Fees for AUT student accommodation

Everything you need to know about the cost of living at AUT's student accommodation in Auckland, New Zealand – fees cover your full semester or year, with internet and power included at both Te Āhuru Mayoral Drive Student Accommodation and Akoranga Student Village.

What are the fees for AUT City Campus accommodation?

Right in the heart of Auckland city, Te Āhuru Mayoral Drive Student Accommodation puts you one minute from AUT City Campus. Here's what it costs for 2026.

Te Ahuru Mayoral Drive Student Accommodation info

2026 room fees (AUT students only)

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

Standard Studio Room: NZ$477 per week

• 40 weeks (full year): $19,080.00
• 20 weeks (one semester): $9,540.00

Fees and applying details on Unilodge website

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 (once moved in))
• Credit Card Surcharge Fee: credit card payments incur a surcharge fee

Payment options

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)

• Once you accept your Offer of Accommodation, you then need to pay your deposit, and then 2 weeks rent in advance to secure your room prior to your arrival.
• Deposit = 2 weeks board fees + Residential Life fee

Paying by instalment for a full year (40 weeks)

• Once you accept your Offer of Accommodation, you then need to pay your deposit, and then 2 weeks rent in advance to secure your room prior to your arrival.
• Deposit = 2 weeks board fees + Residential Life fee

Paying in full (one-off advanced board payment) for one semester

• Once you accept your Offer of Accommodation, you then need to pay your deposit, and then the remainder of the board fees in full to secure your room prior to your arrival.
• Deposit = 2 weeks board fees + Residential Life fee
• Remainder of board fees (18 weeks)

Paying in full (one-off advanced board payment) for a full year

• Once you accept your Offer of Accommodation, you then need to pay your deposit, and then the remainder of the board fees in full to secure your room prior to your arrival.
• Deposit = 2 weeks board fees + Residential Life fee
• Remainder of board fees (38 weeks)

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

What are the fees for AUT North Campus accommodation?

Akoranga Student Village puts you right where you need to be if you're studying at AUT's North Campus in Northcote. Here's what it costs for 2026.

Akoranga Student Village info

2026 room fees

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$ 349 per week

• 40 weeks (full year): $13,960
• 19 weeks (one semester): $6,631

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 (non-refundable)
• Apply direct for car parking (optional, per semester)

Payment options

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

Paying by instalment

• When you pay by instalment there is an instalment plan 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.

Paying in full (one-off advanced board payment) for one semester

• 19 weeks advanced board fees + semester only fee + Residential Life fee
• Once you accept your Offer of Accommodation you then need to pay in full to secure your room.

Paying in full (one-off advanced board payment) for a full year

• 40 weeks advanced board fees + Residential Life fee
• Once you accept your Offer of Accommodation you then need to pay in full to secure your room.