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University of Canterbury

History

for Cantuariensis, the Latin name for Canterbury) is New Zealand's second oldest university (after the University of Otago, itself founded four years earlier in 1869). It was founded in 1873 as Canterbury College, the first constituent college of the University of New Zealand.

Education

Foundation

  • Arts and Mass Communication
  • BusinessEngineering
  • Information Technology
  • Science
Undergraduate
  • Commerce
  • Engineering
  • Science
  • Mixed English
Study Abroad
  • Commerce
  • Engineering
  • Science
  • Mixed English

Career

The Careers, Internships and Employment office provides information, advice and activities to help you make choices and decisions about study, employment and career options. They also provide assistance in developing skills and attributes to become employable and to stay that way.

Short Courses

Humanities (7)
Business & Management (4)
Arts, Design & Architecture (3)
Medicine & Health (3)
Engineering & Technology (2)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (2)
Education & Training (1)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
Law (1)
Social Sciences (1)

University Ranking

QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
256 28
2023
284 -26
2022
258
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2023
401
2022
401
2021
401
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
501 100
2023
601 -100
2022
501
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
-
2023
466 -79
2022
387
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world.

Student services

UCIC students have access to a range of support services and campus facilities to ensure a smooth academic and emotional transition to university level study.

Students are encouraged to use the support services and facilities provided and to contact UCIC Student Services staff for advice and assistance as soon as the need arises. Staff members are available for individual appointments.

Housing services

The University of Canterbury offers a variety of accommodation options to suit your individual lifestyle and budget.

UCIC students are encouraged to contact the University of Canterbury Accommodation Office for advice on:

  • Accommodation options for prospective students and their families
  • The halls of residence application process
  • The costs associated with living away from home
  • Flatting, landlord and tenancy issues
  • Airport pickups for international students

ICT services

Access to university WIFI network.

Medical services

The Health Centre provides students and staff of the University of Canterbury access to a professional, confidential, and cost effective range of medical and nursing services.

Campus life

The University of Canterbury has the largest campus in New Zealand according to land size. It is a beautiful, green, leafy, safe campus that inspires staff and students alike. From the upper floors of the library and Rutherford buildings on campus, you can see the city of Christchurch laid out below and all of this with the majestic, snow covered Southern Alps as a backdrop.

As a UCIC student at the University of Canterbury, you will have access to a variety of programmes and services outside the classroom that will give you the opportunity to meet students, and most importantly to have fun!

It will be easy to get involved, make friends and find like-minded people doing the things you love!

Sports facilities

University of Canterbury Chaplaincy understand their mission to be three-fold: nurturing spirituality within the broad and diverse Christian traditions; exercising pastoral care among students, faculty, and staff; and facilitating the dialogue between faith, the academic disciples, and vocation. This mission takes place both within the UC community and beyond.

Student clubs

During your first week at UCIC and the University of Canterbury, you will be introduced to all of your new classmates and some of our current students. But if you want to get a better insight to what life is like before you arrive, you can always access some of UCIC’s social media pages.

Our programmes are fully accredited by Engineering NZ, meaning they are benchmarked with other engineering programmes worldwide. A UC Engineering degree is therefore recognised internationally, a ticket to a career that can take you around the world.

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

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