New Zealand: UC takes ICT innovations to market

Whether you have a brilliant software idea which could change the world, or you are just interested in studying information and communication technology (ICT), the University of Canterbury (UC) in New Zealand is the place to be.

Its commercial arm, Canterprise, UC has taken hundreds of ideas and inventions to market, created over 150 new high-profile careers for its graduates, and raised over $10million for a string of spin-out companies.

That’s why Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) recently discussed new collaboration plans with UC. ITRI is a world-leading producer of semiconductors and personal computers. Its President, Dr Johnson Lee, says; “In the high-tech area Taiwan is much more hardware oriented, and we are not as good in software applications and content. These are the areas where Canterbury has a lot of strengths.”

Arpan Mandal, from India, is studying for his Master of Engineering degree at Canterbury. He was awarded a UC Masters scholarship, worth $30,000, to complete his research in advancing high-speed wireless broadband technology (known as WiMAX). This scholarship was sponsored by NZi3, the national ICT Innovation Institute based at the University. It has global companies IBM and HP, and locally-based Jade Software Corporation and Tait Electronics, as its foundation partners.

UC has had a long history of excellence in computer science innovation. For example, a 1989 computer science graduate is now Google’s Director of Engineering in New York.

Flanked by the Southern Alps and the ocean, the University of Canterbury is an inspiring place to learn. To find out more about the courses available at UC, talk with one of our student counsellors.

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“What is the best time to apply for admissions into foreign universities? Is there any specific deadline to apply to these institutions?”

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There is no formal last date for applying for admission into foreign universities except for undergraduate programmes in the UK which has a deadline of 30th June for entry in September of the same year.
 
It is recommended that students should apply for admission six months in advance, especially if you want to apply for any kind of financial assistance. Some courses are more popular than others and will be filled long before the commencement date.
 
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Application Deadlines

Don’t miss out on your course of choice: Important deadlines for your application

Australia and New Zealand – Australia and New Zealand – Last chance to apply and start studies in early 2009, application deadline is the 31st of October. Work with your counsellor to submit your supporting documents and finalise your application. You do not need to scan and attach your documents, a counsellor can do this for you.

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USA and Canada – The main term starts in September but several start dates are available throughout the year. Application deadlines vary and we encourage you to apply well in advance for best consideration and to allow time to apply for a visa.
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UK – Submit your application to StudyLink now to start in early 2009. There are limited courses and institutions offering a January/February start and our counsellors can help you find one to match your interests. If you are considering starting in September 2009, the UK's main term, we encourage you to apply by the end of December for best consideration.
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