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Locations: Christchurch, New Zealand
Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: WorldStrides
Dates / Deadlines

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Class Status:	2 - sophomore, 3 - junior, 4 - senior	Housing Options:	Apartment (shared)
Area of Study:	Accounting, Anthropology, Art History, Biochemistry, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Child Development, Communications, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Criminal Justice, Dramatic Arts, Ecology, Economics, Education, Engineering, English, Film Studies, Finance, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages, French, Gender Studies, Geography, Geology, German, Greek, Health and Human Sciences, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, International Business, International Studies, Internship Cooperative Education, Italian, Japanese, Journalism, Latin, Law, Literature, Management, Marine Sciences, Marketing, Mathematics, Music Education, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Pre-med, Psychology, Religion, Russian, Sciences, Service Learning, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish	Program Type:	Study Abroad

Program Description:

Semester at University of Canterbury

Located in Christchurch, the University of Canterbury is the country's second oldest university and is highly regarded for its excellence in teaching and research.

Student snorkeling above great barrier reef

Program highlights

Choose from a wide range of academic disciplines, with particular strengths in civil engineering, education, accounting, history, and more
Participate in hands-on learning through field-based science courses and experience-based opportunities such as service learning and entrepreneurship
Gain professional experience with a for-credit internship alongside your academic coursework
Access unique research and field facilities across the South Island, including Antarctic studies centers, freshwater labs, and UC's astronomical observatory at Mt. John
From the dramatic peaks of the Southern Alps to the serene fjords of Fiordland, your semester abroad blends academic rigor with outdoor adventure

Discover Christchurch

Scholarships and financial aid

Each year we award more than $1 million in need- and merit-based scholarships.

Learn more

How to get started

Reach out to our team and program alumni to learn more.
Meet with your study abroad office.
Submit your applications through your university and WorldStrides.

Meet Elizabeth P.

"I had the time of my life studying abroad in Christchurch. If you love the outdoors, it is the place for you. You can ski and surf in the same day, everyone around you also loves the outdoors, and the clubs to join are amazing. Highly recommend studying at the University of Canterbury."

worldstrides.com/study-abroad

WorldStrides has helped students have life-changing experiences abroad for over 40 years. Now it's your turn! Formerly known as International Studies Abroad (ISA) and The Education Abroad Network (TEAN), WorldStrides provides high-quality semester, summer, and year-long study abroad programs, internships, research, and experiential-learning opportunities with full-service support from expert staff located around the world. We even offer scholarships, grants and discounts to make going abroad a reality for all students. Let us help you get started. Our team is ready when you are!

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Fall	2026	03/15/2026 **	Rolling Admission	07/03/2026	11/09/2026
Academic Year	2026	05/08/2026 **	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.