University of Canterbury

Students can get involved in diverse clubs, societies and events in a picturesque Christchurch setting, with language workshops, writing and study-skills resources, mentoring and free academic advisory available.

Further support includes personal tutors, counselling, health services, disability support, orientation and a buddy system for newcomers.

Personalised careers guidance, workshops, internships, work placements and networking are available to students, alongside Work-Integrated Learning ("Ako ā-Mahi"), which combines study with paid internships.

Christchurch offers arts, museums, festivals and outdoor activities, with the nearby Port Hills and Banks Peninsula providing hiking, mountain biking and wildlife spotting, plus travel access to Queenstown, Wellington and Auckland.

Halls include Bishop Julius Hall, a modern hall, and College House, a historic hall, with room types and meal plans varying by hall alongside Wi-Fi and laundry facilities.

Facilities include the Rutherford Regional Science and Innovation Centre for nanotechnology and biotechnology research, the College of Engineering’s High Voltage and Structural Engineering Laboratories, a School of Fine Arts Digital Media Lab, a gym, indoor courts and outdoor fields.

Students can join over 130 clubs and societies, including the Engineering Society and the International Students’ Association, and sustainability work is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, covering waste minimisation, energy conservation and sustainable transport.