INFORMATION ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY, NEW ZEALAND
Thứ Tư - 31/12/2025
1. Parents and students are advised to check the most up-to-date information on the official university website: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/
2. Location: Christchurch – approximately 10 minutes’ drive from Christchurch International Airport.
3. Institution Type: Public university
4. Rankings & Quality Accreditation:
- Ranked 261 globally (QS World University Rankings 2026);
- Ranked 5 in New Zealand (QS Rankings 2026);
- University of Canterbury rankings: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/why-uc/our-rankings
5. Total Student Population: > 17,000 students
6. International Students: > 2,000 students
7. Key Strengths:
- Graduate outcomes: 90% of graduates are employed or continue to further study. The University has many influential alumni, including actor Sam Neill and Mr. Craig Nevill-Manning, Director of Engineering at Google;
- Wide range of programs: UC offers more than 120 qualifications across over 150 academic disciplines;
- Teaching and research quality: Rated 5 Stars by QS for teaching and research excellence. The University has academic exchange programs with leading institutions worldwide, including Cambridge and Oxford. In addition, the Erskine Programme attracts nearly 75 international professors each year, including Nobel Prize–winning scholars such as Professor Clive Granger and Professor Bob Grubbs;
- Comprehensive student support services: Professional support for both academic and personal matters, including mentoring programs, English language support, and a large-scale orientation program for international students during their first week. The University has more than 130 clubs and student societies;
- Modern facilities: Extensive facilities supporting teaching, learning, and student life, including four libraries, the RecCentre sports complex, art galleries, and a wide range of bars, cafés, eateries, and restaurants;
- Location advantages: Located in Christchurch, the largest city in New Zealand’s South Island, on the Canterbury Plains along the coast. The University is close to beautiful beaches, parks, and golf courses, with easy access to outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, and skiing.
8. Academic Programs:
a. Levels of Study: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/study/qualifications-and-courses/
- English Language Programs
- Foundation Programs
- Certificates / Diplomas
- Undergraduate Programs
- Postgraduate Certificates
- Master’s Degrees
- Doctoral Degrees (PhD)
b. Colleges: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/departments-colleges/
- College of Arts
- College of Business and Law
- College of Education, Health and Human Development
- College of Engineering
- College of Science
c. Fields of Study: www.canterbury.ac.nz/study/qualifications-and-courses/
BACHELOR DEGREES
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Communication
- Bachelor of Criminal Justice
- Bachelor of Engineering with Honours
- Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Bachelor of Forestry Science
- Bachelor of Health Sciences
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Product Design
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Social Work with Honours
- Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology with Honours
- Bachelor of Sport Coaching
- Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood)
- Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Primary)
CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS
- Certificate in Arts
- Certificate in Commerce
- Certificate in Criminal Justice
- Certificate in Languages
- Certificate in Science
- Certificate in Sport Coaching
- Certificate of Proficiency
- Certificate in University Preparation (CUP)
- Diploma in Global Humanitarian Engineering
- Diploma in Languages
- Foundation Studies Certificate
POSTGRADUATE HONOURS DEGREES
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours
- Bachelor of Commerce with Honours
- Bachelor of Music with Honours
- Bachelor of Science with Honours
MASTER’S DEGREES
- Master of Antarctic Studies
- Master of Applied Data Science
- Master of Applied Finance and Economics
- Master of Architectural Engineering
- Master of Arts
- Master of Audiology
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Business Information Systems
- Master of Business Management
- Master of Civil Engineering
- Master of Commerce
- Master of Counselling
- Master of Criminal Justice
- Master of Disaster Risk and Resilience
- Master of Education
- Master of Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Fire Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Management
- Master of Engineering in Transportation
- Master of Engineering Studies
- Master of European Union Studies
- Master of Financial Engineering
- Master of Financial Management
- Master of Fine Arts
- Master of Forestry Science
- Master of Health Sciences
- Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice
- Master of Human Interface Technology
- Master of International Relations and Diplomacy
- Master of Laws
- Master of Laws (International Law and Politics)
- Master of Linguistics
- Master of Māori and Indigenous Leadership
- Master of Music
- Master of Policy and Governance
- Master of Professional Accounting
- Master of Science
- Master of Social Work
- Master of Social Work (Applied)
- Master of Spatial Analysis for Public Health
- Master of Specialist Teaching
- Master of Speech and Language Pathology
- Master of Sport Science
- Master of Strategic Communication
- Master of Teaching and Learning
- Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Master of Te Reo Māori
- Master of Urban Resilience and Renewal
- Master of Water Resource Management
- Master of Writing
- Professional Master of Engineering Geology
- Professional Master of Geospatial Science and Technology
DOCTORATES
- Doctor of Education
- Doctor of Musical Arts
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS
- Postgraduate Certificate in Antarctic Studies
- Postgraduate Certificate in Architectural Engineering
- Postgraduate Certificate in Arts
- Postgraduate Certificate in Business
- Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering
- Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Studies
- Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Teaching
- Postgraduate Certificate in Digital Humanities
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education
- Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering
- Postgraduate Certificate in Geospatial Science and Technology
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences
- Postgraduate Certificate in Information Systems and Technology
- Postgraduate Certificate in Māori and Indigenous Leadership
- Postgraduate Certificate in Palliative Care
- Postgraduate Certificate in Science
- Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Teaching
- Postgraduate Certificate in Sport Science
- Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership
- Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Postgraduate Certificate in Te Reo Māori
- Postgraduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching
- Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Data Science
- Postgraduate Diploma in Art Curatorship
- Postgraduate Diploma in Arts
- Postgraduate Diploma in Business
- Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
- Postgraduate Diploma in Business Information Systems
- Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Family Psychology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education
- Postgraduate Diploma in Forestry
- Postgraduate Diploma in Geospatial Science and Technology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences
- Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems and Technology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Science
- Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching
- Postgraduate Diploma in Sport Science
- Postgraduate Diploma in Te Reo Māori
- Postgraduate Diploma in Water Resource Management
GRADUATE CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS
- Graduate Certificate in Sport Coaching
- Graduate Diploma in Arts
- Graduate Diploma in Commerce
- Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice
- Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching
- Graduate Diploma in Science
- Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Primary)
- Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Secondary)
9. Entry Requirements:
https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/whyuc/what-are-ucs-entry-requirements/
- Foundation Program: High school graduation; GPA ≥ 7.0; IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 520;
- Undergraduate Programs: High school graduation with Year 12 GPA ≥ 8.0; IELTS 6.0–6.5 or TOEFL 550 / 213 (depending on the program); or completion of the first year at a Vietnamese university / graduation from a college; or completion of a foundation program;
- Postgraduate / Master’s Programs: Bachelor’s degree in a related field with good academic results; IELTS 6.5–7.0; accompanied by a detailed research proposal;
- Doctoral Programs (PhD): Master’s degree in a related field with good academic results; IELTS 6.5–7.0; accompanied by a detailed research proposal.
10. Intakes:
- English Language Programs: January, February, April, July, September, October;
- Foundation Programs: February and June;
- Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs: February and July.
11. Application Documents:
General requirements:
- Certificate of the highest completed qualification;
- Academic transcripts of the most recent two years;
- English language certificate (if available);
- Passport (photo and signature page), if available;
- Academic achievements and extracurricular activities (required for scholarship applications).
Additional documents for Master’s programs:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV);
- Two (02) Letters of Recommendation.
Additional documents for Research Master’s / PhD programs:
- Research proposal;
- Published academic papers (if any).
12. Tuition Fees: see details here
- English Language Programs: NZD 410 per week;
- Foundation Programs: NZD 18,200 per intake;
- Undergraduate Programs: NZD 18,000 – 25,000 per year;
- Postgraduate Certificates: NZD 22,000 – 27,500 per year;
- Master’s Programs: NZD 19,000 – 40,000 per year.
13. Living Expenses: NZD 10,000 – 15,000 per year
14. Scholarships: NZD 12,000 – 15,000 – 20,000 – 25,000. See details here.
15. Accommodation and Other Services: Students may choose homestay, on-campus accommodation, shared housing (for students aged 18 and above), or live with relatives. Detailed accommodation information is available on the University website.
16. Support from Duc Anh EduConnect:
Duc Anh is one of the few officially authorised representatives in Vietnam providing comprehensive support for international students, including:
- Consulting on school and programme selection – students are only referred to institutions with high academic quality;
- Application submission and maximising scholarship opportunities (subject to eligibility);
- English training and official PTE Academic test organisation (ducanh.edu.vn/) as an alternative to IELTS/TOEFL for faster and more flexible study abroad preparation;
- Student visa application and continuous support throughout the study period;
- Career consultation for global employment opportunities, especially in Australia, the USA, Canada and the UK (subject to new policy drafts);
- Accommodation arrangements suitable for students;
- Advice on part-time work up to 20 hours/week while studying;
- Guidance on post-study work opportunities (1–3 years);
- Information and consultation on permanent residency pathways when students become eligible.
For details on events, application procedures, scholarships, student visas and related matters, please contact us directly.
Duc Anh EduConnect
Hotline: 09887 09698
Email: duhoc@ducanh.edu.vn
Website: www.ducanhduhoc.vn
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