Christchurch is home to the second oldest university in New Zealand, the University of Canterbury, widely respected for its academic excellence in teaching and research. Participants enjoy access to a wide spectrum of course offerings, as the university is highly ranked for civil engineering, education, accounting and history among other disciplines, along with an unbeatable base for exploring some of the world’s most thrilling landscapes, including the South Island’s stunning Southern Alps and majestic Fjordlands. Students find it easy to meet similarly-minded explorers in their apartment-style university housing.
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University of Otago, Full Degree
As New Zealand’s first university, founded in 1869, the University of Otago has earned an international reputation for excellence in research and teaching. Otago is ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world and has been placed in the top 100 for 13 subject areas including Anthropology, Anatomy and Physiology, Archaeology, Development Studies, Dentistry, Psychology and Sports-related subjects (QS World Rankings). Otago is known for its state-of-the-art lecture theatres, research laboratories and libraries. In addition to being a center of academic excellence, Otago is New Zealand’s only true residential university which offers a student lifestyle that is unparalleled in New Zealand.
Macquarie University, Full Degree
Established in 1964, Macquarie University began as a bold experiment in higher education. Built to break from traditions: to be distinctive, progressive, and to be transformational. Today, the university continues to be a source of inspiration with top-notch research and faculty.