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UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY
Christchurch, New Zealand
Institution Profile

http://www.canterbury.ac.nz

Established in 1873, the University of Canterbury is New Zealand's second oldest university. It is located in Christchurch, the largest city in New Zealand's South Island. The university's modern and well-equipped facilities are spread across a spacious campus, with easy access to central city. The University and the UCSA (Students Association) both recognise the importance of a rich campus culture and leading a balanced life while studying at Canterbury.


Academics

Academic Calendar:                                

  • First Semester: Mid-February to Late June
  • Second Semester: Mid-July to Mid-November

University’s faculties/schools:
Arts (Humanities and Social Sciences), Commerce, Education, Engineering, Forestry, Law, Music, Fine Arts and Science (http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/subjects/index.shtml)

Each course is worth a designated number of points, 18, 22, 28, etc. A full time student is required to be enrolled in at least 54 points to 75 points in a semester. (http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/enrol/handbook.shtml)

 
Housing Options

http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/accom/

On-campus accommodation:
UC has six Halls of Residence, five of which provide three meals per day and two that are self-catered. Fees range from NZD$990 to $1370 per month for a catered room and NZD$670 to $770 per month for a self-catered room.

Off-campus accommodation:
The Accommodation Office can provide information on private accommodation providers in Christchurch. Renting a room in a flat costs between NZD$320 to NZ$430 per month, including bills and food. Homestay accommodation has an average cost of living of NZD$900 per person per week, including meals.

 
Additional Information

Estimated living costs (including housing): NZ$1300 and NZ$1500 per month
(http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/intstud/costs/living.shtml)

Insurance:
The insurance plan for the University of Canterbury is the Student-safe University insurance plan. The insurer for the Studentsafe-University Plan is NZI (New Zealand Insurance). The semester cost of the insurance is NZD$222.50. (http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/intstud/insurance/index.shtml)

University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8020
NEW ZEALAND
Tel: (64-3) 366 7001
Email: info@canterbury.ac.nz

 
More Questions?
Please contact:
Ms Elaine LEE
Email: irolel@nus.edu.sg
 
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