Compare halls of residence
Each hall of residence offers its own unique culture, so check out the options to decide which one will suit you best. Your preference is an individual choice – some students like formality, others prefer independence. Compare your options based on things like location, size, facilities, meals, contract lengths and cost. Whichever hall you reside in, you will be part of a vibrant student community with academic support, and social events and activities to maintain a balanced lifestyle throughout your study.
A first year student is a school leaver generally 17-19 years of age studying Level 1 papers. First year students 20+ are recommended to apply for Ilam Student Accommodation. Hayashi and Sonoda will consider a first year student who will be 20+ on arrival.
- First Year Halls of Residence Comparison Chart
- Beyond First Year Comparison Chart
- Couples and Families Comparison Chart
Check out each hall for in-depth information including 360 panoramas, and view our interactive video below for a video tour and interviews with current residents:
First year halls of residence
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Arcady Hall
First year, fully-catered. Facility provided and operated by a Board of Governors.
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Arcady Hall
First year, fully-catered. Facility provided and operated by a Board of Governors.
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Arcady Hall
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College House
First year, fully-catered. Facility provided and operated by a Board of Governors.
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College House
First year, fully-catered. Facility provided and operated by a Board of Governors.
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College House
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Ilam Student Accommodation
All students, self-catered. Facility provided by Cedar Pacific and operated by UniLodge. Meals plans available for first year students.
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Ilam Student Accommodation
All students, self-catered. Facility provided by Cedar Pacific and operated by UniLodge. Meals plans available for first year students.
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Ilam Student Accommodation
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Kirkwood Avenue Hall
First year, self-catered. Facility provided by the University of Canterbury, and operated by UniLodge.
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Kirkwood Avenue Hall
First year, self-catered. Facility provided by the University of Canterbury, and operated by UniLodge.
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Kirkwood Avenue Hall
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Rochester and Rutherford Hall
First year, fully-catered. Facility provided and operated by an Executive Council.
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Rochester and Rutherford Hall
First year, fully-catered. Facility provided and operated by an Executive Council.
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Rochester and Rutherford Hall
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Tupuānuku
First year, fully-catered. Facility provided by the University of Canterbury, and operated by UniLodge.
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Tupuānuku
First year, fully-catered. Facility provided by the University of Canterbury, and operated by UniLodge.
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Tupuānuku
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University Hall
First year, fully-catered. Facility provided by Cedar Pacific and operated by UniLodge.
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University Hall
First year, fully-catered. Facility provided by Cedar Pacific and operated by UniLodge.
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University Hall
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New Hall Development
Planned for completion in 2026, Tupuārangi will offer catered ensuite rooms for first year students.
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New Hall Development
Planned for completion in 2026, Tupuārangi will offer catered ensuite rooms for first year students.
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New Hall Development
Beyond first year halls of residence
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Campus Houses
Second year+, self-catered. Facility provided by the University of Canterbury, and operated by UniLodge.
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Campus Houses
Second year+, self-catered. Facility provided by the University of Canterbury, and operated by UniLodge.
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Campus Houses
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Hayashi
Second year+, self-catered. Facility provided by the University of Canterbury, and operated by UniLodge.
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Hayashi
Second year+, self-catered. Facility provided by the University of Canterbury, and operated by UniLodge.
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Hayashi
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Ilam Student Accommodation
All students, self-catered. Facility provided by Cedar Pacific and operated by UniLodge. Meals plans available for first year students.
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Ilam Student Accommodation
All students, self-catered. Facility provided by Cedar Pacific and operated by UniLodge. Meals plans available for first year students.
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Ilam Student Accommodation
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Kirkwood Flats
Couples, self-catered. Facility provided by the University of Canterbury, and operated by UniLodge.
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Kirkwood Flats
Couples, self-catered. Facility provided by the University of Canterbury, and operated by UniLodge.
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Kirkwood Flats
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Sonoda
Second year+, self-catered. Facility provided by Cedar Pacific and operated by UniLodge.
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Sonoda
Second year+, self-catered. Facility provided by Cedar Pacific and operated by UniLodge.
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Sonoda
