Founded in 1873, University of Canterbury is New Zealand's second oldest university. It has reached a 5-Star ranking under the QS Stars, has been accredited by AACSB and AMBA and provides a broad range of courses and a vivid campus atmosphere with students from around all around the world. In the Performance-Based Research Fund Report of 2012, University of Canterbury has been ranked 1st or 2nd in research in New Zealand in ten subject areas.