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Master of Civil Engineering
University of Canterbury, New Zealand
NZD 49900
Annual Tuition Fee
Free
Application Fee
12 months
Duration
6.5
IELTS
90
TOEFL
70%
Min GPA
Program Overview
The Master of Civil Engineering (MCivilEng) is a taught postgraduate program that enhances an engineer’s knowledge and skills, improving their prospects for career progression. Acquiring advanced knowledge in Civil Engineering through the Master of Civil Engineering aims to produce graduates who:
- Have developed advanced knowledge and skills relevant to their future careers in a research or professional environment
- Have developed mastery of topics relevant to design, analysis, and management of civil infrastructure systems, so that they can provide leadership in a professional context and engage effectively with future research opportunities
- Apply independent thinking and advanced knowledge and skills to the development and remediation of civil infrastructure systems
- Engage effectively and confidently in a variety of academic and professional settings
- Provide expertise to support high-level decision making processes
- Have the interpersonal skills needed to be ready for the workplace, with the attributes listed on the UC graduate profile.
The programme requires students to successfully complete courses for a total of 120 points. This typically involves taking eight 15-point courses, four per semester. However, there are options for part-time study as well as distance learning.
The MCivilEng can be awarded unendorsed, or endorsed in:
- Construction Management
- Earthquake Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Renewable Energy
- Structural Engineering
- Structural Fire Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- Water Engineering
Additional Information
Program Level Master's Degree
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 be accepted into this program, applicants must have 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
49900
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
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:
- Provides a 10% Tuition Fee Discount, capped at NZ$5,000.
- Available exclusively to students of Indian nationality commencing studies in Semester 2, 2025 intake.
- Eligible students will deduct the scholarship amount directly when paying their tuition fees.
- 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
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