On the left, student in 55 Symonds sits at their desk holding up a wooden goose. One the right, student in University Hall Towers sits on their bed holding their waka paddle.

Ngā Wharenoho | Accommodation

With room for more than 4500 students in our wharenoho horakai (catered) and wharenoho horakai kore (self-catered) communities, we are the largest provider of student accommodation in Aotearoa allowing our students the opportunity to live in the heart of the University throughout their studies.

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Find your home

Whether you’re a recent school leaver, a current undergraduate, a returning, or a postgraduate student, we have a place you can call home while you study.

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Compare your options

Want to live on-campus but not sure which hall or residence is right for you? Find your spot through this comparison page.

Homai he kōrero anō | Tell me more
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Tomokanga Wharenoho | Accommodation Portal

2026 applications are now open. Apply by 30 September to be considered for an early offer in mid-October.

Toroa ināianei | Visit now
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Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

Find out how to apply, how we select our residents, how to accept an offer of accommodation, when you can move in and how to withdraw your offer.

Pānui tonu | Read on
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Accommodation tours

Visit our Self-Catered Residences on Saturday 9 August or come along during Mānawa Mai to view our catered Halls of Residence.

He mōhiohio anō | More info
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Tautoko kainoho | Resident support

Find out more about how we support our kainoho | residents living on campus at the University of Auckland.

Kimihia te roanga atu | Find out more
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Life in Accommodation

Find out what it's like to live in University of Auckland Accommodation.

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All that's missing is you

Live with us on campus and all you have to bring is yourself.

Pānui tonu | Read on
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Mō mātou | About us

Learn more about Ngā Wharenoho | Accommodation, including contact details and our kaupapa.

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Explore life in Accommodation

Follow us on Instagram for a look at day-to-day life in our halls and residences.

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Tour our properties

Check out our YouTube channel for tours of our catered halls and other other video content.

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