University Of Canterbury Application Process

The following tables show the steps that are undertaken from the application being received to the final decision being made, and the expected timeframes for each part of the process.



Graduate/Postgraduate Process

PROCESS STEPSTATUSEXPECTED TIMEFRAME
Complete application received through myUCPending1-4 working days
  
Preliminary assessmentUndergoing preliminary assessment or Incomplete application – more information requiredThis process can take up to 3-10 working days
  
Assessment by admissions officerForwarded to admissions officer 
  
Sent to department/college for further assessmentForwarded to college/department/HOD for recommendationThis process can take from 1-3 weeks
  
Sent to Dean of Postgraduate Research for final decisionFowarded to Dean of Postgraduate Research 
  
Admissions notified of final decision and UCSMS updatedReturned to Admissions Office 
  
Notification of decision sent to student or agentOptions:Approved – Conditionally approved- Decision Deferred – Declined1-2 working days

College of Education applications

PROCESS STEPSTATUSEXPECTED TIMEFRAME
Complete application received and entered into myUCPending1-3 working days
  
Assessment by admissions officerUndergoing preliminary assessment Incomplete application – more information requiredForwarded to admissions officer This process can take from 3-6 working days
  
Sent to department/college/faculty for further assessmentForwarded to college for recommendationForwarded to department/HOD for recommendationThis process can take from 3-6 working days
  
Admissions notified of final decision and UCSMSReturned to Admissions Office 
  
Notification of decision sent to student or agentApprovedConditionally approvedDecision deferredDeclined1-2 working days