www.canterbury.ac.nz
The University of Canterbury (Māori: Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha; postnominal abbreviation Cantuar. or Cant. for Cantuariensis, the Latin name for Canterbury), New Zealand's second-oldest university, operates in the suburb of Ilam in the city of Christchurch, New Zealand. It offers degrees in Arts, Commerce, Education (physical education), Engineering, Fine Arts, Forestry, Law, Music, Social Work, Speech and Language Therapy, Science, Sports Coaching and Teaching.
History
The University originated in 1873 in the centre of Christchurch as Canterbury College, the first constituent college of the University of New Zealand. It became the second institution in New Zealand providing tertiary-level education (following the University of Otago, established in 1869), and the fourth in Australasia.
The Canterbury Museum and Library and Christ's College, dissatisfied with the state of higher education in Canterbury, had both worked towards setting up Canterbury College. In 1933, the name changed from Canterbury College to Canterbury University College. In 1957 the name changed again to the present University of Canterbury.
Until 1961, the University formed part of the University of New Zealand (UNZ), and issued degrees in its name. That year saw the dissolution of the federal system of tertiary education in New Zealand, and the University of Canterbury became an independent University awarding its own degrees. Upon the UNZ's demise, Canterbury Agricultural College became a constituent college of the University of Canterbury, as Lincoln College. Lincoln College became independent in 1990 as a full university in its own right.
Over the period from 1961 to 1974, the university campus relocated from the centre of the city to its much larger current site in the suburb of Ilam. The neo-gothic buildings of the old campus became the site of the Christchurch Arts Centre, a hub for arts, crafts and entertainment in Christchurch.
For many years the university worked closely with the Christchurch College of Education, leading to a full merger in 2007
Campus
The University has a main campus of 76 hectares at Ilam, a suburb of Christchurch: about 5 km from the centre of the city. Adjacent to the main campus stands the University's College of Education, with its own sports-fields and grounds. The University maintains six libraries, with the Central Library (Māori: Te Puna Mātauraka o Waitaha) housed in the tallest building on campus, the 11-storey James Hight building.
The University's College of Education maintains additional small campuses in Nelson, Tauranga and Timaru, and "teaching centres" in Greymouth, New Plymouth, Rotorua and Timaru. The University has staff in regional information offices in Nelson, Timaru, and Auckland.
Canterbury University has six halls of residence: Bishop Julius Hall, College House (University of Canterbury), Rochester and Rutherford Hall, University Hall, Sonoda Christchurch Campus and Ilam Village.
Research
The UC Research Profile showcases UC's research excellence. The Profile provides information about individual researchers, the projects they are working on, the research groups they belong to, the specialist equipment that they use for research, and their affiliations. All of this information is linked to give a comprehensive view of research at UC.
Business and Industry
The University of Canterbury has a worldwide reputation for excellence and a well established track record in innovation and problem solving. By drawing on the resources of the University (whether it be people, facilities, or technology investment) we are able to provide opportunities that will place you and your business at the leading edge, the University of Canterbury is committed to helping business succeed.
Academic Departments and Schools
Accounting and Information Systems
Biological Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry
Civil and Natural Resources Engineering
Communication Disorders
Computer Science and Software Engineering
Economics and Finance
Educational Studies and Human Development
Electrical and Computer Engineering Fine Arts, Music and Theatre, Centre for
Forestry
Geography
Geological Sciences
Humanities
Law
Languages, Cultures and Linguistics
Literacies and Arts in Education
Management Māori and Indigenous Studies
Māori, Social and Cultural Studies in Education
Mathematics and Statistics
Mechanical Engineering
Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
Sciences and Physical Education
Social and Political Sciences
Social Work and Human Services
University of Canterbury was ranked 186th in the 2008 THES-QS World University Ranking.
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