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Kia ora from Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury

At Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, we are driven by the belief that we can all make a difference in shaping the future of our world. Young people are the future of our nations, they are here now, and leading us to overcome the challenges of tomorrow.

We are proud to be hosting THE Campus Live ANZ 2025 and look forward to welcoming you to our university.

One of the key topics we will be exploring at THE Campus Live ANZ 2025 is innovative and data-driven teaching, learning and student support with a focus on equitable outcomes for all students. Our commitment to offering an accessible, flexible, future-focused education has been a core value at the University of Canterbury since it was founded more than 150 years ago.

The University of Canterbury proudly ranks in the top 100 universities globally in the 2024 THE Impact Rankings and appears in the top 50 for five of the Sustainable Development Goals.

We pride ourselves on delivering a high standard of education, supported by our extensive international networks that provide opportunities for partnerships, student exchanges and research collaborations. Our student community, which exceeds 25,000, has achieved three years of consecutive growth, demonstrating our commitment to excellence and innovation in higher education.

Nestled between the Southern Alps and the Pacific Ocean, Canterbury provides endless opportunities for recreation. We encourage you to explore our scenic region during your visit.

Catherine Moran

Tumu Tuarua Akoranga | Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic

Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury

#1

in NZ for domestic student enrolment growth

151

years of education history

NZ$32m

awarded in student scholarships in 2023

About the University of Canterbury

Immersed in the heart of Ōtautahi Christchurch – the second-largest city in Aotearoa New Zealand – Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury provides an experience unlike any other university.

Nestled between Kā Tiritiri o te Moana, the majestic Southern Alps, and Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa, the abundant Pacific Ocean, the University of Canterbury offers endless opportunities for education, exploration and recreation.

In 2023, the University of Canterbury celebrated its 150th anniversary and maintains its founding vision as a contemporary university that encourages talent without barriers.

The University of Canterbury is a place of learning that is grounded in our shared history, values our differences, and aspires towards research and tertiary education that is accessible to all. We pride ourselves on delivering a high standard of education, with our academic leaders encouraged to be courageous, forward-thinking and generous with their knowledge.

Young people are the future of Aotearoa, leading us to overcome the challenges of a changing world. We are proud to support them as members of our vibrant academic community, helping them grow as individuals and effect positive change around the world.

The University of Canterbury is committed to contributing to a sustainable, equitable and inclusive future. Our university is ranked in the top 100 universities globally for sustainability and weaves opportunities for students to learn and contribute to SDGs in all aspects of their university experience.

The University of Canterbury contributes to the pool of diverse knowledge that we will, in turn, pass on to the next generation. We are inspired by the Ngāi Tahu whakataukī: mō tātou, ā, mō ngā uri ā muri ake nei – for us and our children after us.

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