Housing
Where you live in Dunedin depends on whether you want university housing or private housing. Semester students live in the university apartments. Once you are accepted into the program, you’ll receive a packet with housing information and instructions to choose and arrange your housing. The application process is easy and you’ll know your housing assignment before you arrive in Dunedin. You can also choose to arrange your own accommodations by researching the private rental market. If you set up housing on your own, you’ll need to make arrangements for a temporary place to say, like a hostel or hotel, while you finalize your permanent housing.
Apartment
All the university flats are unique. Some are older renovated homes and others are newly built shared complexes similar to a condo. You’ll have a private bedroom and share a kitchen, living space, and bathroom with your flatmates. New Zealand students live in some of the flats and take the role of a residential assistant. These students will introduce you to university flat culture and help you settle in when you arrive. Within the community, support staff organize a variety of sports, cultural, and volunteer events and dinners. You’ll have access to the university’s recreation services as a gym.
Accommodations
- Private bedroom
- Shared bathroom
- On or off campus
- No meal plan
Live with
- International students
- US students
Commute
Your commute depends on the location of your flat, but all are close to campus and you can walk or bike to class.
Dorm
There are many university dormitories to choose from, and each offers a slightly different feel. Toroa has a rooftop terrace garden from which you can see the city. The formal common room at Aquinas has a warm fireplace. The outdoor chess set is popular at Salmond as is the baby grand piano in the Waddell Chapel. All of the halls have exercise rooms, study rooms, large television rooms, and dining halls.
Accommodations
- Private bedroom
- Private or shared bathroom
- Off campus
- Meal plan (all meals)
Live with
- International students
- Local students
- US students
Commute
The Dunedin campus is surrounded by student housing. Your commute depends on the location of your dorm, but all are close to campus and you can walk or bike to class.