Tuition fees
Each individual course has a fee based on the degree area and level of the course.
You only pay for the courses you choose to take. There is no flat fee or fee cap at either undergraduate or postgraduate level.
Undergraduate tuition fees – cost per 1.0 EFTS* (2012)
| Degree area | Domestic cost for 1.0 EFTS* ($NZ) |
International cost for 1.0 EFTS* ($NZ) |
| Art Curatorship | $4,977 | $25,600 |
| Arts | $4,954 | $21,500 |
| Bench Science** | $5,743 | $26,800 |
| Business and Economics | $5,243 | $23,100 |
| Communication Disorders | $6,174 | $31,000 |
| Ecology | $6,217 | $31,000 |
| Education (Physical Education), Sport Coaching, Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood and Primary) |
$4,954 | $22,900 |
| Engineering | $6,217 | $35,000 |
| Fine Arts Intermediate (FINT 103) | $5,534 | $25,600 |
| Forestry | $6,217 | $31,000 |
| Information Systems | $5,426 | $25,600 |
| Law | $5,243 | $25,100 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | $4,977 | $25,600 |
| Non Bench Science** | $5,534 | $25,600 |
*EFTS = Equivalent Full-time Student.
**See list of Bench and Non-bench Science subjects.
Postgraduate tuition fees – cost per 1.0 EFTS* (2012)
| Degree area | Domestic ($NZ) | International ($NZ) | PhD*** |
| Arts | $6,008 | $24,400 | $5,500 |
| Business, Accountancy, Finance | $6,262 | $24,600 | $5,861 |
| Communication Disorders, Health Sciences | $6,993 | $31,000 | $6,707 |
| Ecology, Conservation | $6,811 | $31,000 | $6,744 |
| Engineering, Forestry | $7,028 | $31,900 | $6,744 |
| Information Systems | $6,344 | $28,700 | $5,861 |
| Law | $6,262 | $28,400 | $5,861 |
| Mathematics, Statistics, Art Curatorship | $6,307 | $28,700 | $6,126 |
| Music, Fine Arts, Computer Science | $6,518 | $28,700 | $6,126 |
| Science (varies depending on selected major) | $6,518–$6,723 | $28,700–$31,000 | $6,126–$6,337 |
*** International PhD students are eligible to pay tuition fees at the domestic rate provided that they reside in New Zealand and study under a New Zealand visa.
Thesis fees may differ (your actual tuition fee will depend on the mix of courses you take).
Special programmes (2012) - International fees only
| Special programmes | International $NZ (2012) |
| Certificate in Foundation Studies | $19,950 |
| Certificate in English for Tertiary Studies | $13,860 |
| Study Abroad (flat fee per semester) | $11,550 |
| Study abroad (flat fee per year) | $23,100 |
| MBA fee (15-month programme; Additional fees apply) | $46,920 |
| Master of Engineering in Management (MEM) | $31,900 |
| Master of Business Management (MBM) (Additional fees apply) | $39,270 |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Antarctic Studies (including field trip fee (ANTA 603) of $11,700) |
$26,850 |
| ANTA 603 Antarctica Field Work | $12,170 |
| Graduate | |
| Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Primary) (15-month programme) | $32,060 |
| Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Secondary) | $22,900 |
How to find your course fees
Find fees for individual courses on Courses, Subjects and Qualifications website. Course fees are listed at the end of each course occurrence page.
Calculate your total tuition fee by adding up the fees for each of the courses you intend to enrol in.
See also
- Masters and PhD thesis students
- Non-tuition fees and costs
- Payment guidelines and how to pay fees
- Refund policy
Eligibility for domestic fees
International PhD students are eligible to pay tuition fees at the domestic rate provided that they reside in New Zealand and study under a New Zealand visa.
Australian students admitted at any level are permitted to pay the domestic student tuition fee, provided that they study in New Zealand.
Domestic students include Citizens and Permanent Residents of New Zealand, Australia, Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau.
Preparatory programmes fees
- Foundation Studies (Bridging Programmes website)
- Certificate in English for Tertiary Studies (Bridging Programmes website)
- English language programmes (Bridging Programmes website)
In addition to tuition fees there is an administration fee of NZ$100 and a Student Services Levy, to cover the cost of the Canterbury Card, Health levy and other administrative and support services.
Notes:
- The fees quoted are for 2012 and are reviewed annually. Students undertaking a programme of more than one year’s duration should be aware that fees may increase in subsequent years.
- All fees are set and invoiced in New Zealand Dollars. To check current exchange rates, please consult a currency conversion site such as Oanda (University of Canterbury does not guarantee these rates).
- The New Zealand Goods and Services Tax (GST) is included in the fee total.
- Fees quoted are for an average course load. The actual tuition fee to be paid varies depending on the courses selected, and is calculated by adding up the fees for the individual courses taken. To work out what fees you will pay, see the Courses, Subjects & Qualifications webpage or the Guide to Enrolment (PDF, 1.43MB)
- The tuition fee must be paid in full before or at enrolment.
- Some subjects have extra costs associated with them in addition to tuition fees (textbooks, materials, field trips, etc). Thesis publication fees are also additional to the tuition fees quoted.
- International PhD students pay tuition fees at the domestic rate (in 2011, NZ$5400 to NZ$6500 per year, depending on the subject area), provided that the students reside in New Zealand and study under a New Zealand student visa. Please note: this domestic rate applies to enrolment in the PhD thesis only - enrolment in non-PhD courses will be charged at the full international postgraduate rate.
- Please note that an application for admission is not an application for funding. If granted admission, students need to arrange funding to cover tuition fees, living expenses and other costs. An offer of a place is issued for admission purposes and does not imply or guarantee funding for studies.
- Many graduate diplomas attract an undergraduate rather than a postgraduate fee. Please enquire for details.
- Enrolment and Fees Policies and Regulations (including refund policies). The University reserves the right to change these published fees before enrolment to reflect any changes in Government or University Council Policy.