Semester 1: Mid February to EndJune
Semester 2: Early July to Mid November

A normal workload for one semester 60 points. Under the conditions of student visa, all exchange students must be full-time which is equivalent to a minimum of 45 points (equivalent to 3 courses) per semester. You will not be permitted to enroll in more than 75 points (equivalent of 4 courses) per semester.

UC offers a Service Learning Programme ‘Christchurch 101’ (CHCH 101) that offers exchange students an opportunity to be involved in community projects at Christchurch.

Please refer to the Other Links section for relevant links to course information.  

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Accounting and Information Systems Biological Sciences Chemical and Process Engineering Chemistry Civil and Natural Resources Engineering Communication Disorders Computer Science and Software Engineering Economics and Finance Educational Studies and Human Development Electrical and Computer Engineering Fine Arts, Music and Theatre, Centre for Forestry Geography Geological Sciences Humanities Law Languages, Cultures and Linguistics Literacies and Arts in Education Management Māori and Indigenous Studies Māori, Social and Cultural Studies in Education Mathematics and Statistics Mechanical Engineering Physics and Astronomy Psychology Sciences and Physical Education Social and Political Sciences

In Arts, Science and Commerce, the undergraduate (Bachelor) degree is 3 years degree at UC. Please note that 300 level courses are the most advanced undergraduate courses in these areas for study. 400 level courses in these disciplines are graduate courses and it is not eligible for undergraduate exchange students.

However, there are some professional degrees such as Forestry, Speech and Language Therapy, Social Work and Engineering are 4 year degrees and 400 level courses in these areas are therefore classified as undergraduate courses. Exchange students may be permitted to take 400 level courses in these disciplines if they have the necessary prerequisites and the approval of the relevant department.

The following programmes or courses are not open to exchange students.

Distance learning courses 200 level Law courses Fine Arts Teacher Education (Note: Education courses with EDUC course code under Faculty of Arts’ schedule are available to exchange students Physical Education Sport Coaching – entry to some Sport Coaching courses may be considered on a case-by-case basis Journalism MBA All clinical practice courses Communication Disorders are open to students who meet prerequisites

Please refer to the Other Links section for relevant links to course information for other course restrictions.

Please check with your SEP Administrator in the Dean’s Office for actual dates.

On-campus accommodation:

A special on-campus accommodation package for exchange students has been developed in conjunction with UC Accommodation Student Village (UCA).  The self-catered 3, 4, 5 or 6 bedroom apartments offer independent living with the bonus of living on-campus in a secure and supportive study environment and are ideal for individual students over 18 years of age. Residents have their own fully-furnished bedroom with internet access and each apartment has a kitchen equipped with basic essentials for students to make their own meals.

Alternatively, students can also apply for homestay accommodation or try private renting ('flatting'), however it is not recommended as the rental market is tight and it is difficult to get rental accommodation in most areas.

Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the university’s accommodation.

Exchange students must apply to New Zealand Immigration for a student visa and obtain the visa before entering New Zealand.  Please note that it is NOT possible for exchange students to travel to New Zealand on a visitor's visa and apply for a student permit upon arrival in New Zealand, even if you are a citizen of a country with which New Zealand has a visa waiver agreement. It is imperative that all exchange students get their student visa BEFORE travelling to New Zealand, as you may be refused a student permit if you apply from within New Zealand.

Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to visa information.

To enroll at UC, international students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand. The current default insurance cover at UC is Studentsafe-University insurance which offers both health and travel insurance benefits. The estimated cost is NZ$292.50 per semester.

Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the University’s insurance policies.

Breakdown of Costs	New Zealand Dollar
Accommodation	670 – 1,370
Food	500
Transport	200
Insurance	65
Others (Entertainment, clothes)	100
Monthly Estimate	1,535 – 2,235

Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the estimated costs of living.

Universal Currency Converter:

	http://www.xe.com/ucc/

Student Exchange Information:

	http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/exchange/income.shtml

Course Information:

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

Student Support Services:

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

Accommodation:

	http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/accom/international/study_abroad.shtml

Visa:

	http://www.immigration.govt.nz/

Health Insurance:

	http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/insurance/nz.shtml

Cost of Living:

	http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/costs/living.shtml