University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand · QS World Rank #261
Living cost in New Zealand: NZD 20,000/yr official source
English requirements
What this university states for taught postgraduate entry, across every test it accepts. Individual programmes can ask for more — the table below shows a programme's own score where we have verified it.
| Test | Overall | Min per section |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 | 6 |
| TOEFL(0-120 scale) | 90 | 19 |
| PTE | 58 | 50 |
| Cambridge | 176 | 169 |
'Postgraduate Level 1' English requirement (the standard taught-PG tier); higher levels apply to some programmes. Duolingo is not listed on this page · official source
Verified programmes (3)
Master's programmes at this university that we have verified against its official pages — the field each maps to, and a direct link to the official course page.
| Programme | Field | Length | Tuition (intl) | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Disaster Risk and Resilience | Disaster Risk Management | 12 moIntake: Feb, Jul | NZD 65,100 total | See official page |
| Master of International Relations and Diplomacy | Global Governance, Peace and Conflict Studies | 12 moIntake: Feb, Jul | NZD 51,000 total | See official page |
| Master of Policy and Governance | Public Policy, Urban Governance | 12 moIntake: Feb, Jul | NZD 51,000 total | See official page |
Scholarships that fund study here
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What master's programmes does University of Canterbury offer?
We have verified 3 master's programmes at University of Canterbury against its official pages, concentrated in Disaster Risk Management, Global Governance, Peace and Conflict Studies, Public Policy, Urban Governance.
How much is international tuition at University of Canterbury?
Across the programmes we verified, international tuition is about NZD 51,000–65,100. It varies by programme — confirm on the official course page.
What IELTS score does University of Canterbury require?
University of Canterbury's university-wide minimum for taught master's entry is IELTS 6.5 (TOEFL and others also accepted). Individual programmes can require more.
How much does it cost to live in New Zealand as a student?
Student living costs in New Zealand are around NZD 20,000/yr (official source).
Are there scholarships to study at University of Canterbury?
Yes. Scholarships that fund study in New Zealand include: Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship, University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship.
Programme names and tuition are verified against official pages and dated in our database; nothing here is a paid placement. Confirm current details on the official course page before applying.