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The UC Pacific Development Team is fostering a supportive community environment where all our Pacific and Pasifika students can study and grow. We have special support for first-year students as well as scholarships, mentoring programmes and lots of social events. Check out the range of programmes and services available!

As a current UC student, this is your resource hub. Find the relevant, up-to-date information about your studies at UC. Find your Logins, what’s on this month, how to set yourself up for success, Tūpono noticeboard, support and student services, communities and facilities below.  

Thinking of studying at UC? Check out the wealth of subjects we offer and our options for postgraduates. Come along to a regional information evening or join a campus tour. We also provide wraparound services to support new students plan their studies and get started at UC. You might also qualify for financial support.

At UC we offer a wide range of support for our international students. Whether you need help with academic skills, language, accommodation, connecting socially, or financial hardship, we are here for you. Check out the important information on this page so you can make the most of your studies and your time with us.

Keen to study further? Check out what taught and research postgraduate options are available, what scholarships are on offer, and get inspired by what UC is doing and the impact we're having on the world. You can access support, including research student guidance from the UC Graduate School. 

UC strongly supports a diverse, inclusive community. We celebrate and respect all our students, regardless of how you identify. Check out our rainbow events, courses, and support options. You can also register as a rainbow student and send us feedback.

UC is proud of our alumni and we honour the achievements of those who have studied with us. Our enduring relationships with alumni and friends are vital for UC's future. Stay connected to other alumni and the university through our extensive, active alumni network and check out the events and benefits available to UC alumni.

UC is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide. Working here is more than a job. If you're keen to be part of it, search the latest vacancies and find out what it's like to work at UC and live in Christchurch.

Being part of a global network gives our students opportunities to gain global experience. We also provide spaces for international students from to study part of their qualification in their home country and finish this at UC. Contact our International Partnership Team for help with global partnerships, international pathways, and more.