Research Degrees
Information for research applicants – University of Canterbury
Disclaimer: This information is provided in good faith and is correct at September 2021. Please confirm these details with Study Options before making a formal application.
Before submitting a formal application to study that the University of Canterbury you must make contact with a supervisor who supports your application.
You can search for potential supervisors using the UC Research Directory ‘UC Spark’ which can be accessed here.
Once you have located a suitable supervisor, you should contact Study Options.
We will send you the relevant application forms and list of the required documentation. We are the official representative of the University of Canterbury in the UK and applications submitted via our offices are fast tracked through the assessment process.
We are a completely free service.
Study Options is able to certify all of your academic documentation and liaise with the admissions teams with regards to your application. Once Study Options has submitted your application it will usually take between 8 and 12 weeks for the assessment to be completed. If your application is successful, Study Options will assist you with the acceptance and visa process. We can also provide advice and guidance on accommodation, bank accounts and more!