The University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha will give you an excellent educational foundation that you will be able to turn into an amazing career.
| ENROLMENT AND ADVICE | ||
| Enrolment Enquiries 0800 VARSITY (827 748) (in NZ) or +64 3 369 3999 [email protected] | International Enquiries +64 3 364 3443 Ask a Question Online | Thinking of UC? Course advice |
| Campus contacts | ||
| General Enquiries Switchboard: +64 3 369 3999 [email protected] | Postal Address University of Canterbury Private Bag 4800 Christchurch 8140 | Delivery Address Warehouse 20 Kirkwood Ave, Ilam Christchurch 8041 |
| Security and group contacts | ||
| On-Campus Emergency 364 2111 or ext 6111 | Campus Security Media Contacts | University Officers Research Contacts |
Admissions and Enrolment Contacts
If you require assistance or support with any admission or enrolment issue, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone, email or in person.Phone Email People Hours
Phone the Contact Centre
The Contact Centre is the point of first contact for enquiries to the University. The Contact Centre is able to advise and assist new and advancing students regarding:
- enrolment processes, procedures and regulations
- answer general queries
- refer people to the correct college/department/person.
Students can also request publications through the Contact Centre and submit their application to enrol.
Phone
We are open between 8am and 6pm Monday – Friday (except NZ public holidays)
Freephone: 0800 VARSITY (0800 827 748 – within New Zealand only)
Telephone: +64 3 369 4999
Fax +64 3 364 2174
AskUC Chat
AskUC Chat is available between 8am – 5.15pm Monday – Friday (except NZ public holidays).
Opening Hours
Contact Centre
Monday to Friday, 8am–6pm
Information Desk
Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm
Closed on Public and University Holidays:
| PUBLIC HOLIDAY | DATES UC IS CLOSED |
| Good Friday | 10 April 2020 |
| Easter Monday | 13 April 2020 |
| University Holiday | 14 April 2020 |
| ANZAC day (observed) | 27 April 2020 |
| Queen’s Birthday | 1 June 2020 |
| Labour Day | 26 October 2020 |
| Canterbury Anniversary | 13 November 2020 |
| Summer Break | 24 December 2020 – 4 January 2021 |
Visit us
Visit the Student Servies Helpdesk for any queries, located in the Student Services Centre, Level 1 of the Matariki Building (opposite the Puaka-James Hight Library).