Program Overview

University of Canterbury Programs

The University of Canterbury offers a wide range of programs for students.

Study Options

The university provides various study options, including:

• Qualifications
• Subjects
• Courses
• Academic study options
• Transition programmes
• Other study options
• UC Graduate School
• School & community outreach
• Library

Faculties

The university is composed of several faculties, including:

• Arts
• Business
• Education
• Engineering
• Health
• Law
• Science

Research

The university is involved in various research areas, including:

• About UC's research
• Doing research at UC
• eResearch at UC
• Research groups and centres
• Research specialities and projects
• Resources & facilities

Student Life

The university offers a range of services to support student life, including:

• Accommodation
• Communities and clubs
• Facilities
• Sports, fitness and recreation
• Student life
• Support and wellbeing
• Accessibility
• Financial support
• Safety and security
• Careers for students

Student Ambassador Programme

The Student Ambassador Programme is a leadership and service programme that aims to grow intercultural skills and cultural diversity within the accommodation community.

• The programme is open to both domestic and international students at any level of study.
• It is run in partnership with ISANA New Zealand (International Students Association of New Zealand and Australia).
• The programme provides opportunities for participants to:
  • Grow their intercultural skills within UC Halls of Residence.
  • Increase their collective capability to integrate international students into UC Halls of Residence and to help overcome cultural barriers.
  • Grow cultural diversity within the accommodation community.
• Students completing the programme will receive a UC/ISANA Students as Intercultural Leaders Award.