University of Canterbury: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #448 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #22 of 59 | In Oceania |
| #3 of 8 | In New Zealand |
| #1 of 2 | In Christchurch |
| #33 of 1,031 | For Firefighting and Fire Science |
| Top50% | For 206 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 17,299
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- canterbury.ac.nz
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 72%*
* The University of Canterbury is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | New Zealand citizens, acceptable grades in the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA); international students, equivalent or by admission ad eundem statum (by equivalent qualification) |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | March to November (March - June; July-November) |
| Enrollment | 17,299 |
Research profile
University of Canterbury is a world-class research university with 46,761 scientific papers published and 1,290,110 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Geology, and Geography and Cartography.
University of Canterbury majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 388 | 3178 |
| 1994 | 387 | 3453 |
| 1995 | 411 | 3562 |
| 1996 | 465 | 4322 |
| 1997 | 490 | 4687 |
| 1998 | 471 | 5138 |
| 1999 | 487 | 5782 |
| 2000 | 589 | 6686 |
| 2001 | 618 | 7074 |
| 2002 | 839 | 8987 |
| 2003 | 753 | 10167 |
| 2004 | 807 | 11484 |
| 2005 | 920 | 14512 |
| 2006 | 974 | 16677 |
| 2007 | 1087 | 18602 |
| 2008 | 1268 | 22465 |
| 2009 | 1253 | 26178 |
| 2010 | 1345 | 29287 |
| 2011 | 1632 | 34824 |
| 2012 | 1635 | 40376 |
| 2013 | 1612 | 45839 |
| 2014 | 1591 | 51159 |
| 2015 | 1557 | 55381 |
| 2016 | 1692 | 59546 |
| 2017 | 1705 | 62815 |
| 2018 | 1855 | 69373 |
| 2019 | 2152 | 77082 |
| 2020 | 2055 | 87604 |
| 2021 | 2078 | 99602 |
| 2022 | 1974 | 95255 |
| 2023 | 2277 | 100020 |
| 2024 | 1700 | 95834 |
| 2025 | 1198 | 84217 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Canterbury gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Domestic Tuition Fee (per year) | International Tuition Fee (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | $6,650 | $29,800 |
| Bachelor of Commerce | $7,580 | $32,000 |
| Bachelor of Science | $8,900 | $34,800 |
| Bachelor of Laws | $9,620 | $39,800 |
| Bachelor of Engineering with Honours | $10,300 | $42,800 |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts | $6,650 | $29,800 |
| Bachelor of Music | $8,900 | $34,800 |
| Master of Business Administration | $31,500 | $44,000 |
| Master of Engineering | $10,300 | $42,800 |
| Master of Science | $8,900 | $34,800 |
| Doctor of Philosophy | $7,580 | $32,000 |
The University of Canterbury has financial aid programs.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Canterbury.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts, Information Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science, Performing Arts, Social Sciences, Teacher Training, Welfare and Protective Services |
|---|---|
| Bachelor Honours Degree | Accountancy, Anthropology, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Art History, Astronomy and Space Science, Austronesian and Oceanic Languages, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Business and Commerce, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Cinema and Television, Classical Languages, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Data Processing, Ecology, Economics, Education, Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, European Studies, Finance, French, Geography, Geography (Human), Geology, German, History, Indigenous Studies, Information Technology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Japanese, Linguistics, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Media Studies, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Russian, Social and Community Services, Sociology, Spanish, Statistics, Taxation |
| Postgraduate Certificate | Anthropology, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Art History, Astronomy and Space Science, Austronesian and Oceanic Languages, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Child Care and Development, Chinese, Cinema and Television, Civil Engineering, Classical Languages, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Data Processing, Ecology, Economics, Education, Educational and Student Counselling, Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, European Studies, Finance, Fine Arts, Fire Science, Foreign Languages Education, French, Geography, Geography (Human), Geology, German, Health Sciences, Higher Education Teacher Training, History, Indigenous Studies, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Industrial Design, Information Technology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Japanese, Leadership, Linguistics, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Meteorology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Russian, Social and Community Services, Sociology, Spanish, Special Education, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Sports, Statistics, Structural Architecture, Surveying and Mapping, Teacher Training, Translation and Interpretation |
| Postgraduate Diploma | Anthropology, Applied Physics, Art History, Astronomy and Space Science, Austronesian and Oceanic Languages, Behavioural Sciences, Bilingual and Bicultural Education, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Business Computing, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Child Care and Development, Chinese, Cinema and Television, Classical Languages, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Sciences, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Data Processing, Ecology, Economics, Education, Engineering Management, English, Environmental Studies, European Studies, Finance, Fine Arts, Forestry, French, Geography, Geography (Human), Geology, German, Health Sciences, History, Indigenous Studies, Information Technology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Japanese, Leadership, Linguistics, Mathematics, Media Studies, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Museum Studies, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Relations, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social and Community Services, Sociology, Spanish, Special Education, Sports, Statistics, Surveying and Mapping, Teacher Training, Translation and Interpretation, Water Management |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Anthropology, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Art History, Artificial Intelligence, Astronomy and Space Science, Austronesian and Oceanic Languages, Bilingual and Bicultural Education, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Business Computing, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Child Care and Development, Chinese, Cinema and Television, Civil Engineering, Classical Languages, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Criminal Law, Cultural Studies, Data Processing, Ecology, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, English, Environmental Studies, European Studies, European Union Law, Finance, Fine Arts, Fire Science, Foreign Languages Education, Forestry, French, Geography, Geography (Human), Geological Engineering, Geology, German, Government, Health Sciences, History, Indigenous Studies, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Industrial Design, Information Technology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Japanese, Law, Leadership, Linguistics, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Meteorology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Music, Pacific Area Studies, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Protective Services, Psychology, Public Health, Russian, Social and Community Services, Social Work, Sociology, Software Engineering, Spanish, Special Education, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Sports, Statistics, Structural Architecture, Surveying and Mapping, Teacher Training, Translation and Interpretation, Transport Engineering, Urban Studies, Water Management, Water Science, Writing |
| Doctoral Degree | Accountancy, Agricultural Engineering, Anthropology, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Art History, Astronomy and Space Science, Austronesian and Oceanic Languages, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Chinese, Cinema and Television, Civil Engineering, Classical Languages, Computer Science, Criminal Law, Cultural Studies, Data Processing, Ecology, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, English, Environmental Studies, European Studies, Finance, Fine Arts, Fire Science, Forestry, French, Geography, Geography (Human), Geological Engineering, Geology, German, Health Sciences, Higher Education, History, Indigenous Studies, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Industrial Design, Information Technology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Japanese, Journalism, Law, Linguistics, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Meteorology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Music, Pacific Area Studies, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Protective Services, Psychology, Russian, Science Education, Social and Community Services, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Statistics, Taxation, Transport Engineering, Water Management, Zoology |
University of Canterbury alumni
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Sam Neill
- Occupations
- film actorfilm directortelevision actoractorwinegrower
- Biography
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Sir Nigel John Dermot "Sam" Neill is a New Zealand actor. His career has included leading roles in both dramas and blockbusters. Considered an "international leading man", he is regarded as one of the most versatile actors of his generation.
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Ernest Rutherford
- Occupations
- chemistprofessoruniversity teachernuclear physicistpolitician
- Biography
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Ernest Rutherford, 1st Baron Rutherford of Nelson, was a New Zealand physicist and chemist who was a pioneering researcher in both atomic and nuclear physics. He has been described as "the father of nuclear physics" and "the greatest experimentalist since Michael Faraday." In 1908, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry "for his investigations into the disintegration of the elements, and the chemistry of radioactive substances."
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Rhys Darby
- Occupations
- actorcomediantelevision actor
- Biography
-
Rhys Montague Darby is a New Zealand actor and comedian. He is known for his energetic physical comedy routines, telling stories accompanied with mime, and sound effects of things such as machinery and animals. He was nominated for the Billy T Award in 2001 and 2002 and won the 2012 Fred (Dagg) Award for best NZ show at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival.
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Christopher Luxon
- Occupations
- chief executive officerpolitical candidatepolitician
- Biography
-
Christopher Mark Luxon is a New Zealand politician and businessman who has served as the 42nd prime minister of New Zealand since 2023. A member of the National Party, he has been member of Parliament (MP) for Botany since 2020 and previously served as leader of the Opposition from 2021 to 2023. Prior to entering politics, he was the chief executive officer (CEO) of Air New Zealand from 2013 to 2019.
University of Canterbury faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts | American Studies, Anthropology, Austronesian and Oceanic Languages, Chinese, Classical Languages, Cultural Studies, Education, English, Film, Fine Arts, French, Gender Studies, German, Health Sciences, History, Japanese, Journalism, Linguistics, Mass Communication, Music, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Religious Studies, Russian, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Theatre |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Education | Education |
| Faculty : Engineering | Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Forestry, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Statistics |
| Faculty : Health | Health Sciences |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Science | Astronomy and Space Science, Biology, Chemistry, Communication Disorders, Geography, Geology, Physics, Psychology |
| School : Business | Accountancy, Economics, Finance, Information Technology, Management |
General information
| Alternative names | UC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1873 |
| Accreditation | New Zealand Qualifications Authority |
| Motto | Ergo tua rura manebunt |
Location and contacts
| Address | Private Bag 4800 Christchurch, 8140 New Zealand |
|---|---|
| City population | 383,000 |