Apply for transition programmes

Submit your application online with UCIC. You need to know which programme you want to study, and which date you want to start.

You also need to have electronic copies of your academic transcripts, which you will need to attach to your online application.

You will pay your fees directly to UCIC.

More information

UCIC
Phone +64 3 260 4300 or 0800 824 269 (0800 UCICNZ) - NZ only
Email info@ucic.ac.nz

Location
20 Kirkwood Avenue
Ilam
Christchurch

Postal Address
UC International College
University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand

Submit your application online with UCIC. You need to know which programme you want to study, and which date you want to start.

You also need to have electronic copies of your academic transcripts, which you will need to attach to your online application.

You will pay your fees directly to UCIC.

More information

UCIC
Phone +64 3 260 4300 or 0800 824 269 (0800 UCICNZ) - NZ only
Email info@ucic.ac.nz

Location
20 Kirkwood Avenue
Ilam
Christchurch

Postal Address
UC International College
University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand

Follow the instructions to apply for the English for Academic Purposes pathway.

You will pay your fees directly to CCEL College of English.

More information

CCEL
Phone +64 3 343 3790
Online enquiry www.ccel.co.nz/contact/

Location
University of Canterbury Campus, Solway Avenue, Ilam, Christchurch 

Postal address
CCEL Christchurch
PO Box 31212
Christchurch 8444
New Zealand 

Apply to enrol online now with myUC, UC's student online portal, available to anyone anywhere.

You will pay your fees to UC once your application has been approved. For more details on this process see pay your fees.

More information

Student Transitions and Engagement
Phone +64 3 369 3337
Email transitions@canterbury.ac.nz

Location
Level 2, Forestry Building

Summer 2023
2 January to 12 February 2023

How to enrol

You can enrol by calling the Contact Centre on +64 3 369 3999 or Freephone: 0800 VARSITY (0800 827 748 – within New Zealand only)

Qualification

2022 Certificate of Proficiency Preparatory (COP PREP)

Headstart information

For course options, enrolment and fee information, please refer to the Headstart web page.

Further information

For more information, contact Tauwhiro Ākonga | Student Transitions and Engagement team:

Tauwhiro Ākonga | Student Transitions and Engagement
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand
Phone +64 3 369 3337
Email transitions@canterbury.ac.nz

For assistance with planning your Headstart course of study, contact the Programme Coordinator:

Gareth Morgan
Email: gareth.morgan@canterbury.ac.nz

UC STAR Coordinator

Sarah Saywell

Phone:  +64 3 369 1884

Email:   star@canterbury.ac.nz

In person:   Te Pātaka, Puaka-James Hight building

More information

The STAR Programme webpage has further information about the programme, including entry requirements, course list, timetables, fees and contact details.