• Rank: # 284th QS Survey
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University of Canterbury

For most of its first 100 years the University was situated in the centre of Christchurch (now the Arts Centre). By 1975 it had completed its move to a spacious purpose-built 76 hectare site in the suburb of Ilam, 7km from the old city site.When established in 1873, Canterbury College was only the second university in New Zealand. If you have studied outside New Zealand, and would like to study at UC at undergraduate level, you will need to apply for admission. Submit an online application for admission or complete the appropriate Admission Ad Eundem application form.

Ranking

# 284th

QS Survey 2023

# 258th

QS Survey 2022

# 501st-600th

Times Higher 2022

# 201st-300th

Times Higher 2021

Admission Criteria & Eligibility

Approved English Tests  Minimum Requirements
 IELTS  Academic with an average score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
 TOEFL iBT  Total minimum score of 80, with at least 19 in reading, writing and listening 
 TOEFL PBT  With a minimum score of 550 and TWE with a minimum score of 4.5
 CCEL EAP  Level 2 with a minimum C+ grade
 CAE or CPE   minimum score of 169 with at least 162 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
 Pearson Test of English (Academic)  PTE with an overall score of 57 and no PTE communicative skills score below 50

 

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Dates for Applications

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Campus

Campus Facts

187

(Acres) Main Campus Size

5

Number of Campuses

1873

Established Year

Weather

12°C

Winter Day Temp.

3°C

Winter Night Temp

17°C

Spring Day Temp.

7°C

Spring Night Temp.

22°C

Summer Day Temp.

12°C

Summer Ngt Temp.

18°C

Autumn Day Temp.

8°C

Autumn Ngt Temp.

Student Diversity

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Male : Female

29%

Int. Students

15,608

Total Students

11,082

Full Time Students

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African American

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Asian

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Latin American

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White

Cost of Living

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Cost of Living in city

$23,232

Living cost of campus

Contact Details

University of Canterbury

University of Canterbury Private Bag 4800 , Christchurch New Zealand, Christchurch, New Zealand, 8041

Phone: + 64- 3- 369-4494
Phone: + 61- 3- 364-3443
College Website