The University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha (UC)，established in 1873， is one of the leading research universities in New Zealand.  UC has produced a number of well-known graduates who have impacted the world we live in today and become leaders in their field. Today, UC graduates are well-known for their willingness and capacity to have an impact in their chosen endeavour. By nurturing a spirit of inquiry, UC challenges its students to explore their chosen academic pursuit and venture into unfamiliar fields of knowledge and learning. 

The university offers STU students the enrolment of a study abroad program at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand.