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The University of Canterbury is located in Christchurch, the largest city in New Zealand's South Island.Canterbury was Established in 1873.Canterbury College, as the University was originally known, was only the second university in New Zealand. Housed in graceful stone buildings on a central city block, it was dependent for survival on rents from high country farms with which it had been endowed by the Canterbury Provincial Council.The University of Canterbury has modern teaching spaces, including lecture theatres with the latest facilities, well-equipped laboratories, studios, and study areas, as well as access to a variety of field stations.Student Services provides useful assistance to students on campus.Some 12,000 students are enrolled and each year about 3000 students graduate, 650 of them with higher degrees. As well as the Academic Skills Centre and the International Office.International Student Support (ISS) provides pastoral care for international students at the University of Canterbury.Some 12,000 students are enrolled and each year about 3000 students graduate, 650 of them with higher degrees. The University has retained links with the old town site, now home to the Christchurch Arts Centre, using it as the starting point for graduation processions each year.

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