Support and services
Financial support
UC has over a hundred PhD and Master’s scholarships available, in all subjects and disciplines.
Learning Skills Centre
The Learning Skills Centre offers valuable advice and classes that can assist you with writing your proposal, developing knowledge of practical software and overcoming writer’s block.
Library
You should receive an email from your librarian shortly after you have enrolled. Librarians will keep you informed of new titles available and can provide further assistance. Research students have a borrowing quota of 50 items and a 60-day loan period subject to recall. Make sure you check with your department to find out whether they will cover your interloan expenses.
The Library thesis guide portal contains a wide range of useful information for new and current master’s students.
Photocopying/Printing
There are photocopying and printing facilities in the Central Library's Copy Centre. Each department will have a different policy on resources they provide for students. For information on what is available in specific departments contact the department administrator.
University of Canterbury Students’ Association (UCSA)
The UCSA Education Support Office can help you out with advice, support and advocacy for any academic problem you may have while studying at university. The UCSA (email postgrad@ucsa.canterbury.ac.nz) provides information and advice to postgraduate students, as well as academic and social support. Events include the annual Postgraduate Conference, the Postgraduate Ball and a variety of social events, seminars and other activities.
Student Support Team
Our team of Advisors provides advice and support on adjustment and transition, illness/injury, aegrotat applications, disputes, accommodation issues, insurance, immigration, academic issues and any other concerns! We also coordinate a Mentor programme that offers a great way of meeting new people, and learning about the university and what's on offer to help you in your studies. Visit our contact page for Advisor details.