Ilam Student Accommodation

All students, self-catered. Facility provided by Cedar Pacific and operated by UniLodge.

Ilam is an apartment-style complex that offers independent living on campus for 847 residents, whether you are in your first-year, or completing postgraduate study. The secure, fully-equipped apartments are situated on campus next to the Ilam Homestead and Gardens and will enable you to discover a great community of like-minded students, just five minutes’ walk from lecture theatres and other campus facilities. Ilam offers a diverse community with students of all ages, at all levels of study and from all over the world. Depending on demand, alcohol-free and/or single-gender apartments are available.

Apartment types are Mānuka 6-bedroom, Hīnau 2-bedroom, Hīnau 3-5 bedroom or Kōwhai 6-bedroom.

First year students can apply for a Hīnau 3-5 bedroom or Kōwhai 6-bedroom apartment on a 41-week contract. First year catered contracts will have meals provided at Tupuānuku, located adjacent to Ilam. Students will have access to academic tutorials and an active social programme. Residential Advisors will provide support at a ratio of 1:25.

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First Year Accommodation

Mānuka Apartment (6 Bedroom)

Kōwhai Apartment (6 Bedroom)

Hīnau Apartment (2-5 Bedroom)

Types of rooms available (NZ$)

Single Hīnau room (3-5 bedrooms)

$18,079 (41 weeks, fully-catered) - 2023 Fees
$10,822 (41 weeks, self-catered) - 2023 Fees

Single Kōwhai room (6 bedroom)

$18,612 (41 weeks, fully-catered) - 2023 Fees
$11,355 (41 weeks, self-catered) - 2023 Fees

Facilities

King single bed
Bookshelves
Wardrobe
Desk
Heating
Shared kitchen with basic essentials
Living room and dining furniture
Shared bathroom
Communal washing machines and dryers
Wifi throughout
Secure bike storage

Internet

Unlimited for UC students - an internet account is activated on acceptance of formal enrolment offer.

Contract dates

Saturday 11 February to Saturday 25 November 2023 (41 weeks)

Your residential contract is directly between you and UniLodge.

Costs (NZ$)

Residential fee
$17,179 (Hīnau, fully-catered)
$9,922 (Hīnau, self-catered)
$17,712 (Kōwhai, fully-catered)
$10,455 (Kōwhai, self-catered)

Administration fee (non-refundable)
$300

Resident's association fee
$300

Contingency fee (refundable)
$300

Car parking (optional)
$500

Bed linen pack (optional)
Available to purchase.

Cutlery/crockery pack (optional)
Available to purchase

Laundry
Free

Payments and instalment dates (NZ$)

Payment 1 (on acceptance of place)
$900 ($300 administration fee, $300 residential life fee, $300 contingency fee)

Payment 2 (16 January)
$2,095 (5 week's rent) - Hīnau, fully-catered
$1,210 (5 week's rent) - Hīnau, self-catered
$2,160 (5 week's rent) - Kōwhai, fully-catered
$1,275 (5 week's rent) - Kōwhai, self-catered

Fortnightly thereafter
$838 - Hīnau, fully-catered
$484 - Hīnau, self-catered
$864 - Kōwhai, fully-catered
$510 - Kōwhaii, self-catered