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#334 in World

#4 in New Zealand

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University of Canterbury Ranking

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#334

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#261

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#401

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#501

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Q:   How is UC ranked in the world?
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The University of Canterbury is a top-ranking university in New Zealand as well as on a global level. As pe a prominent World University Ranking publisher, UC obtained the rank #256 in World University Rankings in 2024 and in 2025, it is placed at #261. In the 2025 edition, Times Higher Education (THE) has ranked UC in the range #501-600 in World University Rankings.

Q:   What is the University of Canterbury's ranking?
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The University of Canterbury is a top-ranking university in New Zealand as well as on a global level and its world rankings are listed below:

  • #261 in World University Rankings 2025 - QS World University Rankings
  • #501-600 in World University Rankings 2025 - Times Higher Education (THE)
  • #466 in Best Global Universities 2024 - US News and World Report Rankings

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Q:   Is the University of Canterbury NZ MBA good?
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University of Canterbury NZ MBA is a flexible and focused program, which is 18-months long. This course has strong business collaborations and industry co-teaching. The UC MBA is accredited by AMBA, the global standard for MBAs. With real-world case studies and projects in this course, students can gain real-world insights that can be directly applied to the work environment.

Q:   What are the best courses at the University of Canterbury?
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The University of Canterbury is a top-ranking university in New Zealand and offers a wide portfolio of more than 120 qualifications in over 150 different subject areas through its five colleges, namely; College of Arts, College of Engineering, College of Science, College of Education, Health & Human Development, and College of Business & Law. Students can choose from bachelor's courses, graduate courses, postgraduate courses, Diploma courses, honors courses, PhD and doctoral degree courses in the fields of Arts, Commerce, Technology, Fine Arts, Sports, Music, Law, and health sciences. A few of the subject rankings of this university are: 

  • Geography at Canterbury University is ranked in the Top 100 in the 2024 QS World University Rankings by subjects
  • Canterbury University is ranked in the Top 100 in the 2024 QS World University Rankings by subject for Civil and Structural Engineering
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Q:   What is the ranking of Canterbury University in the Global Universities category by U.S. News?
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Canterbury University ranks at #544 in 2024-25 in the Global Universities category by U.S. News & World Report. Some of the subjects of this university that are ranked by U.S. News are Civil Engineering, Ecology, Social Sciences and Public Health, Geosciences, etc. In 2023, the university ranked at #466. This shows that the university's position declined in the 2024 rankings. But, still, it has managed to stay among the Top 600 Universities in the world.

Q:   Which university ranks better among University of Canterbury and Massey University in U.S. News Rankings?
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According to U.S. News & World Report – Global Universities category rankings, the University of Canterbury ranks better at #544 than Massey University. The rank at which Massey University has been positioned is #645 in 2024-25 rankings. The ranks of these universities over the years can be checked from below:

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University of Canterbury QS World University Rankings 2025

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Mathematics501– / –– / –
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering251251– / –
Physics and Astronomy351451– / –
Politics151201– / –
Sociology301301– / –

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Q:   What is Canterbury University ranked in QS Rankings 2025?
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The University of Canterbury QS ranking is #261 in 2025. In the QS rankings, it can be said that UC is ranked among the Top 300 Universities in the 2025 World University Rankings. In 2024, this university was placed at #256. This shows that in 2025, the university's position has declined slightly. Parameters considered to derive QS rankings are academic reputation, citations per faculty, employer reputation, international faculty ratio / international student ratio, etc.

Q:   What are the QS subject rankings of University of Canterbury?
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Canterbury University ranked among the Top 100 in the QS subject rankings in 2024 for courses like Geography, Civil and Structural Engineering, and Linguistics.

  • Civil and Structural Engineering: #51-100
  • Linguistics: #71
  • Geography: #51-100
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University of Canterbury Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking 2025

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Q:   What is the University of Canterbury ranked in Times Higher Education rankings?
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In 2025, the University of Canterbury ranking in Times Higher Education ranking is #501-600. This university ranked at the same position in 2024. Some of the parameters considered for THE rankings are research quality, industry, international outlook, teaching, etc. The University of Canterbury scored the highest in the International Outlook factor with 82.6. Some of the subject rankings in THE 2025 are given as follows:

  • Social Sciences: #201-250
  • Business & Economics: #251-300
  • Law: #251-300
  • Arts & Humanities: #301-400
Q:   Does University of Canterbury rank better than AUT in THE rankings?
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In Times Higher Education rankings 2025, AUT ranks better than the University of Canterbury. AUT ranking in THE is #401-500, whereas, Canterbury University ranks at #501-600. The rankings of both these universities over the years are given below:

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In the Shanghai rankings, the University of Canterbury ranks at #401-500. In the past two years, this university was placed at the same position. The ranking parameters of ARWU are quality of education, quality of faculty, research output, and per capita performance.

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  • 67% students never faced discrimination in this university
Internships3.8
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Master of Business - Batch of 2024
4.6
Amazing university, vibrant campus and a fun student life.
Tips: When considering this university, students should be aware of the structure for studying here. Some students I know came here and forgot they came for the primary purpose of studying, and now concentrate on part-time work instead. Instead of focusing on part-time jobs, you should concentrate on your studies. In addition to that, students should also be outgoing and not just stay home, even if they have recordings of classes. This will help students maintain contact with their professors and their subject material. There are many restaurants here, with cuisine options from Arabian to Indian. Personally, I prefer to cook, as it's cheaper, but I can't be sure of the general pricing, as each restaurant will have different prices. I'd say it will roughly be 20 dollars per meal. There aren't many post-study jobs here. It's difficult for freshers, mostly for graduates. I don't have a list of job roles or salary packages, but I can say that the roles vary from person to person. Some people might get a graduate role, while others might get an experienced role.
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BE (Hons) in Mechatronics Engineering - Batch of 2025
3.8
A challenging but fulfilling and rewarding experience.
Tips: It is very important to understand that moving to a new country can be very challenging and overwhelming. The way life works and the processes are different to what you are used to. I think it was really important for me to try and learn the way people live their lives here since you can't change their way of living, so you need to be open to adapting. However, you should never feel like you are alone. Especially if you are moving to Christchurch for University, there is a whole network of people that you can get in contact with, and there are many different clubs to join. Therefore, you mustn't be scared to go out and meet new people. Embrace the new challenges. For me, joining clubs and/or sports teams is the best way to meet new, like-minded people. Furthermore, in terms of scholarships and funding, I managed to get an international student scholarship that allowed me to live in the halls in my first year for free. There are many scholarships that you can apply for, however, you need to make sure that the scholarship applies to international students. In terms of funding, I was fortunate enough that my parents were able to give me a weekly allowance that enabled me to live my day-to-day life. However, since I am studying engineering and playing cricket, I was also able to find jobs that allowed me to make money over the summertime. As long as you work within your visa restrictions, there is a lot of opportunity to find jobs etc. The university experience has been really amazing and I have been able to learn really cool things, both within the university and through daily life. While my course is very challenging, I have learnt some amazing things and could not be more grateful to be learning high-quality, practical knowledge that can be applied in the real world. New Zealand in general is a beautiful place with amazing people and beautiful views, you cannot say too much bad about this country.
Likes (Safety): Christchurch and New Zealand in general is a very safe city and country. The people are very nice and helpful. Although there are crimes like stealing from cars, as I have experienced, it is very easy to navigate through life and I have rarely had trouble trying to fit in within the community. Especially when joining the university, I felt that everyone was extremely supportive and always looking to make new friends. Therefore, the overall UC community is amazing.
Dislikes (Value for money): New Zealand in general is an expensive place to live. And, with international student feels, it makes it extremely expensive. While I have been fortunate enough that my parents can support me through my undergraduate study, a lot of students would not have the same luxury. It seems quite unjustifiable that as an international student, you pay more than 5x the price for the same courses and resources that a local student would get. I had already been in New Zealand for 2 years before joining the university and had a good network of friends already. Therefore, I did not need support as an international student as I am sure international students need.
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Master of Engineering (Transportation Engineering) - Batch of 2024
3.1
University of Canterbury has highly knowledgeable, experienced, and passionate faculty.
Tips: The University of Canterbury offers a high standard of education. Students should be aware that the coursework is not easy and requires a high level of independent learning, critical thinking, and practical applications. The education system here is very different from what I experienced in my previous institution. I was awarded the New Zealand Excellence Award Scholarship, which covered my tuition and living expenses. The application process was straightforward which involved submitting an academic record, a statement of purpose, and reference letters and the scholarship provided a stipend of NZD 10,000. I am very satisfied with my choice of university, and I would highly recommend it to any student who is seeking a world-class education in a safe and beautiful country. It is safe, scenic, and offers a good quality of life.
Likes (Quality of faculty): The faculty at the University of Canterbury are highly knowledgeable, experienced, and passionate about their areas of expertise. They are very accessible and approachable and maintain open-door policies during office hours. They are also very responsive to emails. In terms of teaching methodology, they emphasize real-world case studies and group projects, and there is a strong focus on advanced software tools. The teaching faculty is also diverse in terms of nationality.
Dislikes (Indian Food): Authentic food options from my country of origin are quite limited here. Most restaurants close by 7 or 8 pm, and there are only a few fast food restaurants like KFC and McDonalds that are open after 8 pm. Casual dining restaurants range from NZD 15 to 25 per meal, while fine dining options can go upwards of NZD 40 to 50. I prefer to cook for myself, as it's more economical and allows me to prepare meals closer to my taste preference. It's also a healthier and more fulfilling option compared to eating out regularly. However, I occasionally enjoy dining out to explore different cuisines or socialize with friends.
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Master of Business Information Systems - Batch of 2025
4.8
Practically oriented in every perspective.
Tips: The enrollment process at the University of Canterbury was easy. For the initial days, it was obvious I felt cultural differences but after getting used to it, it felt like a home away from home. I was awarded a Dean's Award scholarship. I had a good academic score in my Bachelor and previous work experience helped in get the scholarship which was around 5000 NZD. I am fully satisfied with my university, course and the country - New Zealand.
Likes (Public transportation): The public transportation in Christchurch is excellent. It is well connected to the campus, and even towns 40-50 km from Christchurch are connected with good frequency of timings. The bus is the primary mode of transportation, and fares are subsidized for students at a rate of 1 NZD.
Dislikes (Part time work): There are some jobs on campus like Tutor, Research Assistant, and part-time in some cafes around the campus. Talking about Off-campus jobs there are plenty of them but you must have relevant work experience to easily get those. Academics are easily manageable with the job. Most of the jobs pay the minimum wage in New Zealand which is around 23 NZD.
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Master of Business - Batch of 2025
4.5
Learning with fun, and interaction with different communities and people.
Tips: Don't think! Just come to the University of Canterbury. It's the best university. The university provides everything here. All the faculty are here to guide us from scratch. The university has different departments for students to help. The university is very active in terms of hosting events and helping students.
Likes (Indian Food): Hygiene is followed. Quality of food is delivered. Here maximum options are non-vegetarian, but I am a vegetarian. So, I don't eat much from the outside restaurants. I am an Indian and close to my accommodation. There is an Indian restaurant where I go to and enjoy my meal fortnightly. The price is not expensive because if one is earning then he/she can afford eating outside. I prefer to cook by myself and enjoy my meal.
Dislikes (Value for money): It's expensive as compared to other universities. But the fees is justified as we can see that the course offers 180 credits towards our degree, which is good. The professors are very supportive. They are always there to help and encourage us to do good. My overall experience has been the best here.
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Master of Architectural Engineering - Batch of 2024
3.4
University of Canterbury provides many on campus events for students.
Tips: It is hard to get a job in my field because there are not a lot of job opportunities available. Also, there are students from different countries, so there will be some culture shock. There are no scholarships available for my course. The people are kind and welcoming, especially if you respect their culture. The elderly are friendly and open to having warm conversations. Christchurch is a quiet and peaceful place, and the people enjoy that kind of life. I feel safe on and off campus, and most of the campus is open to students so they can study whenever they want. Overall, I am satisfied with the campus, the country, and the university.
Dislikes (Internships): Unfortunately, internships are not part of the curriculum here like they are in India. This makes it challenging to gain hands-on experience, especially since most employers require knowledge of New Zealand laws and standards. In India, internships are available at any firm, but here most internships are through agencies and students have to pay for them.
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