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University of Canterbury (IFSA) (Outgoing Program) Print  Save 
  • Locations: Christchurch, New Zealand
  • Program Terms: Calendar Year, Fall, Full Academic Year, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: IFSA-Butler 
  • Restrictions: Vanderbilt applicants only
  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Advisor: Jillian Madden (31135) Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.80
Language of Instruction: English Language Prerequisite: No
Click here for a definition of this term Housing: Apartment (shared), Dormitory Program Type: Third Party Provider
Program Provider: IFSA Program Calendar: Extends into Summer Months
Visa Requirements: Visa required for US citizens
Program Description:

In this program, facilitated by IFSA-Butler, students enroll directly in the University of Canterbury, on New Zealand's epic South Island. Students live in furnished student flats across the road from campus. Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island, which has a variety of activities such as hiking, rock climbing, skiing, movies, concerts and art exhibitions. The city center is just a quick 15 minutes away from campus.

This program is located in the Southern Hemisphere, where the academic calendar differs from the Northern Hemisphere. Please check the start and end dates carefully to make sure they don't conflict with other obligations, such as a summer internship.



Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Review Begins Start Date End Date
Spring 2027 09/09/2026 09/10/2026 TBA TBA