University of Canterbury (reviews)

Wide range in the quality of education provided between courses. Some courses I undertook, such as those focused on economics and management, were fairly mediocre with regards to the quality of teaching and how it related to assessments. My Law degree, however, was filled with enthusiastic teaching staff who seemed to genuinely care about our success, as well as our ability to translate it into academic and post-academic achievements.

I started university here in 2012 the year following a major earthquake in the city. The university really made up for the lack of social spaces in the city by boosting community spaces on campus and funding for club events which helped create a fantastic sense of community at the university.

My course immersed me deeply into my upcoming field very quickly. I felt like I was learning from experience constantly and inclusivity was considered very important within the course.

It was mentally and physically challenging. There were times when further support and communication were needed, but at the conclusion of the course I did succeed.

As a student coming from out of the city, accomodation options were numerous well situated for accessing the campus. They were, however, not cheap. The amenities and buildings were good.

On campus parking is not free and it can be difficult to get around. You may wish to consider public transport when commuting to and from campus.

Canterbury university handled the drastic change that came with the pandemic. While my first and second years were not what I was expecting, having to study from home for a lot of it, the university did a good job in creating a welcoming campus and making sure everybody felt safe and comfortable. As a recent graduate I had a good experience here, learnt a lot with my degree and made a lot of friends.