Located in Christchurch, the heart of New Zealand’s South Island, UC offers students easy access to both a modern, bustling city and serene natural landscapes. As a small, safe country with everything from mountains, rainforests and glaciers to lakes, rivers and oceans, it’s easy to see how the Kiwi lifestyle provides endless opportunities for outdoor adventures.
New Zealand offers a great work-life balance, enabling students to take a break from their studies and experience all the country has to offer. Students can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, skiing and snowboarding, rafting, surfing, rock climbing, fishing, and much more.
It’s a great place to indulge your passions or try something new, and UC’s many clubs provide opportunities to get involved with new hobbies and interests.
Studying at UC also provides learning opportunities unique to our place in the world, including bicultural courses and field trips to a range of landscapes, including the Southern Alps, an International Dark Sky Reserve, volcanic peninsulas, and more.
Explore more about life in New Zealand:
Planning to move to NZ for study?
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Living costs
Find out how much you are likely to pay to stay in a hall of residence, flat, or homestay while studying at UC.
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Living costs
Find out how much you are likely to pay to stay in a hall of residence, flat, or homestay while studying at UC.
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Living costs
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Accommodation
UC's halls of residence combine academic support, social events, and activities into a unique student experience. Check out our halls of residence on campus and alternative off-campus options.
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Accommodation
UC's halls of residence combine academic support, social events, and activities into a unique student experience. Check out our halls of residence on campus and alternative off-campus options.
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Accommodation
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Life in Christchurch
From an enviable outdoor lifestyle to local events and job prospects, find out about life in Christchurch as a UC student.
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Life in Christchurch
From an enviable outdoor lifestyle to local events and job prospects, find out about life in Christchurch as a UC student.
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Life in Christchurch
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Economy and job prospects
Christchurch is the largest city on the South Island and the second largest in the country. It's becoming one of the world’s most modern and sustainable cities. Learn more about our economy and job prospects.
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Economy and job prospects
Christchurch is the largest city on the South Island and the second largest in the country. It's becoming one of the world’s most modern and sustainable cities. Learn more about our economy and job prospects.
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Economy and job prospects
