Tauranga accommodation

Located conveniently in Selwyn Street, right across the road from Tauranga city campus, our new University-managed accommodation complex consists of 88 standard and 3 accessibility studio rooms.

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Applications for 2025 open 1 August. Please apply by 30 September 2024 to ensure you are considered for your preferred hall.

 

C Trimester/Summer accommodation applications will open in mid-September. More information will be available online in the next few weeks.

Selwyn Street Studios

Located conveniently in Selwyn Street, right across the road from Tauranga city campus, our new University-managed accommodation complex consists of 88 standard and 3 accessibility studio rooms. Each floor has shared social spaces that provide stunning views across the harbour. Communal areas are located on the basement level and an attractive outdoor area is a great place to relax and enjoy the great weather that Tauranga is famous for.

Enjoy the privacy of your own fully-furnished studio room plus en suite bathroom. Rooms include a bed, desk, chair, bookshelf, wardrobe, mini fridge and there's free Wi-Fi. Move in and make it your own. Students can bring their own bedding and towels or buy a linen pack to keep.

Experience student life in a safe environment and build friendships to last a lifetime.

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Facilities

Each standard studio includes:

  • King single bed with mattress and mattress protector
  • Desk with chair, rubbish bin and noticeboard
  • Built in bookshelf, drawers and wardrobe
  • Mini fridge
  • En suite bathroom with shower, wash basin and toilet

Each accessibility studio includes:

  • Double bed with mattress and mattress protector

  • Desk with chair, rubbish bin and noticeboard

  • Built in bookshelf, drawers and wardrobe

  • Lowered sink in studio room
  • Mini fridge and microwave
  • Accessibility en suite bathroom with shower, wash basin and toilet

Residents will need to bring their own linen or can purchase a linen pack for $160.

Shared spaces on each floor

  • Kitchenette with microwaves, hot water zip and dishwasher
  • Social living space
  • Accessibility bathroom

Communal spaces on basement level

  • Kitchen
  • Dining
  • Laundry
  • Storage for bikes and surfboards

Apartments

Durham Mews facilities

  • Six three-bedroom flats
  • Shared kitchen, living and bathroom
  • Laundry
  • Central location, near the Tauranga campus

Accommodation costs for 2025

Selwyn Street Studios

  50 week contract 18 / 37 week contract*
Number of rooms 91 91
Number of floors 4 4

Weekly Cost

 $310 $330

Total Cost

 $15,500 $5,940 / $12,210

The weekly cost includes internet, power and water.

*Only students enrolled for 1 Trimester will be offered an 18 week contract (Study Abroad / exchange students or anyone finishing off their studies. Everyone else will be offered a 37 or 50 week contract.

Durham Mews

  50 week contract 18 / 37 week contract*
Number of rooms 9 9
Number of flats 6 6

Weekly Cost

 $265 $285

Total Cost

 $13,250 $5,130/ $10,545

 

Additional costs

  Cost Details
Deposit $400 To secure your place in the Selwyn Street Studios accommodation, you will need to accept your offer online and pay the deposit and administration fee.
Administration fee $150 The administration fee is required with the application.
Activity fee $200 The activity fee funds a range of social, sporting and cultural activities for residents and needs to be paid before moving in.
Linen pack (optional) $160 A bed and mattress protector are provided in the studios. Students can either bring their own linen (standard studio king single, accessibility studio double) or purchase a linen pack. Includes a duvet inner, pillow, sheet set with a pillowcase, duvet cover set, a bath mat and two towels.

 The weekly cost includes internet, power and water.

*Only students enrolled for 1 Trimester will be offered an 18 week contract (Study Abroad / exchange students or anyone finishing off their studies. Everyone else will be offered a 37 or 50 week contract.

Information

Support

Our University-managed accommodation in Tauranga has one Residential Leader (RL) to every 23 residents to provide help and guidance. RLs are students too so they are likely to know the kinds of issues you might have and can help you figure them out.

Staff are rostered on duty every day, including evenings and weekends, so there is always someone around to help.

Frequently asked questions

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The University's dedicated accommodation services team can help you find the right accommodation. In Tauranga, the Accommodation Coordinator can assist with University accommodation and homestay.

Accommodation Services Team

Contact the team at Selwyn Street Studios in Tauranga.
+64 7 838 4084 (General queries)

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