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01 October 2026

UC is a leading research-intensive university, delivering research impact to make a difference for people and the planet.

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Research with real-world impact

The University of Canterbury, in partnership with Ngāi Tūāhuriri, advances research that strengthens Aotearoa New Zealand's wellbeing and contributes to global knowledge and innovation.

Guided by shared aspirations for flourishing communities, resilient environments, and equitable futures, UC supports impactful, interdisciplinary research through three core Research Commitments and a set of Signature Capabilities that reflect our distinctive strengths. 

Top 100

world rankings for 3 subjects
(ARWU 2026).

67%

of UC indexed research publications in 2025 included international collaborators.

$163m

invested in laboratories and teaching infrastructure.


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