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New Zealand Study Abroad Program at University of Canterbury

About University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand

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Christchurch
17,000
3.0 (4.0 scale)
Semester 1 (Feb-June)
Calendar year (Feb-Nov)
Semester 2 (July-Nov)
Academic year (July-June)
November 1 for semester 1 and calendar year; March 1 for
semester 2 and academic year
http://www.canterbury.ac.nz
Online Course Catalog
Shelby Combs

Click here to download the University of Canterbury program materials in pdf format

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What Canterbury has to offer
• An international reputation for excellent teaching and research
• World-class lecturers
• Five libraries, 24-hour computer labs, five cafes, two pubs, student health center, international student support office and recreation center on campus
• A lively social scene with barbeques, dinners and sports events throughout the year
• Concerts and performances at the Ngaio Marsh and Court Theatres
• More than 110 social, cultural and athletic clubs and societies
• Easy access to Christchurch’s city center just 15 minutes away

Housing
• Furnished student flats in a housing complex within walking distance of the campus
• Each flat has single bedrooms and shared kitchen, living area and bathroom facilities
• Students prepare their own meals
• Flexible meal plans are also available

Academics
• Students can choose from a wide selection of subject areas in arts (humanities and social sciences), business, science, law, engineering, music and forestry
• Courses in the field sciences may include field trips to the “natural laboratory” that surrounds Canterbury
• Students take three or four courses per semester

Top departments
• Commerce
• Music
• Forestry
• Science
• Engineering
• Speech therapy
• Languages

 

 
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