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Short courses, big impact

24 August 2026

Balance your learning and your life with the University of Canterbury's online courses. Upskill in the skills Australian employers are seeking from as little as 5 hours. 
 

Learn from one of New Zealand's top universities and industry collaborators across project management, leadership, and more. Reach your goals online —  and take advantage of the exchange rate when studying online.

HOW TO APPLY

Reach your goals online

Build practical skills for your career with the University of Canterbury (UC)'s flexible online study options.

  • Interactive learning and dedicated online support
  • Work-ready skills you can apply to your job
  • 5 - 50 hour learning options
  • Expert learning developed by academic and industry professionals

Plus, take advantage of the exchange rate and a 15% GST saving when studying from Australia.

Choose your course

Real learners, real reviews

How online study works

Learn online from Australia, studying around your work, family and community commitments — no lectures required.

  • Start with UC Online Essentials, to get familiar with our learning platform
  • Explore bite-sized content, including interactive videos, short quizzes and forums
  • 5, 20 and 50 hour learning options to fit into busy lives
  • Share your digital badge from the University of Canterbury when you complete your course

With UC Online you're not alone, just online. 

Enrol now

Choose your course and start learning from 28 September.

FAQs

Our online learning is designed to be accessed anywhere, anytime. That means as long as you meet assessment deadlines and attend any synchronous (live online) sessions, you can study when and where it suits you. 

Just keep in mind that all timeframes are based on Aotearoa New Zealand time. So if an assignment is due at 8am NZT, that might mean 6am for you! Don’t worry, though, your facilitator will help you ensure you've got the right deadlines in your calendar, and can support you with extensions if needed.

Explore more about how study with us works. 

Yes, the University of Canterbury is an internationally recognised teritary institute, ranked in the top 300 universities worldwide (QS 2025 World University Rankings). 

Upon successful completion of one of our short courses, you will receive a digital badge you can share on your LinkedIn or website, linked to certified information about the credential, course and skills you have gained during your study. 

Learn more about recognition with Tuihono UC | UC Online.

 

The cost of our courses depends on whether you're a domestic or international learner: 

  • You're a domestic learner if you're a citizen of Aotearoa New Zealand living in Australia.
  • You're an international learner if you're an Australian learner living outside of New Zealand. (If you happen to be an Australian citizen living in New Zealand, you are counted as a domestic learner.) 

The cost of each course is listed on its individual webpage — don't forget, these figures are in New Zealand dollars, which means you'll get a pleasant surprise when translating to Australian dollars! 

You will also be able to subtract the cost of GST (15%) when studying in Australia. 

You're a domestic learner if:

  • You're a citizen of Aotearoa New Zealand (including New Zealand citizens born in the Cook Islands, Niue, or Tokelau, and New Zealand citizens by descent)
  • You hold a New Zealand residence class visa and live in New Zealand at the time of study
  • You're an Australian citizen or hold Australian Permanent Residence, and live in New Zealand

If you don't meet any of these criteria, you're an international learner.

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