Founded over 140 years ago in Christchurch, the University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha (UC) is ranked in the top 1% of the world’s universities and offers more than 100 programmes of study across five colleges – Arts; Business and Law; Education, Health and Human Development; Engineering and Science.

UC offers a unique, total educational experience that gives graduates the edge. With world-class academics, a diverse and welcoming culture, a huge range of clubs, practical experience opportunities both on and off campus, international exchanges and so much more, UC students graduate with the skills and confidence they need to make a difference in an ever-changing world.

With world-class and research-active lecturers, UC is committed to producing graduates who have mastered their chosen area of study, are employable, enterprising, biculturally competent and globally aware, and engaged with their community.