• This is an IU Co-Sponsored Program
• Semester Program at the University of Canterbury (14,000 students) through IES Abroad

• Full range of university courses, including strong programs in biology, ecology, geography, public health, speech and hearing sciences, natural sciences, and media studies
• University of Canterbury and IES Abroad provide extensive on-site orientation programs, offering visits to local landmarks and informational sessions on such topics as safety and security, cultural adjustment, and politics and current affairs

Course Load

• 15-19 IU credits (60-76 University of Canterbury points)
• Optional, unpaid 3-credit internship
  • ~8-10 hours/week
  • Placements in a variety of disciplines, including the arts, museums, and media

Course Equivalencies: Please see the Christchurch-IES course equivalency list for program enrollment requirements and a list of IU course equivalencies that students have received in the past.

• Program Website
• Getting Started Handbook
• Diversity, Identity, and Accessibility Resources

• University of Canterbury

• Student apartments

You may apply if you:

• are an undergraduate student at any Indiana University campus who is making normal academic progress
• are in at least your third full-time semester of college
• have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA

Students must have a passport valid for six months beyond program's end date.

Students must be able to demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and self-reliance.

Complete eligibility criteria and selection criteria are outlined within the Academic Policies and Procedures of the Office of Overseas Study. Selection is based on maturity, seriousness of purpose, and appropriateness of match between program and applicant. Students on disciplinary probation during program period are ineligible.

Fall 2022

• IU portion of fee: $237.21
• IES portion of fee*paid to IU bursar: $18,298 (IES academic fees, housing, meals in homestay option, health insurance)
• Meals (apartment option only): $3,000
• International Airfare: IES estimates $1,185 - $1,915
• See IU Fee Sheet for an additional cost and payment details.

*Program fee reflects discounted fee for IU students after benefit of the $2,000 IES Public University Grant. Based on published IES materials. Indiana University cannot guarantee the prices charged by IES and is not responsible for any price increase or change.

Airfare, personal expenses, and vacation travel additional. Initial prepayment of $500 due April 5, 2022.

Spring 2023

Financial Aid and Scholarships:

• IU scholarships, grants and loans applicable to program costs with some exceptions. Please carefully check these exceptions before you commit to a program.

• IU Scott C. Schurz Study Abroad Scholarships of $2,500-$5,000

• IES Abroad Merit-based, Diversity Scholarships, Legacy Scholarships and Disability Grants available.

Please see our financial aid page for general information and links to additional scholarship opportunities.