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Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Class Standing: Junior, Senior, Sophomore Program Type: study abroad
GPA Requirement: 3.0 Housing: Flat
Fields of Study: Accounting, Adolescent & Youth Development, Anthropological Linguistics, Anthropology, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Business, Chemistry, Chinese, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Criminal Justice, Eastern Culture Studies, Ecology & Systematics, Economics, Education, English, Environmental Science, Finance, Foreign Languages & Literature, French, General Engineering, General Health Studies, Geography, Geology, German, Greek, History, Human Development & Family Studies, Humanities, Independant Study, Interdisciplinary Design, International Business Administration, International Studies, Japanese, Journalism, Latin, Legal Studies, Management, Marine Science, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematical Statistics, Molecular Biology, Multiculture Studies, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Russian, Science, Service Learning, Social Policy and Administration, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Studio Art, Telecommunication & Film, Theatre, Women's Studies, World Literature
Program Description:
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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.

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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

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Scholarships and financial aid

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

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How to get started

  1. Reach out to our team and program alumni to learn more.

  2. Meet with your study abroad office.

  3. Submit your applications through your university and WorldStrides.

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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."

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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
Spring 2027 10/15/2026 ** 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.