University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand — canterbury.ac.nz
- QS Ranking
- #325
- THE Ranking
- #301
- Founded
- 1873
- Type
- Public Research University
- Students
- 15,000+
- Acceptance Rate
- 68%
- QS Ranking
- #325
- Ernest Rutherford
- Nobel Laureate Rutherford studied here
- Engineering
- Top engineering school in South Island
- Adventure
- Gateway to Southern Alps, skiing, and bungee jumping
Overview
University of Canterbury (UC) is a public university located in Christchurch, New Zealand, founded in 1873. Ranked #325 by QS World University Rankings, it offers engineering, science, and business in Christchurch — where Nobel laureate Ernest Rutherford began his studies and the gateway to the Southern Alps. With 15,000+ students and 4,000+ (27%) international students, the university maintains a globally diverse academic community. Industry partnerships and strong research programmes prepare graduates for leadership careers across the region and internationally.
Admission Process
Undergraduate applicants submit high school transcripts, standardised national test scores (ENEM in Brazil, SIMCE in Chile, Admission Test in Colombia, etc.), and English proficiency evidence for English-taught programmes (IELTS 6.0–6.5 or equivalent). International applicants should contact the international office for equivalency assessment. Graduate applicants require a bachelor's degree, personal statement, and academic references. Deadlines vary — check the university's official admissions portal.
Programs at University of Canterbury
- MSc Computer Science (Master's) — 28,000 NZD/year
- Master of Business Administration (Master's) — 35,000 NZD/year
- MSc Data Science & AI (Master's) — 40,000 NZD/year
- Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering) (Bachelor's) — 45,000 NZD/year
- Master of Science in Engineering (Master's) — 28,000 NZD/year
- PhD in Natural Sciences (PhD) — 35,000 NZD/year
- BSc Computer Science (Bachelor's) — 22,000 NZD/year
- BSc Business Administration (Bachelor's) — 26,000 NZD/year
- BSc Economics (Bachelor's) — 30,000 NZD/year
- BA International Relations (Bachelor's) — 36,000 NZD/year
- BSc Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's) — 40,000 NZD/year
- BSc Civil Engineering (Bachelor's) — 22,000 NZD/year
- BSc Electrical Engineering (Bachelor's) — 26,000 NZD/year
- MBA Operations & Supply Chain (MBA) — 33,853 NZD/year
- MSc Economics (Master's) — 23,536 NZD/year
- MSc Sustainable Energy (Master's) — 32,442 NZD/year