Degree study preparation
I studied in New Zealand
- I am a domestic student, and I want to prepare myself for degree level study
Domestic students who do not meet the requirements for University Entrance may be eligible for the Certificate in University Preparation (CUP). - I am an international student, and I want to prepare myself for degree level study
International students who do not meet the requirements for University Entrance may be eligible for the Certificate in Foundation Studies. - I am not sure if I am a domestic student or an international student
For more information, please see the Definition of International and Domestic student page. - I am not sure what to do to prepare myself for degree level study
Please send an email to the admissions team admission@canterbury.ac.nz or see our Contacts page for further information about getting in touch with us.
I studied outside New Zealand
- I want to improve my English before I start my academic studies
Our English language courses are designed to provide you with the specific language and study skills you will need to succeed in academic study. For more information, including how to apply, please see the English Language website. - I meet the university’s academic requirements for degree entry,
but don’t meet the university’s English language requirements.
How can I meet the English language requirements to begin a degree?
The Certificate in English for Tertiary Studies programme may enable you to meet the English language entry requirements. For more information, including how to apply, Please see the Certificate in English for Tertiary Studies website. - I meet the University’s English language requirements to begin a degree,
but not the academic requirements. How can I meet the university’s academic requirements to begin a degree?
You may be eligible for the Certificate in Foundation Studies. For more information, including how to apply, please see the Foundation Studies information page. - I don’t meet the University’s English academic or English language requirements
to begin a degree. What can I do?
You may be eligible for the Certificate in Foundation Studies, and you may need to do further English language study before Foundation Studies. Please apply for Foundation Studies, and we’ll let you know what your options are. For more information, including how to apply, please see the Foundation Studies information page. - I don’t know where to find the information I need
Please send an email to the admissions team admission@canterbury.ac.nz or see our Contacts page for further information about getting in touch with us. - I want to find out about the University’s English language requirements
To study at the University of Canterbury you must be proficient in English. Please see our English language requirements page for more information - I want to find out about the University’s academic requirements for beginning a degree
To start a degree at the University of Canterbury, you must meet our degree entry requirements. Please see our entry requirements page for more information.. - I am a domestic student, and I want to prepare myself for degree level study
Domestic students who do not meet the requirements for University Entrance may be eligible for the Certificate in University Preparation (CUP). For more information, including how to apply, please see the CUP information page. - I am not sure if I am a domestic student or an international student
For more information, please see the Definition of International and Domestic student page. - I am not sure what to do to prepare myself for degree level study
Please send an email to the admissions team admission@canterbury.ac.nz or see our Contacts page for further information about getting in touch with us.