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University of Canterbury

Christchurch · Est. 1873

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

About the university

Rebuilt and reinvested in after the 2011 Christchurch earthquakes, Canterbury's Ilam campus is now one of the newest and best-equipped in the country, with a particular strength in engineering and geospatial science.

Inside the central library
Inside the central library
The Erskine Building
The Erskine Building
Official website ↗International students page ↗

Popular courses

What people actually study here.

Engineering
Geography & GIS
Forestry
Computer Science
Fine Arts

The vibe

What it actually feels like.

  • A modern, rebuilt campus — Christchurch's post-earthquake recovery gave Canterbury some of NZ's newest facilities.
  • Close to the Southern Alps, so weekend ski trips are a normal part of the semester calendar.
  • A tight-knit engineering culture, reflected in Canterbury's outsized reputation in that field.

Fun things to do

Life outside the lecture hall.

01

Day-trip to Arthur's Pass or Craigieburn for skiing and hiking, both under two hours away.

02

Punt on the Avon River through central Christchurch's Botanic Gardens.

03

Explore the Christchurch Arts Centre, a Gothic-revival precinct that was once part of the original campus.

Opportunities for international students

What's on offer if you're coming from abroad.

UC International First Year and excellence scholarships for overseas students.
Strong co-op placement links with engineering and geospatial employers across the South Island.
A dedicated International Student Support office for visa and settling-in guidance.

Also in New Zealand

Other top New Zealand universities.

University of AucklandUniversity of OtagoVictoria University of WellingtonMassey University

References & sources

Where this page comes from.

  • University of Canterbury · official websiteVisit ↗
  • International admissions pageVisit ↗
  • Hero photograph · Wikimedia CommonsSource ↗
  • Inside the central library · Wikimedia CommonsSource ↗
  • The Erskine Building · Wikimedia CommonsSource ↗

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