QS Rank:

261

University of Canterbury

Canterbury

New Zealand

Overview

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Ranking

#338

US World and News Report

#261

QS World University Rankings

Class Profile

Eligibility Criteria

At least 3.3 / 4.0 undergraduate GPA is expected.

Accepted fields include .

English Proficiency Tests

IELTS
6.5
TOEFL
90
PTE
58
DUOLINGO
120

Application Requirements

Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

Application Fee: 0

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General LOR
Personal Statement
Degree Certificate
Research Papers/Publications
Resume
Master SOP
Academic LOR

Application Deadlines

	Semester One Deadline	Semester Two Deadline	2027 application round
Fall	Dec 12, 2025	N/A	N/A
Spring	N/A	May 1, 2026	N/A
Winter	N/A	N/A	Oct 1, 2026

Fees and Funding

There is no application fee for UC doctoral programmes; a refundable enrolment deposit of NZD 500 is required at enrolment. Domestic 2026 annual fee estimates per 120 points are NZD 8,570 - NZD 10,321; Student Services Levy for 2026 is NZD 1,236 per 120 points. Estimated minimum total (3-year PhD, domestic, 2026 figures) is approximately NZD 29,418. International students generally pay international tuition fees unless residing in New Zealand or on an approved reciprocal exchange; specific international tuition amounts are not provided in the content.