MBA fees and scholarships

Fees

The UC MBA remains competitively priced, and a complete MBA will cost around $43,931 (2026 rates, 180 points and conditions apply). Domestic students can “pay-as-you-learn”, where you pay for each course as you take it, plus your student levy for each year. There are also several scholarships available to students. 

Scholarships

The Gough MBA Leaders Scholarship
Our most prestigious scholarship, the Gough MBA Leaders' Scholarship, supports rising talent undertaking their MBA with the University of Canterbury. Students can gain access to an exclusive leadership programme that will accelerate their growth as a leader and expand their thinking in addition to financial support. Through its founders Ben and Penny Gough, The Gough Family Foundation are committed to growing the capacity of Aotearoa New Zealand’s business leaders.

Graduate Women Canterbury (Inc.) Trust Board Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship is to support female students at the University of Canterbury to complete bachelor’s degrees, bachelor’s with honours degrees, and non-thesis postgraduate study.

Manaaki NZ Scholarships 
Manaaki Scholarships are offered by the New Zealand Government to build future leaders in developing countries. Full scholarships are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate study, depending on your home country.

UC Scholarships
UC offers a range of scholarships every year to help fund our students' study. Some recognise academic excellence and sporting achievements, while others focus on social inclusion and are awarded on the basis of hardship. Search the scholarships available and apply online.