University of Canterbury (UC)

UC understands that a university education is a major investment for you and your family. A scholarship might just provide the helping hand you need to make university life a little easier.

UC offers a range of scholarships, many recognizing factors like academic excellence or sporting achievement. Others have an emphasis on social inclusion and equality and are awarded on the basis of financial need or other hardship.

Explore the scholarships available to you:

- Scholarships for first-year undergraduate students -  If you are a new student planning to enrol in an undergraduate degree, there are various scholarships available that can help fund your studies.

- Scholarships for undergraduate students - If you are planning to enrol or are currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree then there are a wide range of scholarships you can apply for.

- Scholarships for postgraduate students - A wide range of scholarships are offered to assist you to progress your studies through continuing study and research.

Scholarships for international students - If you are an international student who is either planning to study or currently studying at the University of Canterbury, we have scholarships you may be eligible for.

The Henry Field building is now a closed stack facility and therefore is a secured space. To meet with anyone in the HR team please use the phone in the Henry Field building entrance and someone will be down from the 2nd floor to assist you immediately.

For information on the move of the Education Library | Te Puna Ako, its collection and the Library services on the Dovedale site please see the Library website.

When to organise accommodation

It is best to organise accommodation before arriving in Christchurch so you know you have somewhere to stay when you get here.  The New Zealand Readywebsite provides useful information of preparing for your stay in New Zealand.

Homestay and private board

Homestay and private board are popular choices with international, study abroad and exchange students when they first arrive in Christchurch. In a welcoming family environment, you will have your own room, meals with the family and the opportunity to practice your English every day.

Find out more about homestay and private board.

If you are under 18 when you start studying at UC, you are required to live in homestay accommodation, in a fully-catered hall of residence or with a designated caregiver until your 18th birthday. This is a requirement under the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students.

Halls of residence 

Ease your transition to New Zealand life by living in the Halls of residence and villages.  Information on contract dates and fees are listed on individual hall pages.  You can set up your internet before you arrive to make contacting your family an easy process. Setting up Internet at Ilam and Sonoda Apartments

Guaranteed places in halls of residence for international students

If you are a single international student who is over 18 and coming to study at UC (as a fully enrolled student) and apply by the 1 December you are guaranteed a place in a single fully-furnished room in one of the self-catered apartments at Ilam Apartments.

Accommodation offer for study abroad or exchange students

The UC Accommodation Student Village offers an accommodation packagespecifically for students coming to study at UC on an approved Study Abroad or Exchange Programme.

Accommodation offer for UC International College (UCIC) students

The UC Accommodation Student Village offers an accommodation package specifically for students coming to study at UCIC in February, June or October.  If you require accommodation outside these dates, for example, you have been living in a homestay, please be aware that accommodation will depend on availability and early applications are recommended.

Other accommodation options

If you are bringing your partner or family with you, or you are staying for less than a semester, then you will need to consider alternative options off campus, for example:

• Private rental
• Temporary accommodation

Get picked up at the airport

If you are arriving in New Zealand for the first time and are intending to study for at least one semester or a UCIC student coming from outside New Zealand, you are eligible for a free airport pickup service. You will be picked up on arrival at Christchurch International Airport and delivered to your pre-arranged accommodation

Complete the airport pickup form to request this service.