University of Canterbury
Financial requirement
The University of Canterbury has no specific financial requirements for exchange students. Estimated costs of living can be found at: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/costs/living.shtml
However, when exchange students apply for a student visa, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) requires proof of funds for living expenses, please see: www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/study/canistudyinnewzealand/whatisrequired/
Brief overview of the university
Established in 1873 by scholars from Oxford and Cambridge, the University of Canterbury, in Christchurch, New Zealand, has an international reputation for academic excellence in both teaching and research.
Christchurch is the largest city in New Zealand’s South Island. It lies on the coastal edge of the Canterbury Plains close to both the sea and the mountains. The University’s modern and well- equipped facilities are spread across a spacious suburban campus, with easy access to the centre of the city and its cultural and recreational facilities.
The University is situated in a spacious landscaped campus in the suburb of Ilam, Christchurch, only 15 minutes from the central city and 10 minutes from the International Airport. The campus is surrounded by playing fields, mature woodlands and the renowned Ilam gardens.
Academic issues
Academic strengths http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/about/facts.shtml
Restricted/closed . Distance learning courses, Fine Arts , Journalism, MBA, All clinical practice courses Departments . Communication Disorders are open to students who meet pre-requisites except for the clinical practice courses. . Social Work – field work courses are not open to Exchange students. Entry to other theory courses will be considered case-by-case basis and approval from Social Work will be required.
Some other courses are limited entry and may have additional entry requirements. Please contact the International Mobility Co-ordinator if students have enquiries about course restrictions.
Can I pre-register for Yes, there is a section for students to fill in a proposed study plan to seek approval to classes before enrol in the courses. arrival?
Link/s to detailed http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses/ subject or course descriptions:
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Semester dates
UC Semester 2 2013 (July intake)
Please note that the dates below are provisional. International Welcome (Orientation): 3 July (TBC) Enrolment for all international students: between 3-5 July (TBC) Lectures commence on: 8 July 2013 Exams end on: 9 November 2013 Lectures commence on: TBC February 2014 Exams end on: TBC June 2014
Housing
Guaranteed A special on campus accommodation package is available to exchange students staying housing? at Ilam Apartments. Students must complete a separate accommodation application online before the application deadline.
Detailed information on the package including fees, how to apply, arrival dates, etc is available at: www.canterbury.ac.nz/accom/international/study_abroad.shtml
If no, is on campus Private accommodation is not recommended as the rental market is tight at the housing readily moment and it is difficult to get rental accommodation in most areas. Information on available? other accommodation options is available at: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/accom/international/index.shtml
All students who would like to take up this offer must complete the online When is housing information sent? application form for accommodation by 1 May for second semester (July start). Student details will be confirmed with the University's International Relationships Office and then applications will be processed.
Link to housing website www.canterbury.ac.nz/accom/international/study_abroad.shtml
Brief details The students will need to apply online for accommodation at Ilam Apartments no later than 1 December New Zealand time and the above website contains the link for them to complete the online accommodation application. Note that the off-campus private rental market in Christchurch is very tight at the moment, so I would recommend that all students apply for accommodation on-campus at Ilam Apartments (availability at Ilam Apartments is guaranteed for Study Abroad students provided that they apply for accommodation online by the deadline and return all subsequent contracts by the required deadlines). When making travel plans, it’s very important that students also refer to the above accommodation website for the move-in dates for Ilam Apartments, since if they arrive earlier than the move in dates they would need to find temporary accommodation until the move-in time.
Ilam Apartments is self-catered (without meals). However meal plans at University Hall are available to students staying at Ilam Apartments, please see: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/accom/halls/unihall_meal_plans.shtml
For further information on costs of living, please see: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/costs/living.shtml
Application information
Which month of the year are We process applications throughout the year. applications processed? 2
Which month of the year do you We process applications throughout the year. send out offer letters?
Immigration information
Which month of the year do you We process applications throughout the year. hope to send immigration documents?
Where can I find further Yes. Please see details at Immigration New Zealand’s website: information about immigration? http://www.immigration.govt.nz/
Pre-arrival information
Which is your Christchurch International Airport, 15 minute drive from the University Campus. nearest airport?
Do you offer an Students need to send us their arrival details by completing the Airport Pickup form airport pick up online at: www.canterbury.ac.nz/accom/international/airport_pickup_form.shtml programme?
Do you have an Yes orientation programme?
Is it mandatory? It is compulsory for international students (including exchange students) to attend the International Welcome. Therefore, students should plan to arrive before the International Welcome takes place.
How much does it N/A cost? What are the UC Semester 2 2013 (July 2013 intake) dates? Compulsory International Welcome (Orientation): 3 July TBC
Link for a website www.canterbury.ac.nz/accom/international/study_abroad.shtml for further details
Health Insurance
Do you have Yes mandatory health insurance?
Brief details Students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while
studying in New Zealand. This insurance must meet requirements set by the New Zealand government under the NZ Ministry of Education Code of Practice. Studentsafe-University Insurance is the University's current default insurance cover. Exchange students can purchase Studentsafe-University cover when they complete their enrolment in person on campus.
Approximately how 2013 Premiums: much does it cost? Student NZ$585 or $292.50 per semester
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Can this be waived If exchange students hope to utilise an alternative insurance policy, they must have the by my own policy? cover assessed at least four weeks before enrolment to determine whether it meets NZ government requirements. It is important to note that many overseas policies do not meet NZ requirements and we respectfully ask that our partners make students aware that a policy required by their home university or issued in their home country may not necessarily meet NZ requirements and that purchase of the default insurance at enrolment may be required. See www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/insurance/nz.shtml for full details.
Additional costs
Do I have to pay any mandatory costs? Yes, possibly
If yes, please provide details and costs Students should budget for the costs of field trips (if field trips are included as part of the course), books and stationery and other course related costs
General Information
Links to tourist information www.christchurchnz.com/nz.aspx
Link to the Study Abroad office pages www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/studyab/
Contact details
Primary contact Ms Percy Chan (International Mobility Co-ordinator) [email protected] Phone: + 64 364 2987 ext 4864
From February 2013: Anna Foster (International Mobility Co-ordinator) – currently on maternity leave till early February 2013. [email protected] Phone: +64 3 364 7947
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