Become Christchurch Educated

18 Study in Christchurch and Canterbury
19 Study in Christchurch and Canterbury
Our Christchurch Educated
Public Tertiary Institutions
Lincoln University
Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki
Patrick Yeung
Patrick.yeung@lincoln.ac.nz
New Zealand’s only specialist land-based university.
QS 2024 ranked 362 in the world, top 101-150 in Agriculture and
Forestry, and top 101-150 in Hospitality and Leisure.
15th in small Universities and 4,500 students from over 60 countries.
Seven farms and 17 research centres and collaborations.
Field trips and practical work opportunities.
Canterbury is home to three university
campuses ranked in the top 2% in the world
with programmes in the top 150, including
world-class centres of excellence in Agriculture
at Lincoln University, and Engineering, Science
and Technology at the University of Canterbury.
Ara Institute of Canterbury I Te Pūkenga is
the South Island’s largest Institute of Skills
and Technology, and part of the 35th largest
tertiary institute in the world.
They are joined by Christchurch’s private
training establishments and English Language
schools delivering quality vocational
qualifications through real-world experience.
Ara Institute of Canterbury
international@ara.ac.nz
Largest Institute of Skills and Technology in the South Island.
Central city location, small classroom settings.
1:13 staff to student ratio ensures a more personal learning
environment and much more face-to-face contact with lecturers.
Ranked 94 out of 1183 universities in the 2023 UI GreenMetric
World University Rankings for sustainability.
An English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programme to
prepare students for successful study at the undergraduate
or postgraduate level.
University of Canterbury
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
Gary Cao
gary.cao@canterbury.ac.nz
NZ’s biggest main and residential campus in a beautiful park-like
setting. Ranked in the top 2% of universities globally.
Has 60+ partner universities and pathways through UC
International College.
NZ’s premier Engineering College and UC Business School which
holds the gold standard ‘triple-crown’ of international business
school accreditations having achieved AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA
accreditations.
Globally recognised university with a 5-star QS ranking for our
internationally renowned teaching and a wealth of cuttingedge
research facilities. Offers internships, startup incubator
programmes, and global study opportunities.
An active student’s association with over 130 student-run clubs.
Study pathways for all levels, foundation to master’s degree.
Applied and hands-on programmes leading to work-ready graduates.
High quality School of English on campus.
University of Otago – Te Whare
Wānanga o Otāgo ki Ōtautahi
Megan Smith
megan.smith@otago.ac.nz
Satellite campus, part of the Otago Medical School offering 50+
programmes across health sciences. Otago is ranked in the top
2% of universities in the world (QS 206).