Christchurch, New Zealand
Campus photo: Greg O'Beirne, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Figures below are indicative — your counsellor confirms exact fees, cut-offs and deadlines for your profile, free.
The University of Canterbury is a public research university in Christchurch, well regarded for engineering, sciences and its strong industry links. It has a large campus and a long history dating back to the 19th century.
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Indicative tuition: NZD35,610–NZD54,600 / year · Scholarships can reduce this — we confirm what you qualify for, free.
Generally IELTS 6.0-6.5 overall with a recognised academic qualification; engineering and other selective programmes carry higher academic requirements.
Indicative for international postgraduate applicants — your counsellor confirms the exact cut-offs and English scores for your chosen programme, free.
University of Canterbury offers a wide range of programmes for international students. We confirm the exact courses, tuition and entry requirements that fit your profile — free.
Estimate your total cost of study. Pick your programme length: We don't have a source-backed tuition figure for University of Canterbury, so this covers living costs only. Pick your programme length:
Indicative estimate (annual tuition + living, NZ$). Your counsellor confirms exact fees, living costs and the scholarships that reduce this — free. Living costs are an indicative national range in NZ$, not this university's own figure. Tuition varies by course here, so we'd rather confirm your exact fee than print an average — ask us and it's free.
Exchange rates as of 12 Oct 2026 (3 days ago) — open.er-api.com mid-market rates, mid-market. The INR figure is converted from NZ$ at that rate. Your bank's remittance rate will be worse than mid-market, and currencies move a percent or two a month, so use these for planning rather than as the amount you will actually pay.
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Indicative tuition is around NZD35,610–NZD54,600 per year for international students. Your counsellor confirms the exact fee for your chosen programme — free.
Generally IELTS 6.0-6.5 overall with a recognised academic qualification; engineering and other selective programmes carry higher academic requirements.
The main intakes across New Zealand are Feb, Jul. University of Canterbury sets its own dates per course — we confirm the exact intake and deadline for your shortlist. Apply early: documents, funds and visa processing all take time.
New Zealand's Post-Study Work Visa lets eligible graduates of qualifying degrees (bachelor's or higher) work openly in NZ for up to 3 years. Rules change, so we confirm the current position before you apply.
No. Shortlisting, SOP/LOR/Resume drafting, application and visa guidance are free — we're paid by partner universities, not by you.
A counsellor calls you back during office hours — 9am to 8pm IST, Mon to Sat. We are open now.
