Public university in Christchurch, New Zealand, founded 1873

University of Canterbury Tuition Fees 2027 for International Students

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

International tuition	NZ$34,880 to NZ$51,900 per year
Application fee	Not listed
Living cost in New Zealand, per month	NZ$1,670

International undergraduate tuition for a normal full 120-point year in 2026 runs from about NZD 34,880 for the Bachelor of Arts to NZD 51,900 for the later years of the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours; the Bachelor of Commerce sits at about NZD 37,920. All students also pay a Student Services Levy in addition to tuition.

Sources, checked 7 September 2026