World

Class

International
Student Guide
New Zealand

Get
Ahead
of the
Rest

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At UC, we treat International Students and local students

the same - you start, progress and finish as equals. In fact,
no other New Zealand university puts as much emphasis on
their level of care for International Students - before, during
and after your graduation.
You will gain a lot more than just intellectual skills and
professional knowledge. You will become involved with the
community, you will gain a new cultural awareness, you will
be highly employable, innovative and globally connected.
You will leave UC with more than an education.
You will have a head start on the rest of your life.

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Why
New Zealand?
You may have never been to New Zealand but you will have seen us in the movies,
on the sports field and in business and innovation. However, there is a lot more
to New Zealand than The Hobbit and winning the Rugby World Cup (twice in a row).
The first thing you will notice the minute you step off the plane is how clean and green
New Zealand is. The air is fresh and pure, the visibility is often unlimited. Theres a
natural beauty waiting for you to explore.
People are friendly, happy to show you the way and share some local knowledge.
You can travel around the cities and countryside in confidence, knowing that
New Zealand is one of the safest and most peaceful countries in the world.
New Zealand is a truly multi cultural society and welcomes the world as visitors
and as new migrants. You can enjoy a real mix of cultures and experiences.
Yes, New Zealand is far away- but that makes it safe from the troubles of the world.

Mt Hutt ski field

Marlborough

Kaikura

Franz Josef Glacier

Hanmer Springs

Queenstown

A few more reasons

Safety

Entrepreneurship

New Zealand was ranked Very High

for State of Peace at 4th in the world out
of 162 countries in the 2015 Global Peace
Index. Christchurch is also ranked
Low for crime- ahead of Auckland
and Australia.

New Zealand was rated by the

World Bank (2013) as the easiest
place in the world to start a business.

New Zealand

1st for
4th education

Canada

9th

Germany

16th

U.K.

29th

U.S.

94th

4th for
quality of life

Third in the World Prosperity Index

for Personal Freedom (Legatum 2015).
This includes:
Freedom of speech and religion
National tolerance for immigrants
and ethnic and racial minorities

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Shopping

Fourth in the World Prosperity Index for

Overall Quality of Life (Legatum 2015).
This factors in the economy, health,
safety, social capital, education,
opportunities and governance.

For five of the last six years, the United

Nations Human Development Index
report has placed New Zealand first in
the world for Education.

3rd for personal

freedom

Milford Sound

Christchurch

High ratio
of diversity

Parks and recreation

New Zealand is very multicultural:

New Zealand European 74%
Maori 14.9%
Pacific Islander 7.4%
Asian and others 11.8%
(Statistics New Zealand, 2013 Census)

City Centre

Activity on campus

Akaroa image from Christchurch

and Canterbury Tourism
Christchurch photos courtesy
of www.christchurchnz.com
and Jo OBrien

Akaroa

Sumner Beach

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Why
Christchurch?
There is a real buzz about Christchurch. Christchurch is New Zealands second
largest city and its your gateway to our world famous great outdoors. Inside the city,
there is an estimated $US30 billion to be spent in the region over the next five to eight
years. The city is building a state of the art future, driven by safety, community and
connectivity. Christchurch is the place to be.
Christchurch is not only one of the most beautiful cities
in the world and best located but also one of the most
exciting places to be right now. It is reinventing itself
every day. But we cant do this alone. Christchurchs
economic growth has left gaps in the labour market and
created new opportunities for budding entrepreneurs
we need highly talented people to help redefine the future
of this region. I am proud to be a part of this time in our
history as the citys Mayor and hope that you can join us
and be a part of the changing landscape of our city.
Lianne Dalziel
Mayor of Christchurch

A few more reasons

Dynamic
local
economy

U.S.
2.4%

U.K.
2.7%

Australia
2.7%

4.2%

Christchurch has a strong local

economy with GDP of 3.5% vs the
national average of 3.1% vs US/UK/
Australia (Legatum 2014).

Strong
labour
market
Christchurch has a strong
labour market with only 3.6%
unemployment vs the national
average of 5.7% (Legatum 2014).

High value
job market
Across Australasia, Canterbury has
the highest proportion of employees
working in the high value sectors
Manufacturing, Telecommunications,
Professional Services, Production
Agriculture, Health and IT.

Unemployment
Rate

Sunshine Coast
6.7%

Sydney
5.3%

Cost of
living
Christchurch is ranked in the
Top 50 cities worldwide for best
urban destination for international
students based on its affordability,
student mix, and desirability.

Auckland
5.7%

Hamilton
6.1%

Newcastle
8.9%

Wellington
5.7%

Brisbane
6.0%

Melbourne
6.6%

Christchurch

3.6%

Employees in high value sectors

37.5%

Christchurch
Auckland

34.8%

Newcastle

32.1%

Wollongong

30.1%

Greater Hobart

28.5%

Sunshine Coast

28.1%

Gold Coast
Cost of living
Sydney
$115

27.0%

Hamilton
$105

Newcastle
$104
Christchurch

Melbourne
$109
In New Zealand dollars
Source: Expatistan

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Christchurch

N.Z.
3.2%

Brisbane
$109

$100

Auckland
$103

Thriving
innovation
ecosystem

6th in the
Top 10 Cities
in the world

New Zealands
2nd largest
city

Including: Christchurch Innovation

Precinct under construction, Green
House Innovation Hub, a planned new
Information and Communications
Technology Graduate School, Food
South a food innovation centre.

Ranked 6th in Lonely Planets Best

in Travel 2013: Top 10 Cities. Ranked
2nd in New York Times 52 Places to
Go in 2014.

Christchurch is New Zealands

2nd largest city in New Zealand and
the largest city in the South Island.

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At UC you will have

3 life-changing experiences
Learn.
Youll get a
world class
education.
Live.
Youll enjoy
a balanced
lifestyle while
you study.
Thrive.
Youll be
highly
employable
and globally
connected.

UC offers international
students 7 key benefits.
World Class
Academic Quality
At UC you have world class academic
credentials and facilities.

Engaged Learning
UC provides an active and varied
learning environment. Our teaching staff
take a deep interest in you, recognise you
individually, and encourage interaction.

Pathways
We have a unique set of programmes
specifically designed to fast-track
you into study.

Balanced Lifestyle
UC is the only fully purpose-built,
self-contained residential university
campus in the country. The campus is
located just 5km from the city centre.

Diversity
UC embraces diversity. Our vibrant
campus makes it easier for you to
meet people, make friends and
establish networks.

Employability
We have internships, work placement,
industry and community connections
in place to help you find work, in
New Zealand and abroad.

Immigration
Studying at UC could lead you to
permanent residency and a new life.

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World class
academic quality
UC has definitely
lived up to its
excellent reputation.
You learn to study
independently and
theres so much
diversity.
Zhang
International
Student (China)

world
class

At UC, you will experience an innovative, world

class academic quality and learning environment.
Your degree will say a lot about you.
UC Alumni are sought after both within New Zealand
and abroad. There is prestige, ground breaking
thinking and state-of-the-art facilities to help you
achieve your true potential.

QS Ratings
Top 3%
worldwide
UC is ranked in the top 3%
of universities worldwide.

Top 1%
worldwide for
engineering
UC is in the top 1% in the world for Civil and
Structural Engineering - and has 19 subjects
ranked in the worlds top 200. (QS World
University Rankings by subject 2015).

19 programmes within
the top 200 rankings
Zhangs story
Zhang is in the final year of his Masters
in Construction Management. He was
attracted to UC because of its global
reputation for engineering.
UC Civil Engineering is ranked one of
the best in the world. Its very well known.
The reputation of the programme will
help me get a better job, whether here in
New Zealand or back home in China. Its
a big advantage for my CV.
The mix of academic leadership and
cultural diversity has been a refreshing
experience for Zhang.
In my courses we spend a lot of time
going out to construction sites, where
we learn from project managers. Even

the professors work in the industry. Also,

at UC you get to learn about different
languages and cultures. Compared to
China there is a lot more diversity here.
Ive learned that the world is a much
bigger place than I thought.
With his degree nearly finished,
Zhang now hopes to stay on and work
in Christchurch.
Im excited to be finishing soon.
Construction is booming in Christchurch.
There are lots of job opportunities. I had
only planned to come for one year, but
now I want to stay. This is a place for
adventure and enjoying life!
To hear more of Zhangs story
visit www.canterbury.ac.nz

QS 5-star
rating
1st NZ University to receive the prestigious
QS 5-star rating for internationally
renowned research and teaching.

Extensive
campus
transformation
The university is undergoing an extensive
campus transformation that will deliver
some of the most modern teaching,
learning, research and accommodation
facilities in the southern hemisphere.

John Britten building

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Engaged
Learning

At a glance

UCs active and highly engaging learning style increases your chances of
academic success. Your teachers get to know you, give you individual attention
and challenges. All with one purpose. To see you excel, to see you reach your
true potential and wrestle those big ideas.

Most of my
lecturers have
already published
books. I feel so
honoured to learn
from them.

Internships
and community
engagement
During 2015, UC students engaged in more than
80,000 hours of learning through academic
experiences in community-based settings
around Canterbury, New Zealand and abroad.

Shankari
International
Student (Malaysia)

With critical links to industry, your classroom experience will be

practical, applied and prepare you for your entry into the job market.
Its not teaching without purpose. Its a practical approach to your education
arming you with the skills, knowledge and competencies you will need to thrive in
the world. At UC you are not just a student but a key member of the UC family.

enriched
Shankaris story
Shankari is in her second year studying
Media & Communications. So far
shes been hugely impressed by the
enthusiasm of her lecturers a big
contrast to what she experienced at
home in Malaysia.

collect gifts for the homeless.

Everyone was willing to give so much.
That experience helped me understand
the New Zealand culture. Its very
different to home, and I like that.
UC has lots of ways students can get
involved in the community.

My lecturers here are so welcoming

and friendly. They have such a positive
vibe, which makes studying even more
exciting. And theyre easy to talk to.
They come to us to ask if we need help!
Theyre really passionate about what
they do.

Shankari says UCs balanced lifestyle

has helped her grow as a person.

Shankari has also had a chance to get out

and contribute to the community.

My life here is so well organised. I have

time for my academics and time for my
social life. The independence Ive gained
has been incredible.

World class
international
academics
UCs Erskine Programme attracts up to
75 international academic lecturers each year
like Nobel Prize winners Emeritus Professor
Clive Granger and Professor Bob Grubbs.
Our staff exchange programme brings in
academics from universities around the
world including Oxford and Cambridge.

Leaders of
industry
UCs academic staff includes business,
government and community leaders
who are at the forefront of knowledge
in their fields.

Hands on
experience
At UC you will not just learn the theory but be
given an opportunity to apply this to practice.
Through internships, the use of our extensive
field stations or simply having practitioners
teach in some of our programmes,
UC students get the best of both worlds.
Restricted/Matt Searles/Green Man Creative

To hear more of Shankaris story

visit www.canterbury.ac.nz

At Christmas time I volunteered for the

Salvation Army. I went door-to-door to
Mt John field station
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Thanks to UCIC
I gained confidence
and made strong
friendships with
other international
students. We all
clicked straight away.
Stephanie
International Student
(Malaysia)

connected
Stephanies story
Originally from Malaysia, Stephanie had her heart
set on studying speech therapy at UC. However,
she was missing several key prerequisites for
entry. Stefanie spent four months in the UCIC
programme, gaining the credits she needed and
settling into life in a new country.

Pathways
Your pathway to a UC education could not be easier. You can either come directly
into UC or through one of our pathway partners.
If you need extra support with your English language, then Christchurch College of
English Language (CCEL) provide in-depth programmes to help you gain direct entry
to your chosen university programme without having to take IELTS (International
English Language Testing System). CCEL is also on campus, so you will still be
surrounded by the vibrant campus life.
UC is the only university in New Zealand with a Navitas pathway college on campusUCIC. This gives you an alternative entry point if you do not meet UCs standard entry
requirements or simply if you need extra support during your first year of study.

Paths to success

UCIC helped me in so many ways. The classes

are small so we got to work closely with our
lecturers. We learned practical skills about how
to study and write assignments. And we did lots
of activities off-campus as well. For Biology we
went bird watching. It was fun!
Better yet, I got to meet lots of other
international students. We all clicked straight
away. It helped me feel more comfortable. I still
hang out with the friends I made there.
Following UCIC, Stefanie successfully gained
entry into the Speech and Language Pathology
degree. Now in her first year, Stephanie loves
the energy in class.
My teachers are very outgoing. Theres lots of
discussion, its not the usual boring lecture. My
classmates are very friendly too. If you dont
know something, you just ask!
To hear more of Stephanies story
visit www.canterbury.ac.nz
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Refer to the 2016 International Prospectus pages 16 and 17 for the entry requirements.
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Balanced
Lifestyle

At a glance
Plenty of
space to breathe

You will love the open spaces, the short time it takes to
get from one side of campus to the other, and how easy
it is to get around UC. Everything is within walking
distance. It takes less than ten minutes to walk from
your accommodation to your lecture theatres. Cafs,
restaurants and some of the citys prime entertainment
and night spots are just fifteen minutes away.
So you will spend less time travelling, more time studying.
Who needs the stress of traffic on top of studying?
Srivatsas story
Having worked as a doctor in India,
Srivatsa chose to come to UC to
transform his clinical practice into a
research-based career. A newcomer
to campus, Srivatsa believes UC is the
perfect place to study.

To hear more of Srivatsas story

visit www.canterbury.ac.nz

New Zealand was always my first choice,

because its beautiful! Its not crowded
and the people are warm and welcoming.
The campus is huge with lots of greenery.
Its easy to get around so you spend a lot
less time worrying about getting places
on time.
Srivatsa is delighted to be finding the
perfect balance between life and study.

ease
The timetable they set for you
is in perfect harmony with your
extracurricular activities. You can pursue
your interests and still have time for
study. It makes life that much easier.
Everything is a walk in the park at UC!

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Ive been to
a lot of big
cities around
the world.
Christchurch is
small, friendly
and peaceful.
Its the right
environment
to study in.
Srivatsa
International
Student (South India)

The UC campus is made up of over 146

buildings including lecture theatres, offices,
libraries, accommodation, student study
rooms, and a large gym and sports area. The
campus is spread over 76 hectares of tree-lined
grounds and pathways and is located less than
5km from the centre of Christchurch.

A campus like a
miniature city
UCs campus is like a miniature
city. There are cafs, restaurants,
a bookshop, recreation facilities, a
pharmacy and post shop, a health
centre, an events centre and an art
gallery all on one site.

Stay on
campus
Most of our accommodation options are
within easy walking distance - just 600
metres to campus. These cater for both
young and more mature students, males
and females as well as those with special
dietary requirements.

Close to
the action
Students are close to the open spaces
of Hagley Park and Ilam Gardens, but
still just minutes away from the cafs,
bars and shops of Riccarton and Church
Corner, including the largest shopping
mall in the South Island.

Gateway to
the South Island
Christchurch International Airport
is just 10 minutes away. Experience the
great outdoors - surfing, snowboarding,
mountain biking, tramping, horse
riding, climbing and kayaking are all
within the Canterbury region.

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Diversity
UC embraces diversity. We have over 1800 International
students from 93 different countries on campus.
From as close as our neighbour Australia to as far away
as Finland. Wherever in the world you are coming from,
you wont be alone and with more clubs and societies
than any other New Zealand university, you will find it
easy to meet new people.

vibrant
Overall, the thing
I like most about
UC is the open
mindedness of
the people.
Clelia
International
Student (France)

Clelias story
Based in France, Clelia has come to UC for
a year as part of her degree in commerce.
She loves UCs spacious campus and says
the location of the university is perfect for
exploring the region.
The campus is huge. Theres lots of
space and so much green! You can lay on
the ground, read a book, hang out with
your friends.
There are lots of clubs to join too. I love
getting outdoors so I joined the tramping
and canoeing clubs. UC is great because
its right in the middle of the South
Island. The mountains, lakes and sea

At a glance
Multicultural
There are over 60 nationalities
represented on campus covering all
major continents of the world.

130 clubs
and societies
UC has over 130 clubs and societies, more
than any other New Zealand university.

are all so close by. Its amazing how the

quickly the landscape changes.
Clelia says shes found it easy to make
friends from all over the world.
The mix of cultures is great. Ive met
people from everywhere. I live on
campus and its been so easy to make
friends. The really cool thing about
New Zealand is that everyone talks to
everyone. We are all here to study, to
make friends and have a wonderful year.
Its exactly what I wanted.
To hear more of Clelias story
visit www.canterbury.ac.nz

Top 1% for
internationalisation
As measured by Times Higher Education,
based on: the percentage of international
staff, the percentage of international
students and the proportion of research
that is co-authored with someone from at
least one other country.

50% of academic
staff were
born overseas
This helps them better understand the
needs of international students and allows
them to be better catered for.

UC Clubs Day
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Employability

At a glance

We understand the importance of gaining employment during and after your study.
Therefore UC has internships, work placements, industry and community
connections in place to help you find the job you have been studying so hard for.
Like many UC international graduates, you might decide to stay on after study
and launch your career locally. With the lowest unemployment rate in Australasia,
Christchurch offers graduates good opportunities. As an international graduate,
you can apply for a Post-Study Work Visa for a maximum of 12 months.
You are also allowed to work up to 20 hours a week while studying and work
full time during the semester breaks. This gives you a chance to earn some money
while gaining experience in the Christchurch market.

My internship
helped me
understand the
New Zealand
working
environment.
It gave me a
head start in
getting a job.
Malathi
International Student
(India)

enterprising
Malathis story
Malathi is one of the first students to have
finished the UC Masters in Professional
Accounting programme.

Recent Business graduates

I chose the MPA programme because

UC is so well regarded in India. Unlike
the bachelor degree I did back home,
the MPA offers a global perspective on
accounting. Thats put me at a much
higher level in my career.
A key part of the MPA programme is
completing an accounting internship
with a professional organisation. As
well as offering students hands-on
learning, these internships are often
the first step towards getting a job
upon graduation.

Deloitte Building in Christchurch

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For my internship, UC placed me with

Citycare. I got real world experience
within the comfort of being a student.
The supervisors were helpful and it gave
me a lot of confidence. From there I was
offered two jobs. I accepted a position
with Fulton Hogan, one of the
construction giants in Christchurch.
The structure of the MPA programme
prepared me very well for the role.
The assessments were a mix of
presentations, group assignments,
individual projects and exams, so I
learned all the skills I needed to
succeed in a work environment.
To hear more of Malathis story
visit www.canterbury.ac.nz

3.1%
Australasias lowest
unemployment rate
Sectors with the biggest growth
in employment.

45%

22%

19%

19%

Information,
Media & Telecoms

Rental, Hiring &

Real Estate Services

Construction

Health Care &

Social Assistance

High value
opportunities
Across Australasia, Canterbury has
the highest proportion of employees
working in the high value sectors.
These areas include Manufacturing,
Telecommunications, Professional
Services, Production Agriculture,
Health and IT.

71% Labour
utilisation rate
Christchurch has the highest labour
utilisation rate in New Zealand. With 71%
of the working age population employed
Christchurch offers the best opportunity
to get a job and develop your career.

Work up
to 20 hours
per week
Enrol in full-time programmes of 12
months or more and your student visa
will allow you to work up to 20 hours per
week during the year and full-time over
the summer holidays.
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Xaviers Story
Originally from India, Xavier was
inspired to move to New Zealand because
of the opportunity for work-life balance.
I chose to come here because I wanted
a good lifestyle as well as challenging
career opportunities. So I enrolled in
my Masters of Business Management.
Right from the start the people at UC
helped me with my visa processing and
other documentation. When I decided to
convert my student visa into a work visa
they guided me through that process too.
Now that Ive graduated Im planning
to apply for my New Zealand residency.
Being at UC helped me gain enough
points to qualify. As part of my course I
did an internship with Tait Electronics
which gave me work experience points.
I also have extra points for being a
Masters graduate.
Now employed by the Canterbury
District Health Board as a project
coordinator, Xavier says hes in
Christchurch to stay thanks to UC.
Coming to New Zealand was the right
decision. I loved my experience at UC.
I have friends, and I can go on adventures
as well as pursue an exciting career. Im
very happy that Im here.
To hear more of Xaviers Story
visit www.canterbury.ac.nz

Immigration
Many UC graduates find themselves wanting to stay
in New Zealand- whether it is for the better career
opportunities, the great outdoors, or the desire for a
relaxed Kiwi lifestyle. Amazingly, almost half of UC
students decide to stay on and make New Zealand their
new home after their studies. By being a graduate from
UC and getting a job in Christchurch, you will earn an
extra 30 points towards your residency. When you do
find a job, you can apply for a further visa for up to three
years under the Study and Work category.

Permanent
residency
Almost half of international students future
plans involved staying in New Zealand after
their current programme of study.

Whatever journey you decide to take, you will leave

UC with a world class qualification, lifetime memories
and lasting friendships.

They helped me
transition to New
Zealand from
another culture,
step-by-step.

thrive
Xavier
International
Student (India)

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At a glance

Earn 30 extra
visa points
Employment post-graduation in
Canterbury will earn you 30 extra visa
points towards permanent residency.

Easy visa
applications
77% of international students in
New Zealand considered ease of getting a
visa to study in this country as important
10% above the global average.

Tourism
Tourism is New Zealands third
largest export with over 230,000
visitors last year.
Port Hills Productions Ltd

China Southern now fly direct to Christchurch

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University of
Canterbury

College of Business and Law

Comprising of the School of Business and
Economics, and the School of Law, the
College of Business and Law is committed to
offering students the opportunity to gain
internationally recognised qualifications
with courses underpinned by leading-edge
research in a vibrant learning environment.

The University of Canterbury is a full research and teaching university that offers
over 190 different programmes at the foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate and
Doctoral level. Many programmes offer the option of graduating with a number of
majors as well as the possibility of having a minor within a different subject area.
UC has 19 subjects ranked in the QS top 200.
The university consists of five individual colleges:
Arts, Business and Law, Education, Health and Human Development,
Engineering, and Science.
Each College has programmes ranked in the QS top 150. Within the Colleges is a dedicated
team of academic and general staff. They will help support the developmental needs of each
student to engage in scholarly research, both domestically and internationally.
As an international student, you will get the full benefit of a world class teaching and
research environment, have an opportunity to engage with over 14,000 other domestic
and international students, go on an exchange to other countries, and develop a career
that is truly exceptional.

College of Arts
The College of Arts presents an
academically vibrant and culturally
diverse environment. With a number
of critical research centres and over
40 disciplines spanning the humanities,
social science, languages and creative
arts. UC Arts is the place to broaden
your perspective and gain an
outstanding education.

For more info see pages 27 & 43 of the

International Prospectus 2016

For more info see page 23 of the

International Prospectus 2016

The College is best known for:

QS Rankings
Accounting and Finance top 100
Computer Science and Information
Systems top 200
Law top 100
B
 eing the custodian of New Zealands
oldest Bachelor of Commerce degree
C
 ritical accreditations from the
Association to Advance Collegiate School
of Business (AACSB) and the Association
of MBAs (AMBA).
D
 istinguished alumni including
New Zealands current Prime Minister,
RT Hon John Key.
I nternships and industry
based projects
Home to the Centre for Entrepreneurship

College of Education, Health and Human Development

For more info see pages 31 & 41 of the

International Prospectus 2016

The College of Education, Health and

Human Development has been operating
for over 135 years and offers well-established
and well-respected programmes in teacher
education, health sciences and sports
coaching. Through a combination of
classroom, on-line and work integrated
learning environments, the College is able
to cater to a variety of learning styles.

The College is best known for:

The College is best known for:
English Language and Literature
programme ranked in the QS top 150
Linguistics programme ranked
in the QS top 150
Internships and social
entrepreneurship opportunities
Fine Arts, Music and Social Work
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E
 ducation programme ranked
in the QS top 100
Literacy education
T
 eaching languages
(e.g., Dyslexia intervention and TESOL)
Sports Coaching
On-line programmes
Industry internships and engagement
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College of Engineering

For more info see page 34 of the

International Prospectus 2016

The College of Engineering offers

professional qualifications in Engineering
and Forestry. The School of Mathematics
& Statistics and the Department of
Computer Science & Software
Engineering are also included in the
College of Engineering due to their close
interactions in teaching and research.
Therefore, the College of Engineering
truly focuses on all things that are
innovative and cutting edge.

High interest programmes

for 2016/17
While UC has over 190 programmes across the five Colleges, below is a list of just a
snapshot of some of the high interest programmes to the international market.*

The College is best known for:

Civil and Construction
programmes Q
 S Ranked 49

Undergraduate
degrees

Graduate certificates
and diplomas

Masters

Signatory member of the

Washinton Accord

Bachelor of Arts

Graduate Certificate in
Sport Coaching

Master of Business
Information Systems

World class alumni

B
 achelor of Engineering
with Honours

Graduate Diploma in Accounting

and Information Systems

Master of Business Management

Accredited by the Institute of

Professional Engineers New Zealand
(IPENZ)

Bachelor of Commerce

High-tech facilities

B
 achelor of Teaching and Learning
Early Childhood, Primary

W
 orld acclaimed lecturing
and research staff

Bachelor of Science

Advanced labs and field stations

B
 achelor of Speech and Language
Pathology with Honours

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Master of Education
Master of Engineering
Master of Engineering in
Fire Engineering
Master of Engineering in Management

Postgraduate Diploma in Business

Information Systems

Master of Hazard and

Disaster Management

QS Rankings
Geography and
Area Studies top 100
Statistics and Operational
Research top 150

Postgraduate Diploma in Geographic

Information Science

Master of Health Sciences

Four unique field stations as well as

research facilities in Antarctica and
in the Nigerian rain forest

Postgraduate Diploma in Science

College of Science

The College has a very broad research

base including: Spectroscopy Applied
to Trace Analysis (SIFT), NZs unique
ecology, the human geography of
exposure to environmental chemicals,
protein biochemistry, molecular
biology, volcanology, the neurochemistry
of psychological processes, bioactive
compounds from marine fauna,
Antarctica, and food chemistry
and toxicology.

Graduate Diploma in Teaching

and Learning Early Childhood,
Primary, Secondary

Master of Commerce

Postgraduate
certificates and
diplomas

Bachelor of Sport Coaching

The College of Science comprises

of the School of Biological Sciences,
the departments of Chemistry,
Communication Disorders, Geography,
Geological Sciences, Physics and
Astronomy, Psychology, the Waterways
Centre for Freshwater Management
and the Gateway Antarctica
Research Centre.

Graduate Diploma in Management

Master of Audiology

For more info see page 47 of the

International Prospectus 2016

The College is best known for:

Operating the countrys leading

astronomical observatory at
Mount John
Cutting-edge laboratories
Home to the Biomolecular
Interactions Institute (BIC),
Nanostructure Engineering Science
and Technology group (NEST)
Staffed with some of the southern
hemispheres leading research
scientists

Certificate in Sports Coaching

Postgraduate Diploma in
Health Sciences

Master of Engineering in
Transportation
Master of Engineering Studies

Master of Human Interface

Technology
Master of Professional Accounting
Master of Speech and
Language Pathology

PhD
UC offers a full range of PhDs.

* Refer to the UC 2016

International Prospectus for
a detailed list of all the
programmes offered at UC.

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