Public university in Christchurch, New Zealand, founded 1873

University of Canterbury Application Deadlines 2027

The University of Canterbury, in Christchurch, charges international undergraduates from about NZD 34,880 a year for arts subjects up to NZD 51,900 for later years of engineering. Semester 1 2027 enrolment closes 1 December 2026.

Verified 7 Sep 2026 Sources Official site
Next deadline
1 Dec 2026
Semester 1 2027, Bachelor, regular, 85 days left
Tuition
NZ$34,880 to NZ$51,900
per year
English test
IELTS 6
TOEFL 80, PTE 50, waiver possible
Acceptance rate
Not published
Application fee
Not listed
15,564 students

Bachelor

IntakeRoundApplicantsOpensClosesStatusFeeSource
Semester 1 2027 RegularInternational1 Dec 2026 Open7 Sep 2026

International students should submit their myUC application by 1 December 2026 for a Semester One 2027 start; later applications risk not being processed in time for a visa.

Semester 2 2027 RegularInternational1 May 2027 Open7 Sep 2026

Semester Two 2027 enrolment closes 1 May 2027.

Sources, checked 7 September 2026
  1. https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/study/getting-started/study-and-living-costs/study-costs/international-tuition-fees
  2. https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/study/getting-started/admission-and-enrolment/enrolment-topics/english-language-proficiency/english-language-requirements
  3. https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/study/getting-started/admission-and-enrolment/enrol-international-student
  4. https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/study/study-support-info/dates-and-timetables/enrolment-dates