UCIC offers an exclusive pathway into University of Canterbury undergraduate programmes. UCIC offers University Transfer Programmes (UTP's) which are unique in New Zealand. UCIC is located at Alice Candy in the University of Canterbury's Ilam campus and you will have access to the University's facilities and services.
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Master's Programmes
Humanities (13)
- M.A. Chinese
- M.A. Classics
- M.A. English
- M.A. French
- M.A. German
- M.A. History
- M.A. Japanese
- M.A. Linguistics
- Master Linguistics
- M.A. Philosophy
Social Sciences (12)
- M.Sc. Applied Psychology
- M.A. Cultural Studies
- M.A. Economics
- M.A. English
- M.A. European Studies
- M.A. Geography
- M.A. Human Services
- M.A. Japanese
- M.A. Pacific Studies
- M.A. Psychology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (11)
- M.Sc. Astronomy
- M.Sc. Biochemistry
- M.Sc. Biological Sciences
- M.Sc. Biotechnology
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.A. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Microbiology
- M.A. Pacific Studies
- M.Sc. Physics
- M.A. Statistics
Business & Management (6)
- Master Business Management
- Master Finance
- Master Management
- Master Marketing
- Master Professional Accounting
Engineering & Technology (6)
- M.Eng. Engineering
- M.Sc. Engineering Geology
- M.Eng. Engineering Studies
- M.Eng. Engineering in Management
Arts, Design & Architecture (5)
- M.A. Film
- M.A. Graphic Design
- M.A. Music
- M.A. Sculpture
- Master Urban Resilience and Renewal
Computer Science & IT (5)
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- Master Human Interface Technology
- M.Sc. Information Systems
Education & Training (5)
- Master Counselling
- M.A. Education
- Master Specialist Teaching
- Master Teaching and Learning
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (5)
- M.Sc. Antarctic Studies
- M.Sc. Ecology
- M.Sc. Engineering Geology
- M.Sc. Environmental Science
- M.Sc. Geology
Applied Sciences & Professions (4)
- Master Social Work (Applied)
- Master Urban Resilience and Renewal
Law (2)
- LL.M. Laws
Medicine & Health (2)
- Master Audiology
- Master Health Sciences
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
- Master Forestry Science
Journalism & Media (1)
About
History
for Cantuariensis, the Latin name for Canterbury) is New Zealand's second oldest university (after the University of Otago, itself founded four years earlier in 1869). It was founded in 1873 as Canterbury College, the first constituent college of the University of New Zealand.
Education
Foundation
- Arts and Mass Communication
- BusinessEngineering
- Information Technology
- Science
- Commerce
- Engineering
- Science
- Mixed English
- Commerce
- Engineering
- Science
- Mixed English
Career
The Careers, Internships and Employment office provides information, advice and activities to help you make choices and decisions about study, employment and career options. They also provide assistance in developing skills and attributes to become employable and to stay that way.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
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QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2020
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2019
231 -17
2018
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QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2020
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2019
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2018
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World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2020
318 15
2019
333 -12
2018
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2019
401
2018
401
2017
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ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
UCIC students have access to a range of support services and campus facilities to ensure a smooth academic and emotional transition to university level study.
Students are encouraged to use the support services and facilities provided and to contact UCIC Student Services staff for advice and assistance as soon as the need arises. Staff members are available for individual appointments.
Housing services
The University of Canterbury offers a variety of accommodation options to suit your individual lifestyle and budget.
UCIC students are encouraged to contact the University of Canterbury Accommodation Office for advice on:
- Accommodation options for prospective students and their families
- The halls of residence application process
- The costs associated with living away from home
- Flatting, landlord and tenancy issues
- Airport pickups for international students
ICT services
Access to university WIFI network.
Medical services
The Health Centre provides students and staff of the University of Canterbury access to a professional, confidential, and cost effective range of medical and nursing services.
Student Life
Campus life
The University of Canterbury has the largest campus in New Zealand according to land size. It is a beautiful, green, leafy, safe campus that inspires staff and students alike. From the upper floors of the library and Rutherford buildings on campus, you can see the city of Christchurch laid out below and all of this with the majestic, snow covered Southern Alps as a backdrop.
As a UCIC student at the University of Canterbury, you will have access to a variety of programmes and services outside the classroom that will give you the opportunity to meet students, and most importantly to have fun!
It will be easy to get involved, make friends and find like-minded people doing the things you love!
Sports facilities
University of Canterbury Chaplaincy understand their mission to be three-fold: nurturing spirituality within the broad and diverse Christian traditions; exercising pastoral care among students, faculty, and staff; and facilitating the dialogue between faith, the academic disciples, and vocation. This mission takes place both within the UC community and beyond.
Student clubs
During your first week at UCIC and the University of Canterbury, you will be introduced to all of your new classmates and some of our current students. But if you want to get a better insight to what life is like before you arrive, you can always access some of UCIC’s social media pages.
Student Reviews
An experience better than I could have hoped for.
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Everything was better than expected. Support for every situation, great courses and lecturers, well planned and organised. Even if expensive compared to European schools, it is absolutely worth it!
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Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed the courses, and standard of lecturers. Did not enjoy the lack of community spirit.
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Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I have enjoyed the variety of options available to study and the flexibility that I have had when changing or pursuing different degree paths. I have not enjoyed the lack of 'sense of community' or school spirit
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