Program Overview

International Student Pathway into the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours

The University of Canterbury (UC) offers an accelerated pathway for high-achieving international students pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours. This programme allows students to gain their BE (Hons) in as little as 3.25 years, resulting in reduced fees and less time away from home.

Programme Structure

The programme consists of the following components:

1. July - August: Remote pre-university self-study in Python programming, with online material provided by UC for COSC131.
2. 1st September - 8th November: On-campus study in Foundations of Engineering (ENGR101) and Introduction to Programming for Engineers (COSC131).
3. 24th November 2025 – 6th February 2026: On-campus study in Engineering Mathematics 1B (EMTH119) and one pre-approved course specific to the chosen discipline of engineering.
4. Full-year on-campus study, corresponding to 200-, 300-, and 400-degree requirements for the chosen discipline.

Entry Requirements

International students must meet the following requirements:

• Cambridge (CIE) A Level: Minimum B grades in Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry.
• International Baccalaureate (IB): At least 6 at HL in Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics, and awarded the diploma.
• Completion of Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 9.2/10.0 in each of the best four subjects and a pass in the National High School Graduation Examination (Kỳ Thi Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thông Quốc Gia).
• American Degree Transfer Program (ADTP): Completion of the two-year Diploma.
• Chinese National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) with a score of 75% or better.
• USA: GPA requirement of 3.8 from their school transcript.
• India: Overall average of 85% in Indian School Certificate (ISC) or All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSC) with a minimum of 60% in English.

Duration

The programme duration is 3.25 years in New Zealand.

Cost

The estimated costs are as follows:

• Fee Estimate for the 0.25 year (based on 2025 rate):
  • Tuition fees: $22,833 (60 points)
  • Student Services levy: $583.20 (60 points)
  • Insurance: $427.50 (one semester)
• Annual Fee Estimate for year BE (Hons) Second-Fourth Years:
  • Tuition fees: $51,900 (per year or per 120 points) - (based on 2026 rate)
  • Student Services Levy: $1,166.40 (per 120 points) - (based on 2025 rate)
  • Insurance: $855 (for one year) - (based on 2025 rate)