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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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
$11,355 (41 weeks, self-catered) - 2023 Fees
Facilities
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King single bed
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Bookshelves
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Wardrobe
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Desk
-
Heating
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Shared kitchen with basic essentials
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Living room and dining furniture
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Shared bathroom
-
Communal washing machines and dryers
-
Wifi throughout
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Secure bike storage
Internet
Unlimited for UC students - an internet account is activated on acceptance of formal enrolment offer.
Contract dates
Saturday 11 February to Saturday 25 November 2023 (41 weeks)
Your residential contract is directly between you and UniLodge.
Costs (NZ$)
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
$510 - Kōwhaii, self-catered
Types of rooms available (NZ$)
Single Mānuka room (6 bedroom), self-catered
$8,720 (48 weeks) - 2023 Fees
$8,912 (52 weeks) - 2023 Fees
Facilities
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Single bed
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Bookshelves
-
Wardrobe
-
Desk
-
Heating
-
Shared kitchen with basic essentials
-
Living room and dining furniture
-
Television
-
Shared bathroom
-
Shared washing machine and dryer
-
Wifi throughout
-
Secure bike storage
Internet
Unlimited for UC students - an internet account is activated on acceptance of formal enrolment offer.
Contract dates
Monday 16 January to Monday 18 December 2023 (48 weeks)
Monday 16 January 2023 to Monday 15 January 2024 (52 weeks)
Your residential contract is directly between you and UniLodge.
Costs (NZ$)
Residential fee
$7,920 (48 weeks)
$8,112 (52 weeks)
Administration fee (non-refundable)
$300
Resident's association fee
$200
Contingency fee (refundable)
$300
Car parking (optional)
$500
Meal plan to dine at University Hall (optional)
Breakfast - $10.00
Lunch - $13.00
Dinner - $16.00
Weekly dinner plan - $95.00
Weekly meal plan - $177.00
Bed linen pack (optional)
Available to purchase
Cutlery/crockery pack (optional)
Available to purchase
Laundry
Free
Payments and instalment dates (NZ$)
Payment 1 (on acceptance of place)
$800 ($300 administration fee, $200 residential life fee, $300 contingency fee)
Payment 2 (16 January)
$660 (4 week's rent) - 48 weeks
$624 (4 week's rent) - 52 weeks
Fortnightly thereafter
$330 - 48 weeks
$312 - 52 weeks
Types of rooms available (NZ$)
Single Kōwhai room (6 bedroom), self-catered
$13,040 (48 weeks) - 2023 Fees
$13,280 (52 weeks) - 2023 Fees
Facilities
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Single bed
-
Bookshelves
-
Wardrobe
-
Desk
-
Heating
-
Shared kitchen with basic essentials
-
Living room and dining furniture
-
Television
-
Two shared bathrooms
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Shared washing machine and dryer
-
Wifi throughout
-
Secure bike storage
Internet
Unlimited for UC students - an internet account is activated on acceptance of formal enrolment offer.
Contract dates
Monday 16 January to Monday 18 December 2023 (48 weeks)
Monday 16 January 2023 to Monday 15 January 2024 (52 weeks)
Your residential contract is directly between you and UniLodge.
Costs (NZ$)
Residential fee
$12,240 (48 weeks)
$12,480 (52 weeks)
Administration fee (non-refundable)
$300
Resident's association fee
$200
Contingency fee (refundable)
$300
Car parking (optional)
$500
Meal plan to dine at University Hall (optional)
Breakfast - $10.00
Lunch - $13.00
Dinner - $16.00
Weekly dinner plan - $95.00
Weekly meal plan - $177.00
Bed linen pack (optional)
Available to purchase
Cutlery/crockery pack (optional)
Available to purchase
Laundry
Free
Payments and instalment dates (NZ$)
Payment 1 (on acceptance of place)
$800 ($300 administration fee, $200 residential life fee, $300 contingency fee)
Payment 2 (16 January)
$1,020 (4 week's rent) - 48 weeks
$960 (4 week's rent) - 52 weeks
Fortnightly thereafter
$510 - 48 weeks
$480 - 52 weeks
Types of rooms available (NZ$)
Single Hīnau room (2-5 bedroom), self-catered
$12,416 (3-5 bedroom, 48 weeks) - 2023 Fees
$12,500 (3-5 bedroom, 52 weeks) - 2023 Fees
$16,256 (2 bedroom, 48 weeks) - 2023 Fees
$16,556 (2 bedroom, 52 weeks) - 2023 Fees
Facilities
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King single bed
-
Bookshelves
-
Wardrobe
-
Desk
-
Heating
-
Shared kitchen with basic essentials
-
Living room and dining furniture
-
Shared bathroom
-
Communal washing machines and dryers
-
Wifi throughout
-
Secure bike storage
Internet
Unlimited for UC students - an internet account is activated on acceptance of formal enrolment offer.
Contract dates
Monday 16 January to Monday 18 December 2023 (48 weeks)
Monday 16 January 2023 to Monday 15 January 2024 (52 weeks)
Your residential contract is directly between you and UniLodge.
Costs (NZ$)
Residential fee
$11,616 (3-5 bedroom, 48 weeks)
$11,700 (3-5 bedroom, 52 weeks)
$15,456 (2 bedroom, 48 weeks)
$15,756 (2 bedroom, 52 weeks)
Administration fee (non-refundable)
$300
Resident's association fee
$200
Contingency fee (refundable)
$300
Car parking (optional)
$500
Meal plan to dine at University Hall (optional)
Breakfast - $10.00
Lunch - $13.00
Dinner - $16.00
Weekly dinner plan - $95.00
Weekly meal plan - $177.00
Bed linen pack (optional)
Available to purchase
Cutlery/crockery pack (optional)
Available to purchase
Laundry
Free
Payments and instalment dates (NZ$)
Payment 1 (on acceptance of place)
$800 ($300 administration fee, $200 residential life fee, $300 contingency fee)
Payment 2 (16 January)
$968 (4 week's rent - 3-5 bedroom, 48 weeks)
$900 (4 week's rent - 3-5 bedroom, 52 weeks)
$1,288 (4 week's rent - 2 bedroom, 48 weeks)
$1,212 (4 week's rent - 2 bedroom, 52 weeks)
Fortnightly thereafter
$484 (3-5 bedroom, 48 weeks)
$450 (3-5 bedroom, 52 weeks)
$644 (2 bedroom, 48 weeks)
$606 (2 bedroom, 52 weeks)
More information
Statement of Intent
"Live the UniLodge Life."
UniLodge has been providing pastoral care for students for over 20 years and our Residential Life Program aims to foster inclusive communities through a diverse range of events and initiatives to support residents to achieve academic success.
We understand that university is a transformative time in a student’s life, and we build our program around this to inspire development, build lifelong friendships, and support students through any challenges they may encounter.
All of our staff receive training and resources to be able to assist students to access the right support for them, ranging from helping residents adapt to living away from home, accessing financial support, or helping them find a counsellor to talk things through.
UniLodge has strong industry partnerships with universities and other institutions to help students navigate their options, as well as inform them of community-based resources.
Each resident is a unique individual and can expect from UniLodge, an environment that has clear, reasonable and effective practices, and that aligns with the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of Domestic Tertiary and International Learners.
Postal Address
UniLodge Ilam Student Accommodation
2 Homestead Lane
Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8041
T: +64 (03) 266 0400
E: ilam@unilodge.co.nz