Global Directory Universities

Rank #301 · New Zealand (NZ)

University of Canterbury

Overall: 44.5 Teaching: 24.3 Research: 27.2 Citations: 72.7 Industry: 38.5 International: 93.1
University of Canterbury

Overview

Established in 1873, the University of Canterbury (UC) is the second-oldest university in New Zealand, located in Christchurch. It is globally recognized for its world-class engineering and science programs and its robust research culture. The university played a significant role in the academic upbringing of Ernest Rutherford, the father of nuclear physics, and continues to be a major hub for scientific innovation in the South Island.

Subject Areas

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Sport Science
  • Veterinary Science
  • Biological Sciences
  • Education
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Archaeology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • Architecture
  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health
  • Computer Science
  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Geography
  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Psychology
  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics

Programs & Costs

Program data derived from International Education Costs dataset. Values shown in USD.

Program Level Duration Tuition Living Cost Rent
Mechanical Engineering PhD 4 yrs $31000 72.4 $950

University Name

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University Name University of Canterbury
University Name Normalized university of canterbury

Profile

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Institution name University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wananga o Waitaha
Location New Zealand
Region Oceania
City Christchurch
Size Large
Focus CO
Research Very High
Status Public

Academic reputation

FieldValue
Score 34.7
Rank 253

Employer reputation

FieldValue
Score 27.3
Rank 352

Faculty/student

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Score 10.4
Rank 701+

Citations per faculty

FieldValue
Score 31.4
Rank 419

International faculty

FieldValue
Score 100
Rank 77

International students

FieldValue
Score 27.7
Rank 449

International research network

FieldValue
Score 63
Rank 585

Employment outcomes

FieldValue
Score 82.3
Rank 109

Sustainability

FieldValue
Score 91.1
Rank 86=