Fees for AUT student accommodation

We calculate the cost of AUT accommodation over the full period of a semester or year. Accommodation fees include internet and power at all of our locations: Te Āhuru Mayoral Drive Student Accommodation and Akoranga Student Village.

Te Āhuru Mayoral Drive Student Accommodation (City Campus)

Other fees

These other fees apply:

  • Application fee: NZ$150 (non-refundable)
  • Residential Life programme fee: NZ$165 (per semester, used to run our Residential Life events programme, non-refundable)
  • Credit Card Surcharge Fee: credit card payments incur a surcharge fee

You can pay your accommodation fees by instalment or as a one-off payment. If paying by instalment, a deposit is required.

Paying by instalment for one semester (20 weeks)

Deposit = 3 weeks advanced board fees + Residential Life fee

Once you accept your Offer of Accommodation you then need to pay your deposit to secure your room.

Paying by instalment for a full year (40 weeks)

Deposit = 6 weeks advanced board fees + Residential Life fee

Once you accept your Offer of Accommodation you then need to pay your deposit to secure your room.

You'll find full details about payment options in the application process.

Other fees may apply. For example, there is a credit card surcharge fee – check the 'Other fees' section carefully.

Standard Studio Room: NZ$468 per week

  • 40 weeks (full year): $18,720.00
  • 20 weeks (one semester): $9,360.00

Te Ahuru Mayoral Drive Student Accommodation info

Fees and applying details on Unilodge website

Akoranga Student Village (North Campus)

Other fees

These other fees apply:

  • Application fee: NZ$ 150 (non-refundable)
  • Residential Life programme fee: NZ$ 165 (per semester - used to run our Residential Life events programme, non-refundable)
  • Instalment fee: NZ$ 250 (per semester, if you choose to pay by instalment)
  • Semester Only fee (applies if you book for one semester only): Equivalent to one week's rent, not included in the 19 weeks' board payment
  • Credit Card Surcharge Fee: Credit card payments incur a surcharge fee of 1.9%
  • Apply direct for car parking (optional, per semester)

You can pay your accommodation fees by instalment or as a one-off payment. You'll find full details about payment options in the application process.

Paying by instalment

When you pay by instalment there is an administration fee of $250 each semester.

You must pay your total accommodation fees by the end of your payment date.

Paying by instalment for one semester

Deposit = 3 weeks advanced board fees + semester only fee + Residential Life fee + instalment plan fee

Once you accept your Offer of Accommodation you then need to pay your deposit to secure your room.

Paying by instalment for a full year

Deposit = 6 weeks advanced board fees + Residential Life fee + instalment plan fee

Once you accept your Offer of Accommodation you then need to pay your deposit to secure your room.

Other fees may apply. For example, there is a 'semester-only fee' if you only book for one semester – check the 'Other fees' section carefully.

Standard room: NZ$ 337 per week

  • 40 weeks (full year): $13,480
  • 19 weeks (one semester): $6,403

Akoranga Student Village info

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