New Zealand University

The University of Canterbury is based in Christchurch, the largest city in New Zealand’s South Island. Known as the “Garden City,” Christchurch offers an international airport, reliable public transport, and a mild year-round climate. The city combines historic British-inspired architecture with modern urban development, beautiful botanical gardens, and spacious parks. Following the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes, Christchurch has undergone major redevelopment and recovery. Today, it is a vibrant, welcoming, and student-friendly destination for international students studying in New Zealand.

The University of Canterbury campus is located in Christchurch’s Ilam area, just 10 minutes from the city centre. Covering 76 hectares, the campus includes modern lecture halls, four well-equipped libraries, 24-hour computer labs, advanced sports facilities, and landscaped gardens. With its spacious setting and high-quality student amenities, the University of Canterbury campus provides a comfortable, supportive, and inspiring study environment for local and international students.

University of Canterbury has five main faculties offering over 80 majors from undergraduate to doctoral levels:

• College of Arts

• College of Business and Law

• College of Engineering

• College of Science

• College of Education, Health and Human Development

• Founded in 1873 by scholars from Oxford and Cambridge, the University of Canterbury has a proud history of academic excellence and more than 140 years of educational tradition.

• UC is home to internationally recognised academics and the prestigious Erskine Programme, which connects the university with leading institutions such as Oxford and Cambridge. Through this programme, students can learn from visiting international professors, including distinguished researchers and Nobel laureates.

• Renowned for its innovative, supportive, and student-focused learning environment, UC offers academic guidance, mentoring, research opportunities, and active campus involvement through a wide range of student clubs and societies.

• Globally recognised faculty with outstanding research and engineering expertise.
• Engineering programmes accredited by New Zealand’s professional engineering body, IPENZ.
• Dedicated academic advisors have supported engineering students since 2014, providing personalised academic guidance.
• Active student organisations, including ENSOC and Women in Engineering (WIE), create a welcoming, connected, and close-knit engineering community.

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• In addition, some programmes may require a portfolio or personal statement, and admission requirements may change annually.