International students
Undergraduate
University Flats primarily provide accommodation for single-semester international undergraduate students. Private rentals in the Dunedin campus area generally only provide for fixed-term leases for 12 months (ie: 1 January to 31 December annually), making it very difficult for single-semester students to find suitable accommodation in the private market.
In order to assist international students for the short duration they are in Dunedin, University Flats also engage a number of New Zealand-based students (normally one per flat) who will assist the international students in enjoying the “Otago” experience. These students normally reside in a University Flat for the full academic year. These students are referred to as Kiwi Hosts.
University Flats will also consider full-degree international students.
In order to fairly allocate rooms a Residential Selection Policy has been developed and can be read our handbook.
University Flats Handbook (PDF)
Postgraduate
University Flats also provide limited accommodation to single-semester and full-degree international postgraduate students.
These students are generally offered accommodation for the duration of the calendar year they arrive at Otago and are subject to our Residential Selection Policy.