UC Transition

UC International College (UCIC) provides international students a pathway to a degree at the University of Canterbury (UC). UCIC's programmes and approach to teaching will offer students the opportunity to be fully prepared for university studies and have a smooth transition to UC.

Successful completion of the Foundation Studies Certificate leads into the first year of the bachelor degree programmes at the University of Canterbury. Successful completion of the University Transfer Programmes (UTPs) in Engineering, Commerce and Science, students will pathway into the second year of the bachelor degree programmes at the University of Canterbury.

There are specific academic guidelines that students must meet to in order transfer to the University of Canterbury. Information sessions on transferring to the University of Canterbury are held at UCIC each semester. Dates, times and venues are posted to the Student Portal.