Numerous tertiary educational Institutes have established their campuses in Christchurch. Prestigious Universities such as University of Canterbury, Lincoln University, Polytechnic institute of Technology and University of Otago have their well established branches based in Christchurch.

New Zealand is a country of stunning and diverse natural beauty. Kiwi are not only one of the national symbols – the others being the silver fern leaf and koru – but also the name New Zealanders usually call themselves. Overseas students will need to pay the full tuition fees and their own living costs while studying at a New Zealand institution.

A certificate is proof of qualification of a certain set of skills. Students who obtain a certificate have completed educational requirements and tests. Through completion, they become ready to pursue a degree or diploma, or to head into the professional world in their field of expertise.