Location: Christchurch, Canterbury
World Ranking: Update annually from official rankings page
Next Intake: Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July); selected programs have other starts
Entry Score: Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor, Honours, Graduate/Postgraduate qualifications, Master, PhD
Tuition Fee: NZD 34,000–52,000 per 120 points indicative for many 2026 programs
The University of Canterbury is a leading research university in Christchurch with more than 150 years of educational history. UC offers a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications, research-led teaching, modern facilities, international student support and strong connections with employers and global partners.