uc accommodation

University Hall offers a supportive and fun environment that is ideal if you are in the first year of your studies. With up to 550 residents at any one time, you are bound to meet other residents who are studying the same courses as you, or have similar interests be it sport, cultural activities or computer gaming.

Ilam Apartments is a modern apartment-style complex that offers independent living on campus for first-year through to postgraduate students from throughout New Zealand and the world. Our secure, fully equipped, modern apartments, situated on campus next to the Ilam Gardens, offer a great community of like-minded students just five minutes’ walk from lecture theatres and other campus facilities.

Small and friendly, with only up to 110 residents at any one time, Sonoda Christchurch Campus is a hidden treasure. The modern accommodation facilities and beautiful Japanese-inspired landscaped grounds offer a peaceful atmosphere in which students can live and study. Sonoda is well suited to students of all ages and disciplines.

Short stay, conference or temporary accommodation may be available within UC Accommodation. Casual accommodation is offered throughout the year and a full summer program outside of term time.

Welcome to our Uni Hall, Ilam and Sonoda 1st year students. We can't wait to take you on your V1 experience! Be part of it and check out our events calendar for O-Week.