University of Canterbury

Situated in Christchurch, the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, the University of Canterbury (UC) is home to students from all over the world that contribute to its great student lifestyle and vibrant campus environment. Know for its world-class teaching and research work, this second University in the country of New Zealand was established in 1873 as Canterbury College.

The University is situated in a 76-hectare campus, situated in the suburb of Ilam, 7 km from the Christchurch city centre, where it was previously located at the present-day site of the Christcurch Arts Centre. Surrounded by plush greenery, Ilam Gardens and playing fields, the campus complex houses lecture theatres, laboratories, libraries and staff accommodations. In 2007, the Christchurch College of Education that was New Zealand's second oldest teacher training college merged with in New Zealand, merged with UC to become its sixth School or College.

Canterbury...

Situated in Christchurch, the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, the University of Canterbury (UC) is home to students from all over the world that contribute to its great student lifestyle and vibrant campus environment. Know for its world-class teaching and research work, this second University in the country of New Zealand was established in 1873 as Canterbury College.

The University is situated in a 76-hectare campus, situated in the suburb of Ilam, 7 km from the Christchurch city centre, where it was previously located at the present-day site of the Christcurch Arts Centre. Surrounded by plush greenery, Ilam Gardens and playing fields, the campus complex houses lecture theatres, laboratories, libraries and staff accommodations. In 2007, the Christchurch College of Education that was New Zealand's second oldest teacher training college merged with in New Zealand, merged with UC to become its sixth School or College.

Canterbury University has been set up on the model of the Oxbridge Universities, though the women have been allowed entry to the courses since the beginning. It was here that the first woman to win honors in the once-British Empire, Helen Connon, received her education. Some of the other famous alumni of the University of Canterbury include the famous scientists Ernest Rutherford and first Maori graduate of New Zealand Apirana Ngata of Ngati Porou.

Offering bachelor and master-level academic programs in about 50 disciplines, Canterbury has five halls of residence that can house up to 1000  students at a time. UC has five major field stations with the University Observatory at Mt John and other stations in Kaikoura, Harihari, Westport and Cass and several specialist research centres. About 12,000 students are currently enrolled in the university. Providing several scholarships to its students, UC works with prestigious overseas institutions to provide quality courses the world over.