Scholarships

UC International College Student Scholarship 2025/6

Global Student Awards of 10% towards tuition fees

All international students, who enrol at UCIC in October/2025 and February/2026, for either a Certificate in Foundation Studies or Diploma in University Studies, before the census date of each intake, are eligible to receive this award.
All academically qualified students will receive the award.
The offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, discount, or bursary.
Students in New Zealand must hold a valid visa to study.
This award applies towards the cost of tuition for the first programme of study (first 8 courses); any additional courses or programmes of study will incur fees according to the current tuition fee at the time of enrolling.

Please email admissions@ucic.ac.nz at least 72 hours prior to arrival in Christchurch to secure free airport pick-up. You will need to supply your incoming flight details and address in Christchurch.

Welcome Pack

The Welcome Pack consists of a UCIC-branded backpack with various promotional items and vouchers. The colour and contents of the backpack may vary.

UC International Scholarships

UCIC students are eligible to apply for a range of UC Scholarships at the University of Canterbury. View the full selection of scholarships, eligibility criteria and application processes.

Some noteworthy UC Scholarships for international students:

UC International First-year Scholarship – $15,000 (Tenure: 1 year)

UC College of Engineering International Scholarship – $15,000 per year (Tenure: 1 year)

Applying for scholarships: Application forms are available approximately 8 weeks before applications close.

Disclaimer

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