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The University of Canterbury is New Zealand’s second oldest university. It was founded in 1873 as Canterbury College, the first constituent college of the University of New Zealand. Wikipedia Address: 20 Kirkwood Avenue, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8041 Students: 17,299 (2018) Total enrollment: 16,253 (2017) Website: Situated on 76 hectares in the leafy Christchurch suburb of Ilam, the UC campus is a beautiful space to learn in. The UC campus is stunning during the spring when all flowers bloom, especially cherry blossoms. The Ilam campus is the central hub where learning and living are combined. It houses teaching and learning facilities, accommodation and leisure activities all together. With expansive green spaces and gardens, UC builds off the natural beauty by which it is surrounded. This includes Christchurch’s iconic Avon river which meanders alongside University Drive through the campus. The campus contains four libraries as well as com