AUT accommodation in Auckland

Living in student accommodation is a comfortable and convenient option whether you're a first-year or postgraduate student, new to Auckland, or living away from home for the first time. AUT’s student accommodation is modern and secure, offering a social community just a few minutes' walk away from our City or North Campus.

AUT accommodation options

Mayoral Drive Accommodation building

Te Āhuru Mayoral Drive Student Accommodation

  • City Campus location: one-minute walk to campus
  • Single studio apartment living: bed, kitchenette, bathroom
  • Communal areas: kitchen and dining, lounge and study spaces

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Akoranga Accommodation building

Akoranga Student Village

  • North Campus location: 5-minute walk to campus
  • 40 townhouse-style apartments in a village setting
  • Shared apartments: 5-6 people, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/living areas

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Studying at AUT South Campus?

There's no AUT accommodation here, but some of our students live in City Campus accommodation and use the AUT shuttle bus or public trains and buses to get to classes.

Hear from students living in AUT accommodation

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Akoranga Student Village is just a 5-minute walk to AUT North Campus
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24 hour security and pastoral care staff are on site to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our students
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Our Residential Life programme offers lots of opportunities to meet other students staying in AUT accommodation

Apply now for 2025

You can apply for 2025 accommodation at Akoranga Student Village (North Campus) and Te Āhuru Mayoral Drive Student Accommodation (City Campus).

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Handbook and policies

Accommodation handbook cover page showing accommodation building

Browse and download our handbook, house rules and other policies for residents of AUT's Akoranga Student Village (North Campus).

Policies, rules and handbooks

2025 comparison chart

Get a quick overview of each of our accommodation options using our comparison chart.

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Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021

The Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021 (the Code) was put in place by New Zealand’s Government to ensure there are consistent standards for all tertiary education organisations, like AUT, in supporting domestic and international students’ wellbeing, development, and educational achievement.  The Code also has specific requirements relating to Student Accommodation support, practices, facilities and services.

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