Top 1%
UC is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide and our graduates help shape the world we live in.
Fabulous Campus
The Ilam campus is the central hub where learning and living are combined. It houses teaching and learning facilities, accommodation and leisure activities all together.
With expansive green spaces and gardens, UC builds off the natural beauty by which it is surrounded. This includes Christchurch’s iconic Avon river which meanders alongside University Drive through the campus.
Worldwide recognition
The University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha is a prestigious destination, ranked 258th in the QS World Universities rankings, 2022. It has also been awarded a 5-Star QS ranking for internationally renowned research and teaching.