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Student Accommodation Christchurch
Whether you’re just beginning your university journey or pursuing postgraduate studies, Christchurch is a dream destination for adventurous students. It’s home to the University of Canterbury, one of the highest-ranking learning institutions in the country.
Having been largely rebuilt following an earthquake in 2011, the city centre features a mix of green spaces and urban areas. It has cutting-edge architecture alongside some of the oldest buildings in New Zealand, as well as bustling cafés and beautifully restored heritage trams.
A great playground for students, Christchurch offers plenty of things to see and do. It’s surrounded by untamed wilderness and wildlife, so you can easily discover the natural beauty of New Zealand while still enjoying the convenience of living and studying in a major city.
To experience the best of New Zealand while getting a great education, secure your student rental accommodation in Christchurch with UniLodge. If you’re moving to the city from overseas or another part of New Zealand, learn more about our student apartments and the city’s universities.
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Tupuānuku
3 Homestead Lane 8041 Ilam, New Zealand
Visit WebsiteUniversity Hall
9 Maidstone Road 8041 Ilam New Zealand
Visit WebsiteSonoda Christchurch Campus
32 Dovedale Avenue 8041 Ilam, New Zealand
Visit WebsiteIlam Student Accommodation
2 Homestead Lane 8041 Ilam New Zealand
Visit WebsiteHayashi
32 Dovedale Avenue 8041 Ilam New Zealand
Visit WebsiteKirkwood Avenue Hall
7 Kirkwood Avenue 8041 Upper Riccarton, New Zealand
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7 Kirkwood Avenue 8041 Christchurch New Zealand
Visit WebsiteThe University of Canterbury
Founded in 1873, the University of Canterbury is the second-oldest university in New Zealand. Its main campus used to be in the city centre but was moved to a much larger site in the suburb of Ilam in 1974.
Now situated 5 kilometres from the CBD, the campus’s leafy grounds provide students with a beautiful space for learning. In addition to lecture halls, 3 libraries and sprawling faculty buildings, the university also houses cafés and bars where students can mingle between classes. With public transport options close by, getting from the university to other destinations throughout the city is easy.
UniLodge offers a choice of on-campus and close to campus accommodation to UOC students, with the following options available:
- Ilam Student Accommodation
- Sonoda Christchurch Campus
- Tupuanuku
- University Hall
- Hayashi
- Kirkwood Avenue Hall
- Christchurch Campus Houses
No matter which of these locations you choose, all UniLodge student housing in Christchurch offers an excellent standard of safety and social opportunities. Living on campus means you’ll be able to walk to class, and being surrounded by other students will make it easy for you to meet people and enjoy an active social life.
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Christchurch is the largest city on the South Island of New Zealand. A gateway to ski resorts, alpine villages, scenic vineyards and wildlife adventures, it’s surrounded by natural wonders. Due to the city’s mountainous location, Christchurch is one of the only places in Australasia where you can go from sitting in a lecture to skiing in under 2 hours. You’ll be able to fill your weekends and holidays with trips to nearby attractions or with explorations of the culturally rich city centre.
As the second most populous town in New Zealand, Christchurch is firmly back on its feet following a period of recovery in the wake of the 2011 earthquake. Having regained its status as a hub of learning and employment opportunities, the city is a fantastic place to attend university.
UniLodge offers purpose-built international student accommodation in Christchurch, so you can be confident of finding a comfortable home away from home no matter where you’re from. Book your university accommodation in Christchurch, New Zealand today.