UC
University of Canterbury
🇳🇿 New Zealand · QS 2026 #261 · THE #401
About University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury is one of the leading universities in New Zealand, engineering specialist. It is ranked #261 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and #401 by Times Higher Education 2026. The university is especially strong in engineering, forestry, sciences. StudyLake helps Indian students with admissions, scholarships and visa guidance for University of Canterbury.
Why choose University of Canterbury
- Globally ranked #261 (QS 2026)
- Strong in Engineering
- Located in New Zealand
- StudyLake application & visa support
Popular programs
EngineeringForestrySciences
Admission requirements
- Academic: Strong academic record; specific cutoffs vary by program. [verify]
- English: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL 90+ (typical) [verify]
- Tests: GRE/GMAT may be required for some programs [verify]
Scholarships
New Zealand Excellence AwardsUniversity of Auckland International ScholarshipsManaaki New Zealand Scholarships
At a glance
| QS 2026 rank | #261 |
| THE 2026 rank | #401 |
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| Living cost | NZD 1,800–2,500/month |