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NZD 37150

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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75%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) students gain a professional degree of outstanding quality in four years.

You will deal with real people with real problems as part of the innovative clinical studies programme at UC, honing critical practical skills in the process of helping the community.


What will my study involve?
 

  • UC has a specially designed Moot Court room, regularly used for client interviewing, witness examination, mooting, and negotiation competitions.
  • Get work experience through internships, clinical, and community work opportunities.
  • Many student clubs including LAWSOC, Women in Law, Te P?t?iki M?ori Law Students’ Association, Law for Change, and UC Animal Law Association.
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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Feb 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
      • English 60%

    6 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    50 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    75% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    37150

    Tuition Fee
    (NZD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (NZD)

    20000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
    (NZD)

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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Check program website for more information about funding options.

    Scholarships

    Bursary Awards

    The University of Canterbury has introduced a Bursary Awards to support students in their journey to study at UC. This initiative offers additional financial assistance and is aimed at helping students take the next step toward joining us in the Semester 2, 2025 intake.

    Key details of the Bursary Awards:

    1. Provides a 10% Tuition Fee Discount, capped at NZ$5,000.
    2. Available exclusively to students of Indian nationality commencing studies in Semester 2, 2025 intake.
    3. Eligible students will deduct the scholarship amount directly when paying their tuition fees.
    4. Cannot be combined with any other scholarship awarded by the University of Canterbury.



    International student awards

    UC Business School offers three categories of awards for international students. These awards are applied as a tuition fee reduction. Your eligibility is assessed as part of the application process for eligible programmes. Find out about international student awards.


    UC Business School offers four categories of awards for international students:

    • Dean’s Award
    • South East Asia Award
    • Fast Track Award
    • Partnership Award

    These awards are applied as a tuition fee reduction, with eligibility assessed as part of the application process for eligible programmes. There is no need to submit a separate application.


    Award values

    Program Overview Award Value
    Bachelor of Commerce The award will be continued at the same value beyond the first year in this qualification, if a student achieves a B+ average in the preceding year (for a maximum of two additional years or until the degree is completed, whatever comes first). This means students can receive up to $12,000 over the course of the Bachelor of Commerce degree. $4,000

    Master of Applied Finance and Economics

      $6,000
    Master of Business Administration   $6,000
    Master of Business Information Systems   $6,000
    Master of Business   $6,000
    Master of Professional Accounting   $6,000
    Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)   $4,000
    Postgraduate Diploma in Business   $4,000
    Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration   $4,000
    Postgraduate Diploma in Business Information Systems   $4,000
    Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems and Technology   $4,000
    Master of Commerce (thesis only)   $4,000
    Master of Commerce   $6,000


    Eligibility Criteria - India

    Eligibility for these awards varies depending on a student’s country of citizenship and the country where they completed their qualifying degree.

     

    Dean’s Award

    Enrolling in the Bachelor of Commerce for the first time with:

    • 80% average or better in the Indian School Certificate (ISC) or All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSC).
    • A- average or better in the UCIC Foundation Studies Certificate, or another New Zealand university Foundation Studies programme.
    • B+ average or better in the UCIC UTP programme.
    • 60% average or better from an eligible UC Business School Indian dual degree programme or advanced standing pathway at an elite institution; 65% average or better at a Section 1 institution; 70% average or better at a Section 2 institution; or, 75% average or better at a Section 3 institution.
    • 60% average or better in the NCUK International Year One Business programme.


    Enrolling in an eligible UC Business School postgraduate programme for the first time with:

    • 65%/7.0 average or better in an Indian undergraduate degree at an elite institution.
    • 70%/7.5 average or better in an Indian undergraduate degree at a Section 1 institution.
    • 75%/8.0 average or better in an Indian undergraduate degree at a Section 2 institution.
    • 80%/8.5 average or better in an Indian undergraduate degree at a Section 3 institution.
    • 60% average or better from an eligible UC Business School Indian dual degree programme or advanced standing pathway at an elite institution; 65% average or better at a Section 1 institution; 70% average or better at a Section 2 institution; or, 75% average or better at a Section 3 institution.
    • B+ GPA or better in a UC undergraduate degree or the UC Diploma in Advancing University Studies.
    • A- GPA or better in another New Zealand undergraduate degree.
    • A- equivalent GPA or better in an undergraduate degree from any country.
    • A- score or better in the CCEL EAP 2 programme.



    Fast Track Award
    Students enrolling in the Bachelor of Commerce for the first time, not eligible for a Dean’s Award, who have achieved university entrance at a New Zealand high school in the 12 months prior to their proposed UC commencement date.

     

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