Welcome to College House

College House is New Zealand’s oldest and most traditional University College, and is home to 152 students at the University of Canterbury. The College offers academic support, opportunities to participate in music, culture and sports and provides high quality accommodation and meals.
College House is much more than a hall of residence.

College House students

Open Days

On Tuesday July 7 and July 8 the University of Canterbury has Open Days when you can visit the campus, look at the facilities and attend some lectures. These two days also provide you with an opportunity to visit College House as part of the hall tours. We recommend that if you are interested in College House for your tertiary accommodation in 2010 then you should organise to have an interview with us. Interviews will be conducted all day, both days so please contact us to make a time. We look forward to meeting you.

College House grounds


College House Video

Please watch our short online video, which will give you a good idea of what life is like as a resident at College House.

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