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Welcome to University of Canterbury - New Zealand
About University of Canterbury
Established in 1873, Canterbury College, as the University was originally known, was only the second university in New Zealand. Housed in graceful stone buildings on a central city block, The University of Canterbury was dependent for survival on rents from high country farms with which it had been endowed by the Canterbury Provincial Council.University of Caterbury was set up on the Oxbridge model with one major difference: women students were admitted from the start. An early graduate, Helen Connon, became the first woman in the then British Empire to win honours.
Vision and Values:
Since its founding the University of Canterbury and its people have made a difference locally and globally. Proud of that past, we now look to the future with fresh vision that blends the best of Canterbury tradition with the innovation necessary for success in a changing world. People are crucial to this process – people who are prepared to make a difference.
We will make a difference by the diligence we bring to our studies; the passion and rigour we bring to our teaching and research; the inclusiveness and transparency we bring to our decision-making; the pride we bring to our administrative tasks; the dedication we bring to service; and the courtesy, collegiality and respect we bring to our interactions.
We will make a difference to our city, region and nation by the quality of our graduates; the relevance and excellence of our research; the inspiration of our creative arts; the positive impact of our collaboration with others; the strength of our bonds with community, business, industry, and government; and the leadership we show in Treaty, equity and environmental issues.
We will make a difference internationally by enhancing the Canterbury tradition of world-class research and scholarship; working with selected overseas institutions; providing a welcoming destination for international students, and sending out well-equipped graduates who are prepared to make their mark on the world stage.
The university of Canterbury offers:
The University of Canterbury comprises its staff, students, graduates and alumni. The University of Canterbury Act 1961 describes the purpose of the University as existing “for the advancement of knowledge and the dissemination and maintenance thereof by teaching and research.” This is carried through to the Education Act 1989 and informs the mission of the University.
Institutes:
College of Business and Economics:The academic study of business and economics has a long and distinguished history at the University of Canterbury. In 2006, the College of Business and Economics comprising the Departments of Accounting and Information Systems, Economics and Finance, Management and the National Centre for Research on Europe celebrated the centenary of the establishment of the Bachelor of Commerce degree at UC. This makes it one of the oldest such qualifications in the world.
College of Engineering:University of Canterbury's College of Engineering has earned an international reputation for its research, which is fostered through exchange programmes, ties with industry and the University's many research centres. Study within the College of Engineering balances first-class theoretical education with challenging practical work and hands-on industry experience.
Established in 1873, Canterbury College, as the University was originally known, was only the second university in New Zealand. Housed in graceful stone buildings on a central city block, The University of Canterbury was dependent for survival on rents from high country farms with which it had been endowed by the Canterbury Provincial Council.University of Caterbury was set up on the Oxbridge model with one major difference: women students were admitted from the start. An early graduate, Helen Connon, became the first woman in the then British Empire to win honours.
Vision and Values:
Since its founding the University of Canterbury and its people have made a difference locally and globally. Proud of that past, we now look to the future with fresh vision that blends the best of Canterbury tradition with the innovation necessary for success in a changing world. People are crucial to this process – people who are prepared to make a difference.
We will make a difference by the diligence we bring to our studies; the passion and rigour we bring to our teaching and research; the inclusiveness and transparency we bring to our decision-making; the pride we bring to our administrative tasks; the dedication we bring to service; and the courtesy, collegiality and respect we bring to our interactions.
We will make a difference to our city, region and nation by the quality of our graduates; the relevance and excellence of our research; the inspiration of our creative arts; the positive impact of our collaboration with others; the strength of our bonds with community, business, industry, and government; and the leadership we show in Treaty, equity and environmental issues.
We will make a difference internationally by enhancing the Canterbury tradition of world-class research and scholarship; working with selected overseas institutions; providing a welcoming destination for international students, and sending out well-equipped graduates who are prepared to make their mark on the world stage.
The university of Canterbury offers:
- World-class research
- Inspirational teaching
- A vibrant campus environment
- A great student lifestyle with students from around the world
The University of Canterbury comprises its staff, students, graduates and alumni. The University of Canterbury Act 1961 describes the purpose of the University as existing “for the advancement of knowledge and the dissemination and maintenance thereof by teaching and research.” This is carried through to the Education Act 1989 and informs the mission of the University.
- Our purpose within the international community of scholars is to advance knowledge by research; to maintain and disseminate this knowledge through teaching, publications and critical debate; to confirm outcomes through the awarding and conferring of degrees, diplomas and certificates; to serve as a repository of knowledge and expertise; and to act as critic and conscience of society.
- Our purpose within the New Zealand tertiary sector is to contribute to a tertiary education system that is characterised by excellence, relevance, academic freedom and improved access for all; to work with others to enrich intellectual discourse, educational quality and research activity; and to contribute to the intellectual, cultural, social and economic life and well-being of our city, region and nation.
- Our purpose as a university of Aotearoa New Zealand, acknow-ledging the Treaty of Waitangi in all our activities, is to respond and contribute to the educational, research and development needs and aspirations of Maori, as tangata whenua.
Institutes:
College of Business and Economics:The academic study of business and economics has a long and distinguished history at the University of Canterbury. In 2006, the College of Business and Economics comprising the Departments of Accounting and Information Systems, Economics and Finance, Management and the National Centre for Research on Europe celebrated the centenary of the establishment of the Bachelor of Commerce degree at UC. This makes it one of the oldest such qualifications in the world.
College of Engineering:University of Canterbury's College of Engineering has earned an international reputation for its research, which is fostered through exchange programmes, ties with industry and the University's many research centres. Study within the College of Engineering balances first-class theoretical education with challenging practical work and hands-on industry experience.
- Chemical and Process Engineering
- Civil and Natural Resources Engineering
- Computer Science and Software Engineering
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Mechanical Engineering
- School of Forestry