University of Canterbury

The University of Canterbury offers specialist finance and economics study in a lower-cost city, with strong applied training and small classes.

Programme & duration

Master of Applied Finance and Economics / Master of Commerce: 1–1.5 years

Tuition (international)

Approx. NZ$38,000 – NZ$50,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)

Intakes

Semester 1 (February/March) and Semester 2 (July); selected programmes also start at other times

English requirement

IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 58+

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a B average or higher in a relevant field. A 4-year bachelor’s or honours degree is usually expected for 1-year master’s entry; 3-year degree holders may need a Postgraduate Diploma first. CV and references.

The UC Business School offers management master’s programmes with an applied focus and small classes, in a lower-cost city.

Programme & duration

Master of Commerce / Master of Management options: 1–1.5 years

Tuition (international)

Approx. NZ$38,000 – NZ$50,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)

Intakes

Semester 1 (February/March) and Semester 2 (July); selected programmes also start at other times

English requirement

IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 58+

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a B average or higher in a relevant field. A 4-year bachelor’s or honours degree is usually expected for 1-year master’s entry; 3-year degree holders may need a Postgraduate Diploma first. CV and references.

The University of Canterbury’s marketing master’s offers applied training and small classes at a lower cost than Auckland.

Programme & duration

Master of Commerce (Marketing): 1–1.5 years

Tuition (international)

Approx. NZ$38,000 – NZ$50,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)

Intakes

Semester 1 (February/March) and Semester 2 (July); selected programmes also start at other times

English requirement

IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 58+

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a B average or higher in a relevant field. A 4-year bachelor’s or honours degree is usually expected for 1-year master’s entry; 3-year degree holders may need a Postgraduate Diploma first. CV and references.

The University of Canterbury offers economics master’s study with a strong applied focus and small classes.

Programme & duration

Master of Commerce / Master of Economics: 1–1.5 years

Tuition (international)

Approx. NZ$36,000 – NZ$48,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)

Intakes

Semester 1 (February/March) and Semester 2 (July); selected programmes also start at other times

English requirement

IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 58+

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a B average or higher in economics or a related field. A 4-year bachelor’s or honours degree is usually expected for 1-year master’s entry; 3-year degree holders may need a Postgraduate Diploma first. CV and references.

The University of Canterbury’s chemical and process engineering department is well known for strong teaching and research, with applied links to New Zealand’s food, energy and biotechnology industries.

Programme & duration

Master of Engineering (ME) / Master of Engineering Studies: 1–2 years

Tuition (international)

Approx. NZ$38,000 – NZ$50,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)

Intakes

Semester 1 (February/March) and Semester 2 (July); selected programmes also start at other times

English requirement

IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 58+

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a related field with a B average or higher. A 4-year engineering degree is usually expected; CV and references.

The University of Canterbury is internationally recognised for earthquake and structural engineering, with research shaped by the Canterbury earthquakes and close ties to the engineering consulting industry.

Programme & duration

Master of Engineering (ME) Civil / Structural / Earthquake Engineering: 1–2 years

Tuition (international)

Approx. NZ$38,000 – NZ$50,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)

Intakes

Semester 1 (February/March) and Semester 2 (July); selected programmes also start at other times

English requirement

IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 58+

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field with a B average or higher. A 4-year engineering degree is usually expected; CV and references.

The University of Canterbury’s electrical and computer engineering department offers focused study with strengths in power electronics, communications and computing, in a lower-cost city.

Programme & duration

Master of Engineering (ME) / Master of Engineering Studies: 1–2 years

Tuition (international)

Approx. NZ$38,000 – NZ$50,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)

Intakes

Semester 1 (February/March) and Semester 2 (July); selected programmes also start at other times

English requirement

IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 58+

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or electronic engineering with a B average or higher. A 4-year engineering degree is usually expected; CV and references.

The University of Canterbury’s mechanical engineering department is known for applied research and strong industry links, in a lower-cost city.

Programme & duration

Master of Engineering (ME) / Master of Engineering Studies: 1–2 years

Tuition (international)

Approx. NZ$38,000 – NZ$50,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)

Intakes

Semester 1 (February/March) and Semester 2 (July); selected programmes also start at other times

English requirement

IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 58+

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with a B average or higher. A 4-year engineering degree is usually expected; CV and references.

The University of Canterbury’s School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing offers research-based master’s options and strong applied research links in a lower-cost city.

Programme & duration

MSc Psychology / Master of Science options: 1–2 years

Tuition (international)

Approx. NZ$36,000 – NZ$48,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)

Intakes

Semester 1 (February/March) and Semester 2 (July); selected programmes also start at other times

English requirement

IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 58+

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree in psychology with a B+ average or higher. A 4-year bachelor’s or honours degree is usually expected; CV and references.

The University of Canterbury’s School of Law offers a one-year LLM with applied and international options in a lower-cost city.

Programme & duration

LLM (taught or research): 1 year

Tuition (international)

Approx. NZ$36,000 – NZ$48,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)

Intakes

Semester 1 (February/March) and Semester 2 (July); selected programmes also start at other times

English requirement

IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 58+

Entry requirements

First law degree (LLB/equivalent) with a B average or higher. CV, personal statement and references.

The University of Canterbury offers an MA in political science and international relations with small classes and a strong focus on global and Asia-Pacific politics.

Programme & duration

MA Political Science and International Relations: 1–2 years

Tuition (international)

Approx. NZ$34,000 – NZ$46,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)

Intakes

Semester 1 (February/March) and Semester 2 (July); selected programmes also start at other times

English requirement

IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 58+

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with a B average or higher. A 4-year bachelor’s or honours degree is usually expected; CV, personal statement and references.