Top 300 QS
UC is ranked among the top 300 universities in the 2023 World University Rankings
The University of Canterbury (UC) is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and is consistently recognised for delivering research-informed teaching and learning, and for its commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
UC achieved thirteenth in the world for Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production and placed in the top 80 globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings in 2023.
As an organisation, UC is on track to be carbon net neutral by 2030.
#2 in New Zealand for employability
*2023 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) rankings
Top 100 best student city
*2023 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Rankings
Top 300 QS
UC is ranked among the top 300 universities in the 2023 World University Rankings
QS stars 5 stars
In 2011, the University of Canterbury became the first New Zealand University to receive the 5 Stars rating by QS.
Top 80 Impact Rankings
UC placed in the top 80 globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings in 2023.
Top 100 Geography
Geography at the UC is ranked in the top 100 in the 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject.
Top 100 Engineering Civil Structural
Civil and Structural Engineering at UC is ranked among the top 100 in the 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject.
Top 100 Linguistics
Linguistics at UC is ranked 90th in the world for the 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject