University of Canterbury overview

Q. What is the main USP of University of Canterbury?

Ans. The University is well known for its Engineering and Science programmes, with its Civil Engineering Programme ranked 9th in the world (Academic Ranking of World universities, 2021). The University also offers a wide range of other courses including degree in Arts, commerce, Education (Physical education), Fine, Arts, Forestry, Health Sciences, Law, Criminal Justice, Antarctic Studies, Music, Social Work, Speech and Language pathology, Sports Coaching and Teaching.

Q. What is the ranking of University of Canterbury?

• The University ranked 401-500 by ARWU (World)
• The university ranked 258 by QS World University Ranking
• It ranked 501-600 by THE
• It ranked 3-4 by ARWU (National)
• It also ranked 3 by CWUR (National)

Q. What is University of Canterbury famous for?

Ans. The University is well known for its Engineering and Science programmes, with its Civil Engineering Programme ranked 9th in the world (Academic Ranking of World universities, 2021). The University also offers a wide range of other courses including degree in Arts, commerce, Education (Physical education), Fine, Arts, Forestry, Health Sciences, Law, Criminal Justice, Antarctic Studies, Music, Social Work, Speech and Language pathology, Sports Coaching and Teaching.

Q. Is Canterbury large city?

Ans. Yes, Canterbury is a large city in New Zealand.

Q. Who are the top Alumni of University of Canterbury?

Ans. The notable alumni of University of Canterbury are –

• Ernest Rutherford – Noble Prize in Chemistry
• Margaret Mahy – Author
• John Key – 38th Prime Minister of New Zealand
• Rita Angus – Painter
• Ian Axford – Space Scientist
• David Beauchamp – Civil Engineering
• Neil Cherry – Environmental Scientist
• Helen Connon – Educational Pioneer
• Rhys Darby – Comedian
• Ian Foster – Computer Scientist

Q. Is the University of Canterbury recognized?

Ans. Yes

Q. How is the campus of the University of Canterbury?

Ans. The University of Canterbury has three campuses that are –

• Ilam – it is the main campus of the University of Canterbury located in Christchurch. It has three libraries with the Central Library. It is also home to cafes and restaurants as well as pharmacy, bookshop, the UC rec Centre and UC Health centre
• Dovedale – it has Christchurch College of Education. It is located adjacent to Ilam Campus. It also has old Henry Library, The Christchurch College of English and Sonada student residences.
• City - The Christchurch City campus has Christchurch Arts Centre and the Mananwa building which is a part of faculty of health. It also includes the Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities.

Q. What are the libraries of the University of Canterbury?

Ans. The University of Canterbury has three libraries that are –

• Central Library – the Central Library has collections of over 2 million physical items including books, archives, journal and a miscellany of other items that support research and teaching in Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, Commerce, Music and Fine Arts.
• EPS Library – it supports research and teaching in Engineering, forestry and sciences.
• Macmillian Brown Library – it is a research library, archive and art gallery that specializes in collecting items related to New Zealand and Pacific Islands history.