UC Global Competence Development Programme

“You cannot just have wonderful classes lectured by those esteemed teachers and professors from the university, but we can also have a great time enjoying those beautiful sceneries and wonderful activities.”

“My engagement in UC’s summer programme has opened my eyes to the uniqueness of New Zealand and UC’s supportive, student-focused education. I was also impressed by the thoughtful integration of Māori culture and the strong encouragement for personal growth. Motivated by this, I returned to complete my Master and later volunteered for the summer programme in January 2024. I’m now working at CCEL and continue to enjoy being part of the UC community.”

“My undergrad school in Shanghai has strong ties with UC, so I went on the short course programme. I really fell in love with both UC and Christchurch. New Zealand has a lot of beautiful, wonderful natural scenery. New Zealand is an inclusive nation that shows great respect towards the indigenous people and those from foreign cultures. It’s another reason why I chose New Zealand over other countries.”