University of Canterbury partnership with Navitas renewed

3 December 2018 University of Canterbury partnership with Navitas renewed University of Canterbury is pleased to announce that it has renewed its agreement with global education services provider Navitas Limited, for the conduct of pathway programmes at UC International College in Christchurch, New Zealand until 10 December 2023. Established in 2013, UC International College offers a range of exclusive university transfer programmes into University of Canterbury undergraduate programmes in commerce, engineering, science and product design, as well as foundation and study abroad programs. University of Canterbury Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr said: "UC is pleased to continue to partner with the UCIC pathway programme, which was the first of its kind in New Zealand, designed to assist international students to better adapt to the challenges of living and studying in a new country. It's most fitting that this agreement will take us into the 150th anniversary year of the founding of the University in 1873." Navitas Group Chief Executive Officer, David Buckingham said: "We are delighted to be extending our partnership with the University of Canterbury which has enabled many international students to study at one of New Zealand's premier universities and look forward to continuing to support the University's International Growth Strategy". ------ENDS------ Contact: Keith Longden, 64 3 96 3454 SIGNED by University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wananga o Waitaha _______________________ Keith Longden Executive Director/Chief Financial Officer | Kaihautu Matua Ahumoni End CA:00327762 For:UOC Type:GENERAL Time:2018-12-03 14:04:28