Accommodation
Halls of Residence
Hall life is fun, exciting, challenging and a great opportunity to make lifelong friends from throughout New Zealand and the rest of the world. Living in a hall means that you will have a supportive living and study environment.
Many students apply to live in one of UC’s six halls of residence
- Bishop Julius Hall (fully-catered)
- College House (fully-catered)
- Ilam Apartments (2012) (semi, fully or self-catered)
- Rochester and Rutherford Hall (fully-catered)
- Sonoda Christchurch Campus (2012) (semi or fully-catered)
- University Hall (fully-catered)
All of which are located a few minutes walk away from campus facilities and offer
- fully-furnished rooms
- computer facilities with University network and internet access
- social and recreational facilities
- study rooms and organised entertainment
Private renting
Students may opt for a second year in the halls or go flatting after their first year of study. There is a good selection of affordable rental housing close to the University.
Rent usually costs upwards from $110 per room a week, plus bills and food.
Hall life is fun, exciting, challenging and a great opportunity to make lifelong friends
Homestay/Private Board
Homestays (or private board) are also available close to the University and throughout Christchurch in a diverse range of homes offering a variety of living situations.
International students under 18 years of age must have their accommodation organised through the UC Accommodation Office, or they must stay with their parent(s).
Accommodation office
Accommodation Office website
+64 3 364 2959
accommodation@canterbury.ac.nz
