Ilam is an apartment-style complex that offers independent living on campus for 849 residents, whether you are in your first-year, or completing postgraduate study.
Apartment types are M膩nuka 6-bedroom, H墨nau 2-bedroom, H墨nau 3-5 bedroom or K艒whai 6-bedroom.
The secure, fully-equipped apartments are situated on campus next to the Ilam Homestead and Gardens and will enable you to discover a great community of like-minded students, just five minutes鈥 walk to lecture theatres and other campus facilities.
Ilam听offers a diverse community with students of all ages, at all levels of study and from all over the world. Depending on demand,听alcohol-free and/or single-gender apartments are available.听 Students can also request to be co-located with other M膩ori or Pacific students.
First year students
Students in their first year of study can apply for a听H墨nau听3-5 bedroom or听K艒whai听6-bedroom apartment on a 41-week contract. First year students can self-cater or choose a 14 meals per week plan (lunch and dinner).听 Approximately 50% of rooms are allocated to first-year students.
Students have access to academic support and an active social programme of organised events and activities.听
Ilam Student Accommodation virtual tour
Types of rooms available
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Single听H墨nau听room (3-5 bedrooms)
$12,457 (41 weeks) - 2026 Fees
Optional 14 week meal plan ($179)听
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Single听K艒whai听room (6 bedroom)
$13,113 (41 weeks) - 2026 Fees
Optional 14 week meal plan ($179)听
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Facilities
- King single bed
- Bookshelves
- Wardrobe
- Desk
- Heating
- Shared kitchen with basic essentials
- Living room and dining furniture
- Shared bathroom
- Communal washing machines and dryers
- Wifi throughout
- Secure bike storage
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Internet
Unlimited for UC students听- an internet account is activated on acceptance of formal enrolment offer.
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Contract dates
Saturday 7 February to Saturday 21 November 2026 (41 weeks)听
Your residential contract is directly between you and UniLodge.听 UC is working in partnership with UniLodge on pastoral care services.
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Costs (NZ$)
Residential fee
$11,357 (H墨nau, self-catered)
$12,013 (K艒whai, self-catered)
Optional 14 week meal plan ($179)
Contingency Fee听(refundable)
$400
Administration fee (non-refundable)
$350
Resident's association fee
$350
Car parking (optional)
$620 per year
Bed linen pack (optional)
Available to听
Cutlery/crockery pack (optional)
Available to听
Laundry
Free
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Payments and instalment dates (NZ$)
Payment 1 (on acceptance of place)
$1,100 ($400 contingency fee, $350 administration fee,听$350 residential life fee)
Payment 2 (15 January)
$1,385 (5 week's rent) -听H墨nau, self-catered
$1,465 (5 week's rent) -听K艒whai, self-catered
Fortnightly thereafter
$554 -听H墨nau, self-catered
$586 -听K艒whai, self-catered
Types of rooms available
Single M膩nuka room (6 bedroom), self-catered
$10,020 (48 weeks) - 2026 Fees
$10,052 (52 weeks) - 2026 Fees
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Facilities
- Single bed
- Bookshelves
- Wardrobe
- Desk
- Heating
- Shared kitchen with basic essentials
- Living room and dining furniture
- Television
- Shared bathroom
- Shared washing machine and dryer
- Wifi throughout
- Secure bike storage
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Internet
Unlimited for UC students听- an internet account is activated on acceptance of formal enrolment offer.
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Contract dates
Monday 12 January to Monday 14 December 2026 (48 weeks)
Monday 12 January 2026 to Monday 11 January 2027 (52 weeks)听
Your residential contract is directly between you and UniLodge.听 UC is working in partnership with UniLodge on pastoral care services.
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Costs (NZ$)
Residential fee
$9,120 (48 weeks)
$9,152 (52 weeks)
Contingency fee (refundable)
$300
Administration fee (non-refundable)
$350 ($225 returner)
Resident's association fee
$250
Car parking (optional)
$620 per year
Bed linen pack (optional)
Available to听
Cutlery/crockery pack (optional)
Available to听
Laundry
Free
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Payments and instalment dates (NZ$)
Payment 1 (on acceptance of place)
$900 ($300 contingency fee,听$350 administration fee,听$250 residential life fee)
$775 returner ($300 contingency fee, $225 administration fee, $250 residential life fee)
Payment 2 (15 January)
$760 (4 week's rent) -听48 weeks
$704 (4 week's rent) -听52 weeks
Fortnightly thereafter
$380 -听48 weeks
$352 - 52 weeks
Types of rooms available
Single K艒whai room (6 bedroom), self-catered
$14,964 (48 weeks) - 2026 Fees
$15,044 (52 weeks) - 2026 Fees
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Facilities
- King single bed
- Bookshelves
- Wardrobe
- Desk
- Heating
- Shared kitchen with basic essentials
- Living room and dining furniture
- Television
- Two shared bathrooms
- Shared washing machine and dryer
- Wifi throughout
- Secure bike storage
听
Internet
Unlimited for UC students听- an internet account is activated on acceptance of formal enrolment offer.
听
Contract dates
Monday 12 January to Monday 14 December 2026 (48 weeks)
Monday 11 January 2026 to Monday 11 January 2027 (52 weeks)听
Your residential contract is directly between you and UniLodge.听 UC is working in partnership with UniLodge on pastoral care services.
听
Costs (NZ$)
Residential fee
$14,064 (48 weeks)
$14,144 (52 weeks)
Contingency fee (refundable)
$300
Administration fee (non-refundable)
$350 ($225 returner)
Resident's association fee
$250
Car parking (optional)
$620 per year
Bed linen pack (optional)
Available to听
Cutlery/crockery pack (optional)
Available to听
Laundry
Free
听
Payments and instalment dates (NZ$)
Payment 1 (on acceptance of place)
$900 ($300 contingency fee,听$350 administration fee,听$250 residential life fee)
$775 returner ($300 contingency fee,听$225 administration fee,听$250 residential life fee)
Payment 2 (15 January)
$1,172 (4 week's rent) -听48 weeks
$1,088 (4 week's rent) -听52 weeks
Fortnightly thereafter
$586 -听48 weeks
$544 - 52 weeks
Types of rooms available
Single H墨nau room (2-5 bedroom), self-catered
$14,196 (3-5 bedroom, 48 weeks) - 2026 Fees
$14,316 (3-5 bedroom, 52 weeks) - 2026 Fees
$17,796 (2 bedroom, 48 weeks) - 2026 Fees
$18,632 (2 bedroom, 52 weeks) - 2026 Fees
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Facilities
- King single bed
- Bookshelves
- Wardrobe
- Desk
- Heating
- Shared kitchen with basic essentials
- Living room and dining furniture
- Shared bathroom
- Communal washing machines and dryers
- Wifi throughout
- Secure bike storage
听
Internet
Unlimited for UC students听- an internet account听is activated on acceptance of formal enrolment offer.
听
Contract dates
Monday 12 January to Monday 14 December 2026 (48 weeks)
Monday 12 January 2026 to Monday 11 January 2027 (52 weeks)
Your residential contract is directly between you and UniLodge.听 UC is working in partnership with UniLodge on pastoral care services.
听
Costs (NZ$)
Residential fee
$13,296 (3-5 bedroom, 48 weeks)
$13,416 (3-5 bedroom, 52 weeks)听
$16,896 (2 bedroom, 48 weeks)听
$17,732 (2 bedroom, 52 weeks)听
Contingency fee (refundable)
$300
Administration fee (non-refundable)
$350 ($225 returner)
Resident's association fee
$250
Car parking (optional)
$620 per year
Bed linen pack (optional)
Available to听
Cutlery/crockery pack (optional)
Available to听
Laundry
Free
听
Payments and instalment dates (NZ$)
Payment 1 (on acceptance of place)
$900 ($300 contingency fee,听$350 administration fee,听$250 residential life fee)
$775 returner ($300 contingency fee,听$225 administration fee,听$250 residential life fee)
Payment 2 (15 January)
$1,108 (4 week's rent -听3-5 bedroom, 48 weeks)
$1,032 (4 week's rent -听3-5 bedroom, 52 weeks)
$1,408 (4 week's rent - 2 bedroom, 48 weeks)
$1,364 (4 week's rent - 2 bedroom, 52 weeks)
Fortnightly thereafter
$554 (3-5 bedroom, 48 weeks)
$516 (3-5 bedroom, 52 weeks)
$704 (2 bedroom, 48 weeks)
$682 (2 bedroom, 52 weeks)
More information
Contact us
UniLodge Ilam Student Accommodation
2 Homestead Lane
Upper Riccarton
Christchurch 8041
T: +64 3 266 0400
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Statement of intent
"Live the UniLodge Life."
UniLodge has been providing pastoral care for students for over 20 years and our Residential Life Programme aims to foster inclusive communities through a diverse range of events and initiatives to support residents to achieve academic success.
We understand that university is a transformative time in a student鈥檚 life, and we build our program around this to inspire development, build lifelong friendships, and support students through any challenges they may encounter.
All of our staff receive training and resources to be able to assist students to access the right support for them, ranging from helping residents adapt to living away from home, accessing financial support, or helping them find a counsellor to talk things through.
UniLodge has strong industry partnerships with universities and other institutions to help students navigate their options, as well as inform them of community-based resources.
Each resident is a unique individual and can expect from UniLodge, an environment that has clear, reasonable and effective practices, and that aligns with the听.
Resident stories
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