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University of Canterbury International College (UCIC) @Study Group

Christchurch , South Island ,New Zealand

Study Abroad Certificate in Commerce

Program Available at Christchurch Campus

If you want the chance to study in beautiful New Zealand and are looking to diversify your current study plan during a gap semester, then UCIC's Study Abroad program may be for you.

Study Abroad is a one-semester program designed to allow students to improve their English language skills while undertaking three academic subjects and credit their courses to future study at home or in New Zealand.

Students will join a campus that has a vibrant student life, experience New Zealand's culture and breathtaking scenery, and all while gaining that essential overseas academic study experience and learning to become more adaptable and flexible.

Intakes

  • Feb
  • June
  • Oct

Application Processing Time in Days: 10

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

PSW Opportunity

Level 7 (Bachelor’s degree)

  • Duration: Equal to length of study (typically up to 3 years)
  • Requirement: minimum 30 weeks full time study in NZ

Level 7 (Graduate Diploma)
Eligible for PSWV
Conditions:

  • Must also hold a Bachelor’s degree (NZ or overseas)
  • Duration: Up to length of study (typically 1 year)

Level 8 (Postgraduate Diploma)

  • Duration: Equal to length of study, OR
  • Up to 3 years in some cases (if part of higher qualification pathway)

Level 9 and 10 (Master’s degree and Doctoral degree)

  • Duration: 3 years
  • Condition: Must study at least 30 weeks in New Zealand

- Most eligible international students can work up to 25 hours per week during study and full-time during scheduled breaks, only if their student visa includes work rights.

- Foundation, pathway and short courses have different rules.

- Not allowed for part time students.

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
  • Duration: 04 Month  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 10900 NZD
    Average Cost of Living: 20000 NZD /year
    Application Fee: N/A
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