Immersed in the heart of Ōtautahi Christchurch – the second largest city in New Zealand – Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) provides students with world-class opportunities for education, exploration, and recreation, with all the conveniences of a modern city and in close proximity to beautiful beaches and mountains. UC delivers a high standard of education and facilitates creative and innovative research for the benefit of local and global communities. The university values whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, and tiakitanga, guiding its work and interactions. Established in 1873 as Canterbury College, it became an independent university in 1961 and ranks among the world's top 300 universities.