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Tuition Fees for International Students

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Fees in Indian Rupees (INR)

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Course levelAnnual Tuition Fee in INR
UG
INR 11.62 L - 24.19 L
PG
INR 9.98 L - 42.65 L

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PG Diploma fee details 2025

Fee componentsAmount (for 10 months - 3 years)
INR 10.09 L - 43.12 L
INR 4.62 L - 7.83 L
INR 34.15 K - 41.9 K
INR 12.74 K - 71.44 K
INR 15.18 L - 52.08 L
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PG Diploma course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

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PG Diploma Fees Comparison

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43.12 L7.83 L

University of Auckland

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25.89 L8.15 L

AUT University

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22.42 L6.39 L

Massey University

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22.31 L9.02 L

Victoria University of Wellington

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22.03 L5.17 L
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MS fee details 2025

Fee componentsAmount (for 12 months - 2 years)
INR 19.6 L - 36.75 L
INR 4.62 L - 6.51 L
INR 30.38 K - 41.9 K
INR 58.8 K - 63.7 K
INR 14.7 K - 1.22 L
INR 25.26 L - 45.54 L
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MS course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

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MS Fees Comparison

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36.75 L6.51 L

Bond University

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40.75 L4.92 L

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam)

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32.34 L4.37 L

AUT University

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31.64 L9.17 L

Victoria University of Wellington

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30.89 L5.38 L
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M.A. fee details 2025

Fee componentsAmount (for 12 months - 2 years)
INR 13.82 L - 31.62 L
INR 4.62 L - 6.51 L
INR 39.69 K - 41.9 K
INR 1.22 L
INR 20.06 L - 39.77 L
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M.A. course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

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M.A. Fees Comparison

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31.62 L6.51 L

Griffith College

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33.44 L7.09 L
31.03 L6.11 L

AUT University

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27.96 L6.39 L

Bond University

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27.88 L4.92 L
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B.E. / B.Tech fee details 2025

Fee componentsAmount (for 3 - 4 years)
INR 17.2 L - 24.45 L
INR 6.51 L - 9.15 L
INR 39.69 K - 41.9 K
INR 15.93 K - 85.36 K
INR 24.26 L - 34.87 L
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B.E. / B.Tech course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

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B.E. / B.Tech Fees Comparison

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24.45 L9.15 L

University of Auckland

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27.16 L9.12 L

Massey University

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24.03 L8.51 L

AUT University

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22.61 L6.39 L

University of Galway

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22.45 L3.38 L
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B.Sc. fee details 2025

Fee componentsAmount (for 1 - 4 years)
INR 14.46 L - 20.34 L
INR 6.51 L - 9.15 L
INR 30.38 K - 41.9 K
INR 15.93 K - 85.36 K
INR 21.43 L - 30.76 L
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B.Sc. course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

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MEng fee details 2025

Fee componentsAmount (for 12 - 16 months)
INR 11.76 L - 33.08 L
INR 4.62 L - 7.83 L
INR 34.15 K - 41.9 K
INR 12.74 K - 65.32 K
INR 16.85 L - 41.98 L
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High-cost
MEng course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

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B.A. fee details 2025

Fee componentsAmount (for 1 - 4 years)
INR 14.46 L - 17.89 L
INR 6.51 L - 9.15 L
INR 39.69 K - 41.9 K
INR 50.23 K
INR 15.93 K - 57.13 K
INR 22.03 L - 28.53 L
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Mid-priced
B.A. course offers great value for its price, ensuring a strong ROI.

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MEM fee details 2025

Fee componentsAmount (for 12 months)
INR 17.84 L
INR 5.76 L
INR 41.9 K
INR 36.75 K
INR 24.38 L
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Affordable
MEM course perfectly fits your needs and is budget-friendly!

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Others PG fee details 2025

Fee componentsAmount (for 12 - 24 months)
INR 16.17 L - 24.25 L
INR 6.51 L
INR 41.9 K
INR 65.32 K - 1.22 L
INR 23.75 L - 32.41 L
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Mid-priced
Others PG course offers great value for its price, ensuring a strong ROI.

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MBA/PGDM fee details 2025

Fee componentsAmount (for 18 months)
INR 20.04 L
INR 6.51 L
INR 41.9 K
INR 93.88 K
INR 27.91 L
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Mid-priced
MBA/PGDM course offers great value for its price, ensuring a strong ROI.

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MIM fee details 2025

Fee componentsAmount (for 12 - 21 months)
INR 17.15 L - 18.16 L
INR 4.62 L
INR 39.69 K
INR 22.17 L - 23.18 L
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Affordable
MIM course perfectly fits your needs and is budget-friendly!

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UG Diploma fee details 2025

Fee componentsAmount (for 1 year)
INR 11.75 L - 16.46 L
INR 11.75 L - 16.46 L
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High-cost
UG Diploma course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

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B.Com fee details 2025

Fee componentsAmount (for 1 - 3 years)
INR 16.16 L - 17.2 L
INR 9.15 L
INR 39.69 K
INR 15.93 K
INR 25.86 L - 26.9 L
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High-cost
B.Com course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

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LL.M. fee details 2025

Fee componentsAmount (for 12 months - 1 year)
INR 13.26 L - 18.38 L
INR 4.62 L
INR 39.69 K
INR 18.28 L - 23.39 L
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Affordable
LL.M. course perfectly fits your needs and is budget-friendly!

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BBA fee details 2025

Fee componentsAmount (for 3 years)
INR 14.46 L - 19.55 L
INR 9.15 L
INR 39.69 K
INR 24.01 L - 29.1 L
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BBA course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

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Others UG fee details 2025

Fee componentsAmount (for 1 - 3 years)
INR 16.91 L - 17.93 L
INR 9.15 L
INR 39.69 K
INR 26.45 L - 27.47 L
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High-cost
Others UG course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

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B.J.M.C. fee details 2025

Fee componentsAmount (for 3 years)
INR 14.46 L - 14.48 L
INR 14.46 L - 14.48 L
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Affordable
B.J.M.C. course perfectly fits your needs and is budget-friendly!

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B.Ed fee details 2025

Fee componentsAmount (for 3 years)
INR 14.11 L
INR 14.11 L
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Mid-priced
B.Ed course offers great value for its price, ensuring a strong ROI.

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BFA fee details 2025

Fee componentsAmount (for 4 years)
INR 16.21 L
INR 16.21 L
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High-cost
BFA course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

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MPH fee details 2025

Fee componentsAmount (for 12 months)
INR 29.4 L
INR 29.4 L
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High-cost
MPH course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

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M.Com fee details 2025

Fee componentsAmount (for 12 months)
INR 20.58 L
INR 4.62 L
INR 39.69 K
INR 25.6 L
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Mid-priced
M.Com course offers great value for its price, ensuring a strong ROI.

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MFA fee details 2025

Fee componentsAmount (for 1 year)
INR 18.38 L
INR 18.38 L
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Affordable
MFA course perfectly fits your needs and is budget-friendly!

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LL.B. fee details 2025

Fee componentsAmount (for 4 years)
INR 16.16 L
INR 16.16 L
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Affordable
LL.B. course perfectly fits your needs and is budget-friendly!

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M.Arch fee details 2025

Fee componentsAmount (for 1 year)
INR 22.05 L
INR 22.05 L
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High-cost
M.Arch course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

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Students Ratings & Reviews

4.1/5
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Vibe of Campus
  • Friendly
  • Academically oriented
  • Fun loving
  • Easy going
Student Views
  • 64% students never faced discrimination in this university
Internships3.7
Part time work3.9
Post study jobs3.5
Quality of faculty4.7
Student Life4.5
Value for money4
Public transportation4.4
Safety4.9
Indian Food3.6
Permanent Immigration4.2
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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.
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Master of Business Information Systems - Batch of 2025
4.8
Practically oriented in every perspective.
Tips: The enrollment process at the University of Canterbury was easy. For the initial days, it was obvious I felt cultural differences but after getting used to it, it felt like a home away from home. I was awarded a Dean's Award scholarship. I had a good academic score in my Bachelor and previous work experience helped in get the scholarship which was around 5000 NZD. I am fully satisfied with my university, course and the country - New Zealand.
Likes (Public transportation): The public transportation in Christchurch is excellent. It is well connected to the campus, and even towns 40-50 km from Christchurch are connected with good frequency of timings. The bus is the primary mode of transportation, and fares are subsidized for students at a rate of 1 NZD.
Dislikes (Part time work): There are some jobs on campus like Tutor, Research Assistant, and part-time in some cafes around the campus. Talking about Off-campus jobs there are plenty of them but you must have relevant work experience to easily get those. Academics are easily manageable with the job. Most of the jobs pay the minimum wage in New Zealand which is around 23 NZD.
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Sneha Sunil Verified Icon
Master of Engineering (Transportation Engineering) - Batch of 2024
3.1
University of Canterbury has highly knowledgeable, experienced, and passionate faculty.
Tips: The University of Canterbury offers a high standard of education. Students should be aware that the coursework is not easy and requires a high level of independent learning, critical thinking, and practical applications. The education system here is very different from what I experienced in my previous institution. I was awarded the New Zealand Excellence Award Scholarship, which covered my tuition and living expenses. The application process was straightforward which involved submitting an academic record, a statement of purpose, and reference letters and the scholarship provided a stipend of NZD 10,000. I am very satisfied with my choice of university, and I would highly recommend it to any student who is seeking a world-class education in a safe and beautiful country. It is safe, scenic, and offers a good quality of life.
Likes (Quality of faculty): The faculty at the University of Canterbury are highly knowledgeable, experienced, and passionate about their areas of expertise. They are very accessible and approachable and maintain open-door policies during office hours. They are also very responsive to emails. In terms of teaching methodology, they emphasize real-world case studies and group projects, and there is a strong focus on advanced software tools. The teaching faculty is also diverse in terms of nationality.
Dislikes (Indian Food): Authentic food options from my country of origin are quite limited here. Most restaurants close by 7 or 8 pm, and there are only a few fast food restaurants like KFC and McDonalds that are open after 8 pm. Casual dining restaurants range from NZD 15 to 25 per meal, while fine dining options can go upwards of NZD 40 to 50. I prefer to cook for myself, as it's more economical and allows me to prepare meals closer to my taste preference. It's also a healthier and more fulfilling option compared to eating out regularly. However, I occasionally enjoy dining out to explore different cuisines or socialize with friends.
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Shivam kumar Verified Icon
Master of Business - Batch of 2025
4.5
Learning with fun, and interaction with different communities and people.
Tips: Don't think! Just come to the University of Canterbury. It's the best university. The university provides everything here. All the faculty are here to guide us from scratch. The university has different departments for students to help. The university is very active in terms of hosting events and helping students.
Likes (Indian Food): Hygiene is followed. Quality of food is delivered. Here maximum options are non-vegetarian, but I am a vegetarian. So, I don't eat much from the outside restaurants. I am an Indian and close to my accommodation. There is an Indian restaurant where I go to and enjoy my meal fortnightly. The price is not expensive because if one is earning then he/she can afford eating outside. I prefer to cook by myself and enjoy my meal.
Dislikes (Value for money): It's expensive as compared to other universities. But the fees is justified as we can see that the course offers 180 credits towards our degree, which is good. The professors are very supportive. They are always there to help and encourage us to do good. My overall experience has been the best here.
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Master of Applied Data Science - Batch of 2019
4.2
Great university and great exposure to learn and grow.
Tips: I was concerned about the transition from India to New Zealand, but it wasn't that tough. The university and students made me feel very welcome and helped me get into the system. I applied for a scholarship and secured it, which was very helpful. Students should firmly keep an eye on scholarships as they would be reflected in the mark sheet and would be helpful in future job placements.
Likes (Permanent Immigration): I got permanent residency in New Zealand after completing my course and getting a job there. I love the culture and the country. It is peaceful and accepting. If you have the opportunity to settle in New Zealand, you should definitely try it.
Dislikes (Public transportation): I gave public transportation a low rating because bus service can be quite limited, especially late at night and on weekends. However, bus fares are very reasonable, and using a combination of public transportation and bicycles can make travel time faster.
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Master of Architectural Engineering - Batch of 2024
3.4
University of Canterbury provides many on campus events for students.
Tips: It is hard to get a job in my field because there are not a lot of job opportunities available. Also, there are students from different countries, so there will be some culture shock. There are no scholarships available for my course. The people are kind and welcoming, especially if you respect their culture. The elderly are friendly and open to having warm conversations. Christchurch is a quiet and peaceful place, and the people enjoy that kind of life. I feel safe on and off campus, and most of the campus is open to students so they can study whenever they want. Overall, I am satisfied with the campus, the country, and the university.
Dislikes (Internships): Unfortunately, internships are not part of the curriculum here like they are in India. This makes it challenging to gain hands-on experience, especially since most employers require knowledge of New Zealand laws and standards. In India, internships are available at any firm, but here most internships are through agencies and students have to pay for them.
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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.

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Bhumika Vimal

Contributor-Level 6

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

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

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Pallavi Garg

Contributor-Level 6

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.

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Virajita Bisht

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 days ago

There is no application fee chargeable to international students while applying to the University Canterbury, which means that aspirants can apply to UC free of cost. However, there is a refundable deposit of NZD 500 (INR 24.4 K) that is required at the time of enrolment. This deposit can be refund

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Rachit Arora

Contributor-Level 6

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