General information
Hall tours
Hall tours are available April-September and must be booked in advance - please check dates before booking your travel. To respect the privacy of residents, you may not be able to view a student room. Hall tours are available on specific Fridays and during secondary school holidays. The Accommodation Services team are available to provide information and answer questions before or after your tour. Book a tour.
Alternatively, view 360 panoramas and videos or review options in the 2024 Accommodation Guide.
Who halls of residence are suitable for
Halls of residence are a great option to settle into Christchurch, particularly if you are a new student who is from out of town or overseas.
Location
The UC campus is approximately 10 minutes' drive from Christchurch International Airport. Options for transport to campus include the Metro Bus, Uber, NZ Look Shuttles, or Taxis and Shuttles.
The halls of residence are located 2-15 minutes' walk away from campus facilities.
Meals and catering
Halls of residence offer a range of convenient catering choices. Fully-catered, semi-catered, and self-catered options are available. Most dietary requirements are catered for whether they are based on health, religious or ethnic reasons.
Activities on your doorstep
Living in a hall of residence there is always something to do. With Ilam Sports Fields a short walk away, you can easily join a wide range of sports teams for example rugby, soccer or netball. Throughout the year, there are also events for example formal dinners, ski trips, quiz nights and balls.
Accommodation scholarships
There are a number of scholarships available to first and second year students in halls of residence. Check out the following links:
See a list of scholarships offered by UC.
Some school leaver scholarships can be used towards accommodation fees:
- DIALOG Fitzroy Engineering Scholarship
- Dr John Innes Scholarship
- Go Waitaha Canterbury Scholarship
- Jim Wakefield Scholarship
- UC Auaha Scholarship
- UC Haupatu Scholarship
- UC Horomata Scholarship
- UC Kaitoko Māori Scholarship
- UC Kaitoko Pacific/Pasifika Scholarship
There is also the Helen Macmillan Brown Bursary for female students residing in a hall of residence.
Please be aware that scholarships will not cover your hall deposit or first instalment as payments are not confirmed until April/May.