University of Canterbury

Spring 2025 — Session: Semester

Duration (approximate)

Departure Date February 7, 2025
Return Date June 22, 2025
Credits 12-16

Program Fee

Fee Type Amount Notes
Tuition and Orientation $15,125 The tuition portion of all program fees includes tuition for most arts and social science academic courses, pre-program advisory services, on-site orientation, complete support services throughout the program, health and accident insurance, post-program follow-up and transcript.
Room $3,870 The housing portion of our program fee assumes self-catered, standard accommodations. Students in catered housing or enhanced accommodations could be subject to supplemental charges. Please refer to the program's Accommodation page for more specific details.
Total Program Fee $18,995 The University of Canterbury may impose a tuition surcharge for participation in certain course-related field trips or lab fees. All applicable special course fees will be added to your Arcadia University account after course registration overseas.

Estimate of Additional Expenses

Fee Type Amount Notes
Books $40 The average cost of books and supplies for a typical student for the semester.
Meals $1,890 This estimate is based on the cost of food to be prepared using the residence facilities provided.
Personal $2,250 This budget item is meant to cover general expenses of daily life. Our estimated cost typically includes toiletries, snacks, cell phones, limited entertainment activities, and other miscellaneous expenses. This includes an estimated $300 for out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Student Visa $65 Students with US citizenship will need to pay a $100 NZD tourism levy. Students with citizenship from other countries may have a student visa fee of $480 NZD (estimated, fees vary based on citizenship). Visa costs are subject to change.
Program Travel $1,700 The program fee does not include the cost of traveling to and from the program location. The estimated cost of airfare is based on the average cost of travel from the US to the program. Cost will vary depending on time of purchase, point of origin and dates of travel.
Total Estimate of Additional Expenses $5,945 These estimates are intended to assist students in budgeting for their experience abroad. Actual amounts will vary depending on individual spending habits. Exchange rate of 0.628 to NZD 1.00 was used in determining the above estimates.



Potential Additional Fees

Fee Type Amount Notes
Special Course Fee $0 - $0 There may be a tuition surcharge from the University of Canterbury for participation in certain course-related field trips or lab fees. All applicable special course fees will be added to your Arcadia University account after course registration overseas.



Total Estimated Cost of Attendance

$24,940

These estimates are intended to assist students in budgeting for their experience abroad. Actual amounts will vary depending on individual spending habits. Exchange rate of 0.628 to NZD 1.00 was used in determining the above estimates.