University of Canterbury: Ranking & Review
| Christchurch rank | New Zealand rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 467 Top 3% |
Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Admission selection | Yes, based on students' past academic record and grades |
|---|---|
| Total enrollment | 17,500 |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design | Arts | Humanities | + | + | + | + |
| Business | Politics | Social Sciences | + | + | + | + |
| Languages | Culture | Linguistics | + | + | + | + |
| Nursing | Health | Pharmacy | Medicine | - | - | + | - |
| Engineering | IT | + | + | + | + |
| Maths | Natural Sciences | + | + | + | + |
General info
| Alternative names | UC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1873 |
| Motto | Ergo tua rura manebunt Therefore will your fields remain |
| Accreditation | Ministry for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment, New Zealand |
| Affiliations and memberships | Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) |
| Entity type | Non-profit |
| Control type | Public-private partnership |
| Financial aids | Offers financial aids |
| Total FTE staff | 850 |
| Student/staff ratio | 21 |
| Religious affiliation | None |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | canterbury.ac.nz |
|---|---|
| Address | Private Bag 4800 Christchurch, Canterbury, 8140 New Zealand |
| Urbanization level | Sub-Urban |
| City population | 377,000 |
| Phone | +64 (3) 364 2459 |
| Fax | +64 (3) 364 2171 |