Study Abroad in NEW ZEALAND
University of Canterbury
 
 


 




About the Program
Established in 1873 by scholars of Oxford and Cambridge, the University of Canterbury is ranked amongst the top 3% of universities in the world. If you are interested in hiking, snow sports, rock-climbing or pretty much anything outdoors, prepare for Canterbury to steal your heart and fill up your Instagram feed.

About Christchurch
Located in Christchurch is the largest city South Island. The city has a thriving artistic and cultural scene and plenty of outdoor sports opportunities. Whether it's going hiking, rock climbing or skiing, or going to a concert or art exhibition, or enjoying live music or the theater, you will love studying there!

Program Benefits

• Participate in the community-based learning opportunity related to the Christchurch earthquakes, providing an easy way to get involved in the community and learn more about earthquake hazards in New Zealand, as well as the various fields that contribute to the response to and mitigation of these hazards
• Gain real-world experience through the internship program, where you will work with community/government/non-profit organizations in Christchurch and gain academic credit
• Ranked among the world's top 250 universities, the University of Canterbury was established in 1873 by scholars of Oxford and Cambridge
• Campus offers numerous amenities, including four libraries, 24-hour computer labs, cafes and restaurants, student health center and recreation center 
• Business students study at an AACSB accredited School of Business and Economics
• Enjoy concerts and performances at Court Theatre or visit Christchurch's city center just 15 minutes away
• Get involved with more than 110 social, cultural and athletic clubs and societies
• Low-cost bike rentals available at the housing complex

• Visit our website for more information about our University of Canterbury program. 
• Contact your IFSA Admissions Counselor at 800.858.0229 or studyabroad@ifsa-butler.org.
• Apply to an IFSA program now!  

Contact Us
6201 Corporate Drive, Suite 200 
Indianapolis, IN 46278
800.858.0229
studyabroad@ifsa-butler.org

Financial Information

This is considered a 3rd Party Provider program. You will continue to pay Butler University tuition for your semester abroad, instead of the tuition cost listed on the provider's website. The Butler University CGE will receive the bill for this program on your behalf, will pay it, and will pass on these expenses in your Butler student account, including Butler tuition (instead of the tuition listed on the program’s page) and any non-tuition charges, like housing, health insurance, etc. Additionally, you will receive 100% of your federal financial aid and 50% of your Butler University institutional aid and scholarships for your semester abroad.

Additional provider fees may include: application fee, housing deposit, health insurance, etc.

**These above-stated policies may be different for tuition remission, tuition exchange, Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program, and petition program students. Please check with Financial Aid for more information.**

Application Instructions

As a Butler University student, you will simultaneously apply directly with the provider for this program by their listed deadline, as well as complete this secondary application with the Center for Global Education (CGE) for your top-choice program. You can start the CGE’s application by clicking "Apply Now" above. Should you apply for/get into another program that you’d prefer, just let the CGE know and they’ll switch your completed application into the correct program.

All pre-decision materials must be completed in this online application system by the deadline listed on this application.