Established in 1873, University of Canterbury is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Christchurch (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Canterbury. Officially recognized by the Ministry for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment of New Zealand, University of Canterbury (UC) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational New Zealand higher education institution. University of Canterbury (UC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 147 years old New Zealand higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
