Health Services

Student Care are your support team. They are free, confidential and available to all students at UC, including off campus students. 

We offer support, advice and guidance for all ākonga Māori. Manaakitanga is important to us, so come in and have a kōrero.

The Pacific Development Team support Pasifika students who need assistance of any kind. If we don’t know the answer, we will find someone who does.

Sometimes the stresses of life can affect our mood and wellbeing so if you're feeling down or anxious, there are lots of people who can help.

We offer a range of medical and counselling services to make sure you can keep healthy and well while you study at UC.

Uni Pharmacy (formerly known as University Pharmacy (Canterbury) Ltd) has been on campus since 1990, serving students, staff and the community.

UCSA Dental is a subsidised dental scheme available to UC students. We are able to assist students with accessing quality, affordable, basic dental treatment.

Counselling through the UC Health Centre is a free and confidential service with our highly trained counsellors have a wide range of experience.

Whether you want to talk to someone at the University as a starting point or approach community groups directly, it's important to get help.

The Psychology Centre is the clinical psychology training and research centre for the Clinical Psychology Programme at the UC.

The purpose of the partnership between UCSA and Specsavers (Riccarton) is to ensure students have access to quality, affordable eye exam.

University of Canterbury Chaplaincy offers pastoral and practical support regardless of someone’s background or beliefs.

Our student mentors are here to support you in making a successful start to your studies.

Learn about the Student Code of Conduct, what is expected of you while you study at UC, and how to raise a concern.

UC takes the issue of sexual assault and supporting victims of sexual assault seriously. Find out more.

It is important to the University to provide a safe and secure campus for the benefit of every person using it.