University of Canterbury

Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand

A public university in Christchurch, founded in 1873, where 1,549 students come from abroad.

Ranking: #257 in the world · QS World University Rankings · 2026
Programs: 465 — 182 Bachelor's · 283 Master's
Tuition from: NZ$10,321 — a year · Master's
International students: 1,549
Founded: 1873
Master's tuition: NZ$10,321 to NZ$67,950 a year (147 programs)
Bachelor's tuition: NZ$34,110 to NZ$47,450 a year (178 programs)
First year for a Master's: NZ$32,121 (≈ NPR 25.9 lakh) — tuition, living costs, health cover, books and supplies
First year for a Bachelor's: NZ$55,910 (≈ NPR 45.1 lakh) — tuition, living costs, health cover, books and supplies
Intakes (typical): June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Work after a Master's: 3 years — Post Study Work Visa
Work after a Bachelor's: 3 years — Post Study Work Visa
Work while studying: 25 hours a week — Student visa

Programs at University of Canterbury

465 programs: 283 postgraduate and 182 undergraduate.