The University of Canterbury has it all:

• Superb programmes;

• A brilliant location deep in the South Pacific, close to both the sea and the mountains

• Affordable fees and living costs

The University of Canterbury has gained an international reputation for academic excellence in teaching and research since its establishment in 1873. Its first (undergraduate) degrees and higher (postgraduate) programmes aim to foster intellectual independence, critical thinking, and professional excellence in every field.

The University is research-based and multi-disciplinary, with bachelor’s degrees in Commerce, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, Music, Forestry, Science, Speech and Language Therapy and Social Work, and postgraduate courses from one year programmes through to doctoral study in every discipline.

Canterbury

students enjoy being part of a vibrant cosmopolitan population in a relaxed campus atmosphere. Curriculum Highlights: The Engineering School has an international reputation and other professional schools offer Law, Commerce, Forestry, Fine Arts, and Music. The Science Faculty has a fine record of research achievement and the Humanities offer a wide choice of subjects.

Setting Description:

The University of Canterbury is situated in Christchurch, the garden city, close to excellent ski fields and ocean beaches. The city boasts a wide range of recreational pursuits and has a temperate climate.