Postgraduates
Here you will find Accommodation options and application information for students taking postgraduate studies at the University of Auckland.
Definition of a postgraduate applicant
You are taking postgraduate studies (i.e. Masters, or PhD) at the University of Auckland.
Note: If you are doing a Graduate diploma or Honours – For the purposes of Accommodation, please apply as an undergraduate.
Where can you stay?
We have a variety of Accommodation options which offer you a more independent lifestyle, with all the benefits of living in a supported university community.
- For an overview of accommodation options available to you, check out our Wharenoho horakai kore | Self-catered accommodation.
- Learn more about how we support residents living in University Accommodation.
You can apply for a place at:
- 55 Symonds in a deluxe studio apartment,
- Carlaw Park Student Village in a single room in a three to six-bedroom apartment,
- Te Tirohanga o te Tōangaroa in a single room,
Disability options
Please ensure you provide all relevant details of your disability on your application form so our staff can meet your needs.
The University of Auckland Student Disability Services has useful information about the University support available to you.
Students with families
For students coming to study with a small family you can apply for:
- Carlaw Park Student Village in a two-bedroom apartment.
- Waikohanga House in a two or three-bedroom apartment.
Couples
For students coming to study with a partner you can apply for:
- 55 Symonds in a Studio Deluxe Double apartment,
- Waikohanga House in a one-bedroom apartment.
Before you begin your application
You should have the following information available:
- Have decided which residence you wish to apply for (you can only select one preference)
- Only one application is permitted per couple or family.
- Family applicants must also ensure that they meet the criteria for the apartment type they are applying for.
- Only one application is permitted per couple or family.
- If this will be your first year of study at the University, your proposed course of study, otherwise your confirmed programme that you are continuing.
- Details for your emergency contact (name, address, phone number/s and email address).
- Students applying for 'couple' accommodation will be required to also provide thier partner's details.
- Students applying for 'family' accommodation will be required to provide thier partner's details & their childrens names & ages.
Note:
Your application will not be considered to have been received until all sections of the application have been completed.
About you – Application questions
The following five questions are asked on the 'About you' section of the Postgraduate application.
Note: Answers for each question can be no longer than 1500 characters – approx. 250 words.
- How would your friends and family describe you?
- You may be living in a University of Auckland residence along with many other students from diverse backgrounds. What are your expectations of living in an environment with other students?
- Why have you chosen this particular residence?
- What are the three most important things for you, to ensure you have an enjoyable experience in University Accommodation?
- Is there any other information about you, you may want us to know? (i.e. sports, volunteer activities, awards)?
About you – Returning residents questions
If you are a returning resident, the following two questions are asked on the 'About you' section of the Postgraduate application.
- Tell us what appeals to you about living in University of Auckland Accommodation again.
- What type of community member do you envision being?