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University of Canterbury

Christchurch

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New Zealand
Founded in 1873, the University of Canterbury (UC) is the oldest university in New Zealand and has a well-deserved reputation for being one of the top Universities in the country. UC is renowned for its research-led degree courses, spanning a wide range of disciplines from engineering to business. It stands apart from other regional universities in New Zealand for its range of courses, state-of-the-art facilities, and alumni network.

Overall Score: 

53.02

We grade on a curve: 

60% and up = A
50 to 60% = B
40-50% = C

University of Canterbury for international students

Example Tuition for 1 Year ($)

21864

Total Years to Degree

3

Total Tuition Cost ($)

65592

Location

Christchurch is a city of approximately 375,400 people located on the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island. It has an international airport and other transportation hubs, making it easy for travellers to get around the region. One of the highlights of Christchurch is the small army of ‘garden gnomes’ that line the Avon River in the heart of the city.

Overall Scores

Academics

66.93

Happiness

77.43

Costs

14.7

Overall Grade

53.02

1. Academics

Rank:

700

This is the university’s academic ranking among the world’s universities with at least one English-taught program and a student body with 6% or more international students.

Teacher/Student Ratio:

18.4

This is how many faculty you’ll find for every student (less is better). 

Number of English Taught Programs:

97

This is the number of English-taught undergraduate degree programs you can take. 

Total Academic Score:

66.93

If academics was an exam, how would this university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

2. Happiness

National Happiness Score:

94.5

This is the university’s home country’s happiness scale, from 1 to 100. You’ll enjoy high freedom and healthy, generous neighbors with high trust in their government.

Percent International:

22

How many students come from abroad? This number might mean robust student support for international students.

National English Proficiency:

100

From 1 to 100, how many of your neighbors speak English? How easy will it be to find services in English, like banking or medical care, while you’re abroad? 

Total Happiness Score:

77.43

If happiness was an exam, how would the university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

3. Costs

Cost of Living Percentile:

12.3

How much does it cost to live in this country? On a scale of 0 to 100, countries that score highest have the lowest cost of living. 

Rent Index Percentile:

13

Rent is one of the biggest expenses for students in university abroad. How does this country stack up? Higher scores indicate a happier wallet.

Total Tuition: $

65592

We converted the local currency for the international tuition fees into US dollars (USD). We used the lowest-cost degree.

Total Cost Score:

14.7

If costs were a grade on a test, how would this university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

4. Overall Score:

53.02

We grade on a curve: 60% and up = A
50 to 60% = B
40-50% = C

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