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University of Canterbury

University of Canterbury Ranking

country rank: 4
world rank: 482

University Overview

The University of Canterbury ranking (UC) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized city of Christchurch (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Canterbury. The university was founded in 1873 and is the oldest continuously operating institution in the country. It is a major (Topuniversitieslist enrolment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution in New Zealand that is officially recognized by the Ministry for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment. Pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, and doctorate degrees are all available at the University of Canterbury (UC). The University of Canterbury ranking (UC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor degrees, master degrees, and doctorate degrees. For further information, please see the degree levels and fields of study matrix provided below by Topuniversitieslist. Founded 147 years ago, this New Zealand higher-education school has a rigorous admissions process that considers a student’s previous academic record and grade point average. International candidates are able to submit an application for admission. Academic and non-academic facilities and services are available to students via the University of California, including the University Library, sports facilities, financial assistance and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University of Canterbury Ranking

University Identity

Name University of Canterbury
Acronym UC
Founded 1873
Motto Ergo tua rura manebunt Therefore will your fields remain

University Location

Address Private Bag 4800 Christchurch 8140 Canterbury New Zealand
Tel +64 (3) 364 2459
Fax +64 (3) 364 2171

Yearly Tuition Range

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
Not reported Not reported
International
students
Not reported Not reported

University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate Not reported
Admission Office UC International Office, Private Bag 4800 Christchurch 8140 (3) 364 2459

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 15,000-19,999
Academic Staff 800-899
Control Type Public
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Suburban
Religious Affiliation None

Carnegie Classification

Facilities and Services

Library Yes
Housing Not reported
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Yes
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Not reported
Academic Counseling Not reported
Career Services Not reported
Institutional Hospital Not reported

Accreditations

Memberships and Affiliations

Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)

Social Media

Facebook

University of Canterbury's Facebook page for social networking


Twitter

University of Canterbury's Twitter webpage for micro-blogging and news updates


LinkedIn

University of Canterbury's LinkedIn profile for business and academic networking


YouTube

University of Canterbury's YouTube or Vimeo channel for videos


Instagram

University of Canterbury's Instagram or Flickr account for photos


Wikipedia Article

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