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The University of Canterbury is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. We offer a range of qualifications for undergraduate and postgraduate study, including online courses and microcredentials.
UC is a prestigious, progressive university in one of the safest, most resilient cities in the world. With over a hundred nationalities on campus and over half of our academic staff born overseas, our world-class institution is one of the most international universities in New Zealand.
Studying at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury prepares you to find your path, live your dreams, and change the world. Here, education goes far beyond the classroom, giving you a truly holistic learning experience enriched by our unique place on earth.
The University of Canterbury (UC; Māori: Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha; postnominal abbreviation Cantuar. or Cant. for Cantuariensis, the Latin name for Canterbury) is a public research university based in Christchurch, New Zealand.
UC has a diverse range of study options offering over 120 qualifications in more than 150 different subject areas.
Immersed in the heart of Ōtautahi – the second largest city in New Zealand – Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury provides an experience unlike any other university.
Our vision for the University of Canterbury is a contemporary university, a place of learning that is grounded in our shared history, values our differences, and aspires towards research and tertiary education that is equitable and accessible to all.