University profile
University of Canterbury - Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
About
Why study at University of Canterbury - Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha?
The University of Canterbury is a public research university in Christchurch, founded in 1873 as Canterbury College and the second-oldest university in New Zealand. Its main Ilam campus covers 76 hectares about five kilometres from the city centre and hosts the faculties of arts, business and law, education, engineering, health and science, with engineering and the physical sciences among its best-known strengths.
At a glance
University of Canterbury - Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha in numbers
- 4Campuses
- 1873Founded
- #257QS World Ranking 2027
- 601–800THE World Ranking 2026
- 27,000Students
- 101–200THE Impact 2026
Rankings
How it ranks
#257
QS World University Rankings 2027
601–800
Times Higher Education World Rankings 2026
101–200
Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Rankings 2026
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Where you'll study
Campus locations
Ilam Campus
The 76-hectare main campus in the Ilam suburb of Christchurch, home to most faculties, the Puaka-James Hight central library and the halls of residence.
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Dovedale Campus
An 11-hectare campus adjacent to Ilam, home to the Bachelor of Digital Screen with Honours and Koawa Studios film, game and cross-reality facilities.
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UC Arts city location
A city-centre site at the Arts Centre hosting UC Music and UC Classics classes alongside a public concerts and lectures programme.
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Nelson Campus
A satellite campus at the top of the South Island offering teacher education programmes.
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Scholarships
Ask your counsellor which of these you may be eligible for — they'll confirm the details before you apply.
- UC International First Year Scholarship (Offshore)
- UC International First Year Scholarship (NZ Incoming First-Year)
- Tan Sri Datuk Oh Siew Nam Malaysian Scholarship
- University of Canterbury India High Achievers Scholarship
- University of Canterbury China High Achievers Scholarship
- University of Canterbury Southeast Asia High Achievers Scholarship
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