55 Symonds
This purpose-built student accommodation, on the corner of Symonds and Wakefield Street, houses 343 students in studio apartments.
About the residence
Facility provided by UniLodge, operated by University of Auckland
55 Symonds offers modern, comfortably furnished, air-conditioned deluxe and deluxe double studio apartments, suitable for Undergraduates and Postgraduates seeking an independent living environment with University support.
The Accommodation Management team provides personal support throughout your stay and arrange a number of social and recreational activities during the year. Our Resident Advisers all live on site to ensure you have a duty person available 24 hours a day.
The 55 Symonds building management team is also available during office hours.
Residence profile
| Residence profile | 55 Symonds |
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| Student type | Undergraduate (not first year high school leavers) and postgraduate students |
| Total students | 343 |
| RA Ratio | 1 : 50 |
| Catering | Self-catered residence |
| Facilities on site |
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| Location | 53-55 Symonds Street, Auckland Central |
| Distance to University General Library (Bldg 109) | 800m (8 minute walk) |
| Residential agreement period |
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* The semester one residential period is only available to those students coming to study for semester one only, or those students completing thier studies at the end of semester one.
Room types
- Each apartment comes furnished with bedroom furniture and a wall-mounted flat-screen TV.
- You will need to provide your own linen and towels, however a linen pack can be purchased from the residence prior to arrival.
- Electricity, water, and University WiFi is included.
| Room type | Residential Period | 2024 weekly rate |
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| Studio Deluxe | 52 Weeks 42 Weeks 21 Weeks |
$430.00 $450.00 $450.00 |
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| Studio Deluxe Double* | 52 Weeks 42 Weeks 21 Weeks |
$450.00 $480.00 $480.00 |
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*Studio Deluxe Double apartments are designated to couples only.
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For more information
- See the Accommodation Fees.
- View the Residential Rules.
- Find out the 2024 Residential Agreement dates.