Question 1

How good is the University of Canterbury?

Accepted Answer

Canterbury Uni has been ranked among the Top 300 Universities in the world in 2026. Also, many scientists, journalists, prime ministers, etc. have studied at the Uni of Canterbury. These famous personalities are Beatrice Tinsley, Rita Angus, Elsie Locke, Karl Popper,  etc. Also, this university's students rated the teaching quality at 93% in 2024.

Question 2

What is Canterbury University known for?

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Canterbury Uni ranks among the Top 2% of the universities in the world. Famous for its high-quality courses, state-of-the-art facilities, and research led teaching, Canterbury Uni ranks among the world's Top 300 Universities for 2026. The Uni of Canterbury is the second-the oldest university in New Zealand.

Question 3

How hard is it to get into the University of Canterbury?

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The University of Canterbury acceptance rate is around 50%. This acceptance rate mentions that the Uni of Canterbury is somewhat selective. For UG courses of Canterbury's Uni, students are required to have high school / secondary qualifications. A Bachelor's degree is required for admission to the Uni of Canterbury's Graduate courses.

Question 4

Can I work while studying in the University of Canterbury?

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The Uni of Canterbury allows all international studnents with a visa to work while studying in the university. Students are allowed to work no more than 20 hours a week as per the time part-time work regulations in New Zealand. However, students are allowed to work for longer hours during holidays and summer breaks.

Question 5

What is the placement rate for Uni of Canterbury NZ graduates?

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As per the latest 2024 Graduate Outcomes Survey, 92% of Uni of Canterbury NZ graduates found jobs. In 20+ countries, the graduates work. The average salary is NZD 50,001 – NZD 70,000 in a year  (Around INR 24 L – INR 34.2 L) for half of the university's graduates and 31% earned NZD 70,001 (Around INR 34 lakh) and more. A few of the top recruiters of this university's graduates are EY, Deloitte, Fonterra, ANZ, etc.

Question 6

Does the University of Canterbury conduct interviews for admissions?

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Yes, the University of Canterbury requires students to attend a formal interview during admissions, before the decisions are taken. Applicants might also be asked to appear for a writing test at UC, for admission into certain courses. The international students applying to the University of Canterbury can attend the interview online, either through Skype or telephone at a pre-arranged time. The deadline for the interview process should be checked too. However, UC does accept late applications. Candidates can expect the interview to be conducted by Early-November.

Question 7

How can I apply to the University of Canterbury?

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At the University of Canterbury, students are required to download an application form, fill in the accurate details and submit it in order to apply to the university. While applying to the university, the students do not have to pay any money as UC does not charge any application fee. Listed below are UC's application requirements that students must fulfill while applying:A submission outlining the candidate's career to date, why they wish to be pursue the particular course of choice and the steps taken to investigate it as a career, including samples of work published or broadcast if available;Certified copy of academic records; andCurrent CV/Resume.The University of Canterbury also conducts interviews as a part of the application process.Note: If the candidate wishes to have the material submitted with their application returned, then they must provide a suitably sized, stamped, addressed envelope.

Question 8

What are the English language requirements for admission to Canterbury University?

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International students seeking admission to the University of Canterbury NZ are required to attain the following scores:TestsUGGraduate Diploma & PG CoursesIELTSOverall 6.0Overall 6.5TOEFL80 overall90 overallPTE50 overall58 overall

Question 9

What are UC International First-Year scholarships?

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The University of Canterbury offers international first-year Undergraduate scholarships to top-achieving international students. These are:First-Year Undergraduate Scholarship: NZD 15,000 (Around INR 7.23 lakh)UC Engineering International Scholarship: NZD 15,000

Question 10

What is UC Dean's Award for international students?

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UC Dean's Award is for international students of this university (for all levels). The scholarship remains open throughout. The tenure of this scholarship is 1 year. It is available for UG, PG, Master's courses. Students must be enrolled in the first year of the course at this university.

Question 11

Is the University of Canterbury NZ MBA good?

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University of Canterbury NZ MBA is a flexible and focused program, which is 18-months long. This course has strong business collaborations and industry co-teaching. The UC MBA is accredited by AMBA, the global standard for MBAs. With real-world case studies and projects in this course, students can gain real-world insights that can be directly applied to the work environment.

Question 12

How long is the MSc in Artificial Intelligence course at Canterbury University?

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The Uni of Canterbury MSc in AI course is a 18-months full time course. In this course, students are going to explore the social, technical and philosophical aspects of AI. Optional courses are also available and one capstone project is also there. For admission to the Uni of Uni of Canterbury MSc in AI course, students are required to have a Bachelor's degree related to Computer Science.

Question 13

How much does it cost to go to the University of Canterbury?

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The annual tuition fee at Canterbury Uni is between INR 11 L - INR 47 L. The weekly cost of living at Canterbury Uni can be around NZD 525. Check the course-wise tuition fees for the Uni of Canterbury from the table given below-CourseTuitionHostelMSINR 20.8 L - 47.1 LINR 4.9 L - 5.23 LMBA/PGDMINR 18.2 L - 32.68 LINR 4.9 L - 5.23 LMEngINR 12.48 L - 35.09 LINR 4.9 L - 8.31 LPG DiplomaINR 10.71 L - 21.94 LINR 4.9 L - 8.31 LM.A.INR 17.16 L - 33.55 LINR 4.9 L - 6.9 LMIMINR 18.2 L - 29.48 LINR 4.9 L - 5.23 LMEMINR 18.4 L - 22.8 LINR 4.9 L - 5.23 LMEMINR 18.92 LINR 6.11 LOthers PGINR 17.16 L - 26.51 LINR 5.23 L

Question 14

What is the University of Canterbury's ranking?

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The University of Canterbury is a top-ranking university in New Zealand as well as on a global level and its world rankings are listed below:#257 in World University Rankings 2027 - QS World University Rankings#601 in World University Rankings 2026 - Times Higher Education (THE)#543 in Best Global Universities 2026-27 - US News and World Report Rankings

Question 15

Where does the University of Canterbury ranked in the QS rankings?

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In the 2027 global rankings, the University of Canterbury QS ranking is #257. A few of the QS subject rankings for Canterbury University are Geography are #51-100, Civil and Structural Engineering at #101-150, Law and Legal Studies at #151-200, *QS is yet to publish the subject rankings data for University of Canterbury courses for the year 2027. The above subject rankings are of 2026.

Question 16

What rank is the University of Canterbury?

Accepted Answer

The University of Canterbury ranking is #257 in the 2027 QS rankings. In the Times Higher Education rankings, this university ranks at #601-800 in 2026. A few of the subject rankings of this university are-Geography: #49Civil and Structural Engineering: #51-100Law and Legal Studies: #151-200Agriculture and Forestry: #151-200

Question 17

How many campuses does the University of Canterbury have?

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There is one main campus of the University of Canterbury, Illam campus. But the university has campuses at other locations too, Arts Centre, Dovedale Campus, Nelson Campus, and field stations. Ilam campus of this university is spread across 76 hectares. The RecCentre at the campus is the primary fitness facility of Canterbury University There are 15 cafes, bars and eateries are there on campus

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