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 Mānuka 6-bedroom, Hīnau 2-bedroom, Hīnau 3-5 bedroom or Kōwhai 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’ walk from lecture theatres and other campus facilities.
Ilam offers a diverse community with students of all ages, at all levels of study and from all over the world. Depending on demand, alcohol-free and/or single-gender apartments are available.
First year students
Students in their first year of study can apply for a Hīnau 3-5 bedroom or Kōwhai 6-bedroom apartment on a 41-week contract. First year students can self-cater or choose from two catering options of either 14 meals per week on-site (lunch and dinner), or 19 meals per week at Tupuānuku (3 meals a day, brunch at weekends), located adjacent to Ilam.
Students have access to academic tutorials and an active social programme. Taurima provide support at a ratio of 1:25.
Special Note:
Due to plans for future expansion of our campus accommodation, there is likely to be some disruption for some residents of this hall during 2025. We will be endeavouring to minimise the impact wherever possible.
Ilam Student Accommodation virtual tour
Types of rooms available
Single Hīnau room (3-5 bedrooms)
$11,988 (41 weeks) - 2025 Fees
Optional 14 week ($174) or 19 week meal plan ($204)
Single Kōwhai room (6 bedroom)
$12,603 (41 weeks) - 2025 Fees
Optional 14 week ($174) or 19 week meal plan ($204)
Facilities
- King single bed
- Bookshelves
- Wardrobe
- Desk
- Heating
- Shared kitchen with basic essentials
- Living room and dining furniture
- Shared bathroom
- Communal washing machines and dryers
- Wifi throughout
- Secure bike storage
Internet
Unlimited for UC students - an internet account is activated on acceptance of formal enrolment offer.
Contract dates
Saturday 8 February to Saturday 22 November 2025 (41 weeks)
Your residential contract is directly between you and UniLodge.
Costs (NZ$)
Residential fee
$10,988 (Hīnau, self-catered)
$11,603 (Kōwhai, self-catered)
Optional 14 week ($174) or 19 week meal plan ($204)
Contingency Fee (refundable)
$400
Administration fee (non-refundable)
$300
Resident's association fee
$300
Car parking (optional)
$600 per year
Bed linen pack (optional)
Available to purchase online
Cutlery/crockery pack (optional)
Available to purchase online
Laundry
Free
Payments and instalment dates (NZ$)
Payment 1 (on acceptance of place)
$1,000 ($400 contingency fee, $300 administration fee, $300 residential life fee)
Payment 2 (15 January)
$1,340 (5 week's rent) - Hīnau, self-catered
$1,415 (5 week's rent) - Kōwhai, self-catered
Fortnightly thereafter
$536 - Hīnau, self-catered
$566 - Kōwhai, self-catered
Types of rooms available
Single Mānuka room (6 bedroom), self-catered
$9,584 (48 weeks) - 2025 Fees
$9,744 (52 weeks) - 2025 Fees
Facilities
- Single bed
- Bookshelves
- Wardrobe
- Desk
- Heating
- Shared kitchen with basic essentials
- Living room and dining furniture
- Television
- Shared bathroom
- Shared washing machine and dryer
- Wifi throughout
- Secure bike storage
Internet
Unlimited for UC students - an internet account is activated on acceptance of formal enrolment offer.
Contract dates
Monday 13 January to Monday 15 December 2025 (48 weeks)
Monday 13 January 2025 to Monday 12 January 2026 (52 weeks)
Your residential contract is directly between you and UniLodge.
Costs (NZ$)
Residential fee
$8,784 (48 weeks)
$8,944 (52 weeks)
Contingency fee (refundable)
$300
Administration fee (non-refundable)
$300 ($200 returner)
Resident's association fee
$200
Car parking (optional)
$600 per year
Bed linen pack (optional)
Available to purchase online
Cutlery/crockery pack (optional)
Available to purchase online
Laundry
Free
Payments and instalment dates (NZ$)
Payment 1 (on acceptance of place)
$800 ($300 contingency fee, $300 administration fee, $200 residential life fee)
$700 returner ($300 contingency fee, $200 administration fee, $200 residential life fee)
Payment 2 (15 January)
$732 (4 week's rent) - 48 weeks
$688 (4 week's rent) - 52 weeks
Fortnightly thereafter
$366 - 48 weeks
$344 - 52 weeks
Types of rooms available
Single Kōwhai room (6 bedroom), self-catered
$14,384 (48 weeks) - 2025 Fees
$14,580 (52 weeks) - 2025 Fees
Facilities
- King single bed
- Bookshelves
- Wardrobe
- Desk
- Heating
- Shared kitchen with basic essentials
- Living room and dining furniture
- Television
- Two shared bathrooms
- Shared washing machine and dryer
- Wifi throughout
- Secure bike storage
Internet
Unlimited for UC students - an internet account is activated on acceptance of formal enrolment offer.
Contract dates
Monday 13 January to Monday 15 December 2025 (48 weeks)
Monday 13 January 2025 to Monday 12 January 2026 (52 weeks)
Your residential contract is directly between you and UniLodge.
Costs (NZ$)
Residential fee
$13,584 (48 weeks)
$13,780 (52 weeks)
Contingency fee (refundable)
$300
Administration fee (non-refundable)
$300 ($200 returner)
Resident's association fee
$200
Car parking (optional)
$600 per year
Bed linen pack (optional)
Available to purchase online
Cutlery/crockery pack (optional)
Available to purchase online
Laundry
Free
Payments and instalment dates (NZ$)
Payment 1 (on acceptance of place)
$800 ($300 contingency fee, $300 administration fee, $200 residential life fee)
$700 returner ($300 contingency fee, $200 administration fee, $200 residential life fee)
Payment 2 (15 January)
$1,132 (4 week's rent) - 48 weeks
$1,060 (4 week's rent) - 52 weeks
Fortnightly thereafter
$566 - 48 weeks
$530 - 52 weeks
Types of rooms available
Single Hīnau room (2-5 bedroom), self-catered
$13,664 (3-5 bedroom, 48 weeks) - 2025 Fees
$13,904 (3-5 bedroom, 52 weeks) - 2025 Fees
$17,312 (2 bedroom, 48 weeks) - 2025 Fees
$17,700 (2 bedroom, 52 weeks) - 2025 Fees
Facilities
- King single bed
- Bookshelves
- Wardrobe
- Desk
- Heating
- Shared kitchen with basic essentials
- Living room and dining furniture
- Shared bathroom
- Communal washing machines and dryers
- Wifi throughout
- Secure bike storage
Internet
Unlimited for UC students - an internet account is activated on acceptance of formal enrolment offer.
Contract dates
Monday 13 January to Monday 15 December 2025 (48 weeks)
Monday 13 January 2025 to Monday 12 January 2026 (52 weeks)
Your residential contract is directly between you and UniLodge.
Costs (NZ$)
Residential fee
$12,864 (3-5 bedroom, 48 weeks)
$13,104 (3-5 bedroom, 52 weeks)
$16,512 (2 bedroom, 48 weeks)
$16,900 (2 bedroom, 52 weeks)
Contingency fee (refundable)
$300
Administration fee (non-refundable)
$300 ($200 returner)
Resident's association fee
$200
Car parking (optional)
$600 per year
Bed linen pack (optional)
Available to purchase online
Cutlery/crockery pack (optional)
Available to purchase online
Laundry
Free
Payments and instalment dates (NZ$)
Payment 1 (on acceptance of place)
$800 ($300 contingency fee, $300 administration fee, $200 residential life fee)
$700 returner ($300 contingency fee, $200 administration fee, $200 residential life fee)
Payment 2 (15 January)
$1,072 (4 week's rent - 3-5 bedroom, 48 weeks)
$1,008 (4 week's rent - 3-5 bedroom, 52 weeks)
$1,376 (4 week's rent - 2 bedroom, 48 weeks)
$1,300 (4 week's rent - 2 bedroom, 52 weeks)
Fortnightly thereafter
$536 (3-5 bedroom, 48 weeks)
$504 (3-5 bedroom, 52 weeks)
$688 (2 bedroom, 48 weeks)
$650 (2 bedroom, 52 weeks)
More information
Contact us
UniLodge Ilam Student Accommodation
2 Homestead Lane
Upper Riccarton
Christchurch 8041
T: +64 3 266 0400
Email
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’s 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 Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of Domestic Tertiary and International Learners.
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