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.
The fees and payment options are different for each AUT student accommodation.
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 2027.
Te Ahuru Mayoral Drive Student Accommodation info
2027 room fees (AUT students only)
Other fees may apply. For example, there is a credit card surcharge fee – check the 'Other fees' section carefully.
Agreement | Dates | Weekly rate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
Full year – 52 weeks (limited spaces) | 5 Feb 2027 – 4 Feb 2028 | NZ$468 | NZ$24,336 |
Academic year – 40 weeks | 6 Feb 2027 – 13 Nov 2027 | NZ$496 | NZ$19,840 |
One semester – 20 weeks | Semester 1: 5 Feb – 25 Jun 2027 | NZ$506 | NZ$10,120 |
Fees and applying details on UniLodge website
Other fees
Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Application fee | NZ$150 | Non-refundable |
Residential Life programme fee | NZ$165 per semester / NZ$360 for 52-week full year | Funds the Residential Life events programme. Non-refundable once you move in |
Credit card surcharge | Varies | Non-refundable. Applies to all credit card payments |
Payment options
You can pay your accommodation fees by instalment or in full in advance. You'll find full details about payment options in the application process.
International students pay in full in advance.
Your deposit (2 weeks board fees) is applied towards the final 2 weeks of your agreement.
Payment options | Agreement | Due when you accept your offer | Due at least 2 weeks before your contract starts |
|---|---|---|---|
Instalments* | 20, 40 or 52 weeks | Application fee + deposit (2 weeks board fees) + Residential Life fee | Rent advance: 2 weeks board fees |
| Pay in full | 20, 40 or 52 weeks | Application fee + deposit (2 weeks board fees) + Residential Life fee | Remainder of your total board fees |
*For instalment payment options, the remainder of total board fees as per resident agreement must be paid by the instalment due dates.
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 2027.
2027 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.
Agreement | Dates | Weekly rate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
Academic year – 40 weeks | 6 Feb 2027 - 13 Nov 2027 | NZ$363 | NZ$14,520 |
One semester – 19 weeks | Semester 1: 6 Feb 2027 – 19 Jun 2027 | NZ$363 | NZ$6,897 |
Other fees
Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Application fee | NZ$150 | Non-refundable |
Residential Life programme fee | NZ$165 per semester | Funds the Residential Life events programme. Non-refundable |
Instalment plan fee | NZ$250 per semester | Applies if you pay by instalment |
Semester-only fee | NZ$483 | Applies if you book for one semester only |
Credit card surcharge | Varies | Non-refundable. Applies to all credit card payments |
Car parking | Optional | Charged per semester – apply direct for car parking (optional, per semester) |
Payment options
You can pay your accommodation fees by instalment or in full in advance. You need to pay the application fee when you apply for AUT student accommodation. You'll find full details about payment options in the application process.
International students pay in full in advance. The application fee, total board fee and residential life fee is due when you accept your offer.
Payment options | Agreement | Payment due when you accept your offer |
|---|---|---|
Instalments* | One semester – 19 weeks | 3 weeks advanced board fees + semester-only fee + Residential Life fee + instalment plan fee |
Instalments* | Academic year – 40 weeks | 6 weeks advanced board fees + Residential Life fee + instalment plan fee |
Pay in full | One semester – 19 weeks | 19 weeks advanced board fees + semester-only fee + Residential Life fee |
Pay in full | Academic year – 40 weeks | 40 weeks advanced board fees + Residential Life fee |
*For instalment payment options, the remainder of total board fees as per resident agreement must be paid by the instalment due dates.
What's it like to live in student accommodation?
Curious about what life at AUT accommodation actually looks like? Find out what to expect when you move in.
Applying for accommodation
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AUT accommodation options at a glance
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