a lot of the fields. Quite a lot of the students need to move to cities or even countries to find a good job. The wages/cost of living ratio is also not great for it to be considered a good option to work.

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2024Read more

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BE (Hons) in Mechatronics Engineering - Batch of 2025

3.8

A challenging but fulfilling and rewarding experience.

Tips: It is very important to understand that moving to a new country can be very challenging and overwhelming. The way life works and the processes are different to what you are used to. I think it was really important for me to try and learn the way people live their lives here since you can't change their way of living, so you need to be open to adapting. However, you should never feel like you are alone. Especially if you are moving to Christchurch for University, there is a whole network of people that you can get in contact with, and there are many different clubs to join. Therefore, you mustn't be scared to go out and meet new people. Embrace the new challenges. For me, joining clubs and/or sports teams is the best way to meet new, like-minded people. Furthermore, in terms of scholarships and funding, I managed to get an international student scholarship that allowed me to live in the halls in my first year for free. There are many scholarships that you can apply for, however, you need to make sure that the scholarship applies to international students. In terms of funding, I was fortunate enough that my parents were able to give me a weekly allowance that enabled me to live my day-to-day life. However, since I am studying engineering and playing cricket, I was also able to find jobs that allowed me to make money over the summertime. As long as you work within your visa restrictions, there is a lot of opportunity to find jobs etc. The university experience has been really amazing and I have been able to learn really cool things, both within the university and through daily life. While my course is very challenging, I have learnt some amazing things and could not be more grateful to be learning high-quality, practical knowledge that can be applied in the real world. New Zealand in general is a beautiful place with amazing people and beautiful views, you cannot say too much bad about this country.

Likes (Safety): Christchurch and New Zealand in general is a very safe city and country. The people are very nice and helpful. Although there are crimes like stealing from cars, as I have experienced, it is very easy to navigate through life and I have rarely had trouble trying to fit in within the community. Especially when joining the university, I felt that everyone was extremely supportive and always looking to make new friends. Therefore, the overall UC community is amazing.

Dislikes (Value for money): New Zealand in general is an expensive place to live. And, with international student feels, it makes it extremely expensive. While I have been fortunate enough that my parents can support me through my undergraduate study, a lot of students would not have the same luxury. It seems quite unjustifiable that as an international student, you pay more than 5x the price for the same courses and resources that a local student would get. I had already been in New Zealand for 2 years before joining the university and had a good network of friends already. Therefore, I did not need support as an international student as I am sure international students need.

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2024Read more

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What are the MBA admission requirements at University of Canterbury?

Answered 4 days ago

Business and Management programs are offered at University of Canterbury under its Business school.

The fee for MBA at University of Canterbury for Indian students is subject to confirmation and MBA here lasts for the duration of 2 years.

Bachelor’s degree with at least a B grade point average
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Loveleen Sharma

Contributor-Level 9

What are the steps involved in the application process at the University of Canterbury?

Answered 4 days ago

The application process at this University is done through the official website which is available for the UG programs and PG programs. The mode of application is completely online for Indian students. The application fee is not charged by the university from international students.

Here are the ste

Bhumika Vimal

Contributor-Level 6

What is the fee structure of courses offered by the University of Canterbury?

Answered 4 days ago

The programme-wise tuition fee chargeable to international students at UC for session 2021–2022 is as follows:

Course Type	*Tuition Fee (in NZD)**	Chargeable for (Duration)
Undergraduate diplomas	21,500 to 28,000	Total programme fee
Undergraduate certificates	13,600 to 17,750	Total programme fee
Bachelor degrees	28,000 – 44,000	Annual tuition fee
Honours degrees	29,875 to 36,563	Total programme fee
Graduate diplomas	27,000 to 35,500	Total programme fee
Graduate certificates	14,000	Total programme fee
Master degrees	36,500 to 79,000	Total programme fee
Postgraduate diplomas	26,000 to 86,900	Total programme fee
Postgraduate certificates	13,000 to 24,472	Total programme fee
MBA	51,750	Total programme fee
PhD	36,500	Total programme fee

Source: University of Canterbury

Pallavi Garg

Contributor-Level 6

When will I hear from the university after I submit my application at UC?

Answered 4 days ago

Once submitted, an application goes through the following stages at the University of Canterbury:

Steps of Application Decision	Estimated Time*
Application received through myUC	1-4 working days
Preliminary assessment	3-10 working days
Assessment by the admissions officer	NA
Sent to department/college for further assessment	1-3 weeks
Sent to Dean of Postgraduate Research for final decision	NA
Admissions notified of the final decision and UCSMS updated	NA
Notification of decision sent to student or agent	1-2 working days

*Deadlines vary depending on the course and can change frequently. We encourage you to check the school/department's website for exact deadlines.

Hence, the overall time required by UC for admission decis

Virajita Bisht

Contributor-Level 6

What are the eligibility requirements for admission to University of Canterbury?

Answered 4 days ago

The minimum programme-wise eligibility criteria that international applicants need to meet before applying to the University of Canterbury are given below:

Undergraduate Eligibility

Basic Education (either of):