Due to the uncertainty created by COVID-19, and in the interests of everyone’s personal safety, we have suspended campus tours at this time. We have added some virtual tours below and will share more soon.
Campus tours
Due to the uncertainty created by COVID-19, and in the interests of everyone’s personal safety, we have suspended campus tours at this time. There will be no campus or accommodation tours offered while Aotearoa New Zealand is at Alert Level 2. (The July dates shown below are only indicative and will be cancelled if the country remains at Level 2 in July. Tour options will be reviewed when we get to Level 1.)
We have added some virtual tours below and will share more soon.
Take a virtual tour
(Click on your interest area below to explore)
College of Engineering virtual tour
College of Science virtual tour
We encourage you to visit our attractive and welcoming Campus on a guided or self-guided tour.
Campus tours are scheduled on most Fridays during term time. At other times, you are welcome to take a self-guided campus tour.
Tours are not available on weekends or Public Holidays.
Campus tours start at 9:30am sharp. Good footwear, weather suitable clothing and snacks help for an enjoyable tour.
What you will see
Our Tour Guides give insider knowledge of different areas of the university.
Guided campus tours
Guided campus tours visit the library, bookshop, lecture theatres, the recreation centre, student social and study spaces, and some of our fantastic new learning facilities.
College visits
Tours on the first Friday of the month and during the school holidays include a visit to 2 areas of study (Colleges) you are most interested in. This will include a tour of the college facilities specific to your interest and a broad overview of your area of interest. Please book in with a Liaison Officer if you require course planning advice.
Halls of Residence
A visit to the halls of residence can be added to your tour booking form. Please click that you would 'like to visit the halls of residence' and you will be added to the accommodation tour. Each hall of residence takes 30 minutes to view, and a walking tour will take you to all of the accommodation options. Please wear comfortable footwear.
Please note: From September 19th accommodation tours will only be available by individual appointment. Please contact the Hall of Residence(s) you are interested in visiting directly.
Book a Campus Tour & Optional Accommodation Tour
(Please click on the date you would like a tour to reserve your place)
| July 24 | August 14 | September 11 |
| July 31 | August 21 | September 18 |
| August 28 |
Timings of this tour:
9:30am Campus Tour
10:30am Campus Tour Finishes
10:40am Accommodation Walking Tour (Optional)
11:00am Rochester and Rutherford
11:30am Bishop Julius
12:00pm College House
12:40pm University Hall
1:10pm Lunch at University Hall
Book a Campus Tour Only
| July 24 | August 14 | September 11 | October 16 | November 6 |
| July 31 | August 21 | September 18 | October 23 | November 13 |
| August 28 | September 25 | October 30 |
Timings of this tour:
9:30am Campus Tour
10:30am Campus Tour Finishes
Book a Campus Tour, College Visit & Optional Accommodation Tour
(Please click on the date you would like to tour to reserve your place).
*Spaces are limited to 2 people per booking, as spaces are limited for the accommodation tour.
| July 13 | August 7 |
| July 15 | September 4 |
| July 17 |
Timings of this tour:
9:30am Campus Tour
10:30am College Visit 1
11:15am College Visit 2
11:45am Break (approx 55 minutes) or end of tour if not viewing Accommodation
12:40pm Accommodation Tour (for those registered) - each hall takes 30 minutes to view
3:10pm Accommodation Tour Finishes with afternoon tea
Book a Campus Tour & College Visit Only
| July 13 | August 7 | October 5 |
| July 15 | September 4 | October 7 |
| July 17 | October 9 |
Timings of this tour:
9:30am Campus Tour
10:30am College Visit 1
11:15am College Visit 2
11:45am End of Tour
Self-guided campus tours
Can’t make a scheduled tour date? You are welcome to do your own self-guided tour from 9.00am til 4.00pm.
Get a map
Print your Self Guided Campus Tour Map or collect one from the Student Services Centre (Matariki building).
Alternatively, you can download online maps from the UC Finder App from the iTunes Store or Google Play
School tours
We welcome school groups to visit campus.
It is a fantastic opportunity for students to see where they will be studying after secondary school and to encourage them to start planning for their future.
Please complete the UC School Visit Request Form to organise a campus tour for your school.
Open Day
Open Day is the very best option for students as they will have the greatest opportunity to see the widest range of course options and Campus areas.
To find out more information visit Open Day.