Admissions and Entry

Admissions and Entry

Admission Ad Eundem Statum

This is admission on the basis of

  • non-NCEA or
  • overseas secondary school qualifications (including completion of an overseas school exchange), or
  • prior study at an overseas university or
  • at a non-university tertiary institution in New Zealand or overseas

Education Systems of Study

For many countries, qualifications that meet University entry requirements in that country also meet undergraduate entry requirements in New Zealand but you will need to apply for admission.

If you are an international student who has studied in New Zealand please go to the “N” section.

If you are transferring to the University of Canterbury from another NZ university or tertiary institution please see Transferring international students.

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Country (A-Z) Undergraduate entry requirements Foundation level entry requirements

If you need further information, please contact us.

University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) or International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)

  • Students studying towards an overseas equivalent of a New Zealand University Entrance qualification, e.g. CIE or IB, must ensure that they are eligible for University Entrance.
  • You do not have to apply separately for admission if you have completed IB or CIE in New Zealand. You will need to apply to enrol.
  • If you complete IB or CIE outside New Zealand, you will need to apply for admission.

UC has a Liaison Office on campus in Christchurch as well as Regional Offices - if you need some advice or information, we are here to help you!

University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)

A or AS levels entrance requirement

  • minimum of 120 points on the UCAS Tariff and
  • a minimum grade of D in each of at least three subjects equivalent to those on the approved list.

Literacy requirement

  • Minimum grade of E in any one of AS English Language, AS Literature in English or AS Language & Literature in English.

Numeracy requirement

  • Minimum grade of D in IGCSE Mathematics (or D grade in GCSE Mathematics or E grade in AS Mathematics).
Note: Students with a score of at least 140 points will receive Preferential Entry to UC. Cambridge International Examinations score calculation
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)

The diploma must have been awarded (24 points minimum) for admission at entrance level

  • New Zealand citizens and residents who have taken IB examinations in New Zealand but who have not completed the diploma may apply for Special Admission
  • Students with a score of 26 will receive Preferential Entry to UC
Australian Year 12 (for domestic students)

ATAR: 70; OP 14 or lower. Admission of New Zealand and Australian Students Application form (PDF, 151KB)
Returning secondary school exchange students

If you have achieved at least 72 credits in NCEA Level 2, including a minimum of 14 credits in each of 3 subjects from the approved list, with a further 14 credits at level 2 taken from no more than two additional domains or ‘approved’ subjects on the NZQA framework (above), have achieved the literacy and numeracy standards for university entrance and can provide evidence of having studied overseas, post year 12, for a minimum of 20 weeks on an official exchange programme such as AFS or Rotary, you can apply for Admission Ad Eundem Statum.

A supporting letter from the principal of the school you attended overseas is required. If this is not in English an official translation is required. For more information contact Student Liaison, preferably before you go overseas.

 

How to apply for Admission Ad Eundem?

See How to apply

Admission to a Certificate of Proficiency

If you are not an incoming study abroad student, but intend to study for a period of time (one semester or one year) at the University of Canterbury (UC), and do not intend to complete a UC degree, you may apply for admission to a 'Certificate of Proficiency'

Please see Admission to a Certificate of Proficiency for further details