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Pre-Master One Semester Program, Pathway to Master of Applied Data Science
University of Canterbury, New Zealand
NZD 16400
Annual Tuition Fee
Free
Application Fee
22 months
Duration
6
IELTS
70%
Min GPA
Program Overview
Pre-Master’s One Semester Programme
The Pre-master’s one semester programme at the University of Canterbury provides an accelerated pathway into postgraduate study for international students who hold a bachelor’s degree but do not meet master's entry requirements. Upon completion of the pre-master’s programme, you will be guaranteed entry to a range of master’s degrees across Business, Engineering, Science, Health, Education, and Arts disciplines.
The pathway comprises one semester of coursework that prepares you generally for postgraduate study at UC, including courses that develop skills and knowledge in cultural and bicultural awareness, communication, critical thinking, and data analysis.
UC's Pre-master’s one semester programme is delivered exclusively by our dedicated on-campus UC International College (UCIC).
Completing the Pre-master’s one semester programme guarantees entry to your master’s degree programme at UC.
Pathway to: Master of Applied Data Science
Data science is a new profession emerging along with the exponential growth in size and availability of 'big data'. A data scientist provides insight into future trends from looking at past and current data. Data science is an essential skillset in a world where everything from education to commerce, communication to transport, involves large-scale data collection and digitalisation.
This conversion Master's is designed to accommodate students from a range of backgrounds (not just those with Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science majors), who want to enhance or build their data science capabilities and combine these with the skills and knowledge they bring from their previous studies. So long as you are data-hungry and industry-aware; this degree can add to your employability and career prospects.
Additional Information
Program Level Postgraduate Pathway
College/University Processing Time 30 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV)
General Admission Requirement
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To enter the pre-master’s one-semester program, you must hold a bachelor's degree.
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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
16400
Tuition Fee
(NZD)
Free
Application Fee
(NZD)
20000 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(NZD)
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
| Scholarship | UC International First Year Scholarship (Offshore and UCIC - International Application Round - October) | UC Engineering International Scholarship | University of Canterbury India High Achievers Scholarship |
| Award Value | $15,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 - $10,000 towards fees |
| Brief Description | This scholarship recognizes and supports top-achieving international students who have completed their university-entrance qualification overseas or via UCIC and will be commencing an undergraduate degree program at the University of Canterbury. | This scholarship recognizes top international scholars and supports them in studying towards an undergraduate engineering degree at Te Whare W?nanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury in ?tautahi Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand. | This scholarship recognizes and supports international students with strong academic abilities from India who are beginning their educational journey in New Zealand at Te Whare W?nanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury. |
| Value/Benefits | Financial assistance with tuition fees, at a value of $15,000 | Financial assistance with tuition fees at a value of $10,000 |
Undergraduate: Contribution to tuition fees of $5,000 paid in the first year of study. |
| Level of Study during Tenure | Incoming First-Year Undergraduate | Incoming First-Year Undergraduate | Undergraduate, Postgraduate |
| Closing Date | 11:59 pm (NZT) 31 October (Applications open approximately 8 weeks before this date) | 11:59 pm (NZT) 31 October (Applications open approximately 8 weeks before this date) | 24 October 2025 (Semester 1 2026 start) and 30 April 2026 (Semester 2 2026 start) |
| Tenure | One year | One year | One year |
| Number Available Annually | Up to 7, across two application rounds (April and October) | 35 (across three application rounds) | Varies |
| Applicable Enrolment During Tenure | The scholarship is tenable during full-time enrolment in a first year of a programme for an undergraduate degree at the University of Canterbury | The scholarship is tenable during full-time enrolment in a first year of a programme for a BE(Hons) degree (please see "Special Requirements" below for restrictions) | Full-time study in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree programme at the University. |
| Citizenship/Residency Requirements | Must be a full-fee paying international student. May not be a citizen of New Zealand or Australia, hold a New Zealand residence class visa, or be a Permanent Resident of Australia | Recipients must be full-fee-paying international students. Applicants may NOT be:
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Applicants must be:
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| Application Information | If, during the tenure of a scholarship, a recipient’s immigration status changes so that they are no longer a full-fee-paying international student and thereby obtain a partial refund of academic fees from the university, the scholarship is withdrawn, and any scholarship money paid since the status change was recorded at the University is refunded to the university. | Applicants cannot be current or former students in a programme for a BE (Hons) degree at the University | |
| Special Eligibility Requirements |
Applicants must be completing, or have completed, on or after 1 January of the year before the year of application, a university entrance-level qualification that permits entry into a University of Canterbury undergraduate degree program (please refer to the regulations for more details). Applicants, by the closing date for the round in which they are applying, must have applied for admission to the university. The scholarship is not tenable by students who have already undertaken partial study in an undergraduate degree program at a New Zealand tertiary institution. Selection will be based on:
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International Deans Awards for 2026
We are now offering Deans Awards scholarships to students who meet academic merit standards for study in 2026.
- Undergraduate: $4,000
- Postgraduate: $8,000
Students do not need to submit an application for a Dean's Award, as they will automatically be assessed at the time of application.
If students are eligible, they will be sent a Dean's Award offer along with their Offer of Place. Students who have already been sent an Offer of Place for 2026 study should have received a Deans Award offer.
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