A premium private education group
Since 1999, Canterbury Education Group has grown from one small college into one of Australia's largest private tertiary education groups: eight institutions across four sectors, six campus cities in Australia and New Zealand, and teams in ten countries offshore.
- Established 1999
- Vocational · English Language · Higher Education · University Pathways
- Australia · New Zealand · Online
From one small college to one of Australia's largest private tertiary education groups
In 1999, Canterbury Business College opened as a small VET college, and CEG was officially formed in 2004. Every institution and campus since has compounded that growth, from English language and technical training to higher education, online qualifications and university pathways.
● New institution ◯ CEG milestone ○ Campus opening or milestone. Hover or tap any marker for detail.
Four sectors. One connected group.
Whether you are learning English, building a career, progressing to university or earning a degree, there is a Canterbury institution designed for the next step, and the one after it.
Vocational Education
Industry-ready skillsPractical, career-focused qualifications delivered on campus in Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast, and fully online with CTDI.
English Language
Confidence in every conversationEnglish language study in Sydney and Auckland, building the communication skills that open doors to further study and work.
Higher Education
Degrees that open doorsBusiness and university study across Sydney, Melbourne, Darwin and Auckland, with pathways that recognise the learning you have already done.
University Pathways
From diploma to degreeLaunched globally in April 2026, CTDI University Pathways connect nationally recognised qualifications to partner universities and colleges in Australia and overseas, including Griffith, Curtin Dubai, Apex, ASA and CIM.
Find the Canterbury institution that fits you
Choose a study area and we'll highlight the institutions that match.
Canterbury Institute of Management
Business-focused higher education across three Australian cities, including pathways into the Bachelor of Business.
Visit websiteCanterbury Institute of Management, New Zealand
English language and business study in Auckland, including the NZ Certificate in English Language (Academic) and the NZ Diploma of Business.
Visit websiteCanterbury Training and Development Institute
Nationally recognised online qualifications in Artificial Intelligence, Digital Marketing and Sustainability. RTO 46515.
Visit websiteCanterbury Business College
Vocational education in the heart of Sydney, built around practical skills and real career outcomes.
Visit websiteCanterbury Technical Institute
Technical and vocational training in Brisbane since 2008, and on the Gold Coast since March 2024.
Visit websiteCanterbury Language Academy
Founded in 2004, CLA teaches English language courses in Sydney for students building confidence for study, work and life in Australia.
Visit websiteUSQ Sydney Education Centre
Operating since 2001, a Sydney centre for university study connecting students with the University of Southern Queensland.
Visit websiteCanterbury Medical College
Joined CEG in early 2026 as ACBC and became Canterbury Medical College in mid-2026, bringing medical courses into the group.
Visit websiteSix cities. Two nations. One group.
Tap a city to zoom in and meet the institutions on campus there. Tap a logo to visit that institution's website.
Beyond the map: study from anywhere
CTDI delivers nationally recognised qualifications 100% online and self-paced, so your campus can be wherever you are.
CTDIVocational · OnlineCanterbury Training and Development Institute100% online · Self-pacedVisit website
Our people, on the ground in ten countries
CEG teams are based offshore in key student markets across Asia, Africa and New Zealand, close to the students and partners we serve, and connected to our head office in Sydney.
Select a country to view the contact details of our team there.
Start anywhere. Go further.
CEG's institutions are designed to connect, so what you learn at one step can carry you towards the next.
Build your foundation
Begin with English language study or foundation skills that prepare you for the course you want to take.
CLA · CBCGain industry skills
Earn a nationally recognised vocational qualification, on campus or fully online and at your own pace.
CTI · CTDI · CMCProgress to a degree
Move into higher education with credit recognised where you are eligible, and finish with a university-level qualification.
CIM · USQ SECOne group. Multiple options for your students
Every CEG provider offers its own individual agent agreement, so you choose the institutions that fit your students best.
One group, multiple options
Go to our agents page and start your CEG partnership journey today.
Go to the agents page For institutions & partnersStart a partnership conversation
Articulation, pathways, collaborative delivery and industry partnerships. Tell us what you have in mind.
Contact our teamQuestions, answered
What is Canterbury Education Group?
Canterbury Education Group (CEG) is an Australian education group founded in 1999. It delivers vocational, English language, higher education and university pathway programs through eight registered providers, with campuses across Australia and in New Zealand.
Which institutions are part of CEG?
CEG's institutions are Canterbury Institute of Management (CIM), Canterbury Institute of Management New Zealand, Canterbury Training and Development Institute (CTDI), Canterbury Business College (CBC), Canterbury Technical Institute (CTI), Canterbury Language Academy (CLA), USQ Sydney Education Centre, and Canterbury Medical College (CMC), formerly ACBC.
Where are CEG's campuses?
CEG has campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Darwin, Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Auckland, New Zealand. CTDI delivers fully online, so you can study from anywhere.
Can I study online?
Yes. Canterbury Training and Development Institute (CTDI) delivers nationally recognised qualifications 100% online and self-paced.
How do I apply?
Applications are made directly with the institution that offers your course. Visit that institution's website from the section above, or contact our team and we will point you to the right one.
Can I move between CEG institutions?
Many CEG institutions are designed to connect, and some pathways offer credit. Credit and admission outcomes are always decided by the receiving institution, so please ask our team about your situation.
Not sure where to begin? Ask our team.
It costs nothing to ask. Tell us what you want to study and where, and we'll point you to the right Canterbury institution.
Course availability, credit, admission and tuition outcomes depend on each institution's requirements, eligibility and assessment processes.