Top 300 QS
UC is ranked among the top 300 universities in the 2023 World University Rankings
The University of Canterbury (UC) is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and is consistently recognised for delivering research-informed teaching and learning, and for its commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
UC achieved thirteenth in the world for Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production and placed in the top 80 globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings in 2023.
As an organisation, UC is on track to be carbon net neutral by 2030.
#2 in New Zealand for employability
*2023 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) rankings
Top 100 best student city
*2023 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Rankings
Top 300 QS
UC is ranked among the top 300 universities in the 2023 World University Rankings
QS stars 5 stars
In 2011, the University of Canterbury became the first New Zealand University to receive the 5 Stars rating by QS.
Top 80 Impact Rankings
UC placed in the top 80 globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings in 2023.
Top 100 Geography
Geography at UC is ranked in the top 100 in the 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject.
Top 100 Engineering Civil Structural
Civil and Structural Engineering at UC is ranked among the top 100 in the 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject.
Top 100 Linguistics
Linguistics at UC is ranked =71st in the world for the 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | The University of Canterbury is a prestigious destination that ranked =256th in the QS World University Rankings in 2024. Find out Why UC is special and check out our other rankings, accreditations, and more.
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | The University of Canterbury is a prestigious destination that ranked =256th in the QS World University Rankings in 2024. Find out Why UC is special and check out our other rankings, accreditations, and more.
In 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) ranked the University of Canterbury in the top 501-600 universities in the world. UC’s Business and Economics course increased to 126-150, while six other subject areas retained their ranking from the year before. Find out more about how UC ranks in the range of subject areas we offer.
In 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) ranked the University of Canterbury in the top 501-600 universities in the world. UC’s Business and Economics course increased to 126-150, while six other subject areas retained their ranking from the year before. Find out more about how UC ranks in the range of subject areas we offer.
UC qualifications are accredited by several regulatory and professional bodies. We're also subject to regular review by the Academic Quality Agency of Universities NZ to make sure we maintain appropriate academic standards. Check out the accrediting bodies for the degrees we offer.
UC qualifications are accredited by several regulatory and professional bodies. We're also subject to regular review by the Academic Quality Agency of Universities NZ to make sure we maintain appropriate academic standards. Check out the accrediting bodies for the degrees we offer.
The Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) is conducted every six years in New Zealand by the Tertiary Education Commission. The latest results in 2018 show UC continues to produce high quality research. Learn more about how UC ranks in the wide range of subject areas we offer.
The Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) is conducted every six years in New Zealand by the Tertiary Education Commission. The latest results in 2018 show UC continues to produce high quality research. Learn more about how UC ranks in the wide range of subject areas we offer.
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