Postgraduate Accommodation
Postgraduate students are welcomed in some residential colleges. The University of Otago offers a variety of accommodation options suitable for postgraduate students. All residential colleges provide fully furnished and equipped accommodation. They have a strong community ethos, with academic support, cultural, sporting and social activities. Students wishing to live in University managed accommodation need to submit an application form.
Residential Colleges with postgraduate wings or houses
Postgraduate Family Accommodation
Senior students with partners or families, may prefer to rent houses or flats near shops or schools. The University provides a small amount of accommodation for Postgraduate students with families at the University Flats.
University Flats
Independent living is available with other postgraduate students in flats/houses from two bedrooms to six bedrooms. The accommodation is furnished with the tenant(s) being responsible for phone and electricity accounts. There are a number of one, two & three bedroom flats available for both individual students and students with partners/children. The lease for the University Flats are fixed term either for 6 or 12 months, 12 months being the maximum stay.
Website: Uniflats
Staff Accommodation
Affordable accommodation is available in the suburbs, often only a short (15 minutes) drive or bus trip from the main campus. It is advisable to arrange temporary accommodation prior to your arrival and then visit the Accommodation Office for more information.
The Accommodation Office, newspaper and rental agencies provide lists of suitable houses and flats.
For further information
Contact an Accommodation Adviser
Tel 64 3 479 5100
Fax 64 3 479 8249
Email accommodation@otago.ac.nz
Private Board and Home Stays
Dunedin citizens are renowned for their friendliness and hospitality and many offer board to students. The length of stay and other conditions can be discussed and agreed on with the board provider. However, because expenses cover only the academic year, boarding can save you money, making it a popular alternative.
It is not advisable to arrange board without seeing it first. You should arrive in Dunedin some days before your course begins and visit board providers before making a decision.
Homestay Accommodation can be pre-booked through: The University of Otago Foundation Studies Ltd.
Email uofs.accommodation@otago.ac.nz.
