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

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Spring	2026	10/01/2025 **	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
Academic Year	2026-2027	03/01/2026 **	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
Fall	2026	03/01/2026 **	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.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
GPA:	2.8	Housing Option:	Apartment
Academic Standing:	Junior, Senior, Sophomore	Areas of Study:	Accounting, Anthropology, Art, Asian Studies, Biology, Botany, Business, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Chinese, Communication, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Criminal Justice, Culture, Eastern European Studies, Ecology, Economics, Education, Engineering, English, Environmental Science, European Studies, Film, Finance, Foreign Language, French, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Geography, Geology, German, Health & Human Services, History, Humanities, Independent Study, Interdisciplinary Design, International Relations, International Studies, Italian, Japanese, Journalism, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Maori Studies, Marine & Aquatic Sciences, Marketing, Mass Communications, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Public Health, Religious Studies, Russian, Sciences, Service Learning, Social Policy & Administration, Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work, Spanish, Statistics, Theatre & Film
Program Type:	BGSU Affiliate Program

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!