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.

Graduate diplomas are typically not offered in the United States. The American equivalent of a diploma is referred to as a professional certification. Each university has a different set of requirements for admission, so students should perform in-depth research on programs before applying.