Halls of Residence - Fully Catered

Live on campus in a fully catered hall at Waikato: three meals daily, a vibrant student community, and the most affordable university accommodation in New Zealand.

Living on campus is a great way to settle into university life, meet new people, and stay close to lectures, support services and social events. Our fully catered halls of residence at the Hamilton campus – Bryant Hall, College Hall, and Student Village – offer three meals a day, seven days a week, plus options for late meals and packed lunches. Each hall provides a welcoming and inclusive environment, with residential support, academic mentoring, and a strong sense of community.

Halls of residence

Take a closer look at life in our three halls of residence at the University of Waikato’s Hamilton campus – Bryant Hall, College Hall and Student Village. It’s a great way to make friends, experience different cultures and create memories that last a lifetime.

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Bryant Hall Fully Catered

Bryant Hall is our smallest hall of residence on campus, and is a great option for students who want to live in a tight-knit community.

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College Hall is our second largest hall on campus, bringing an energetic environment that supports aspirational students in their academic and sporting pursuits.

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Student Village is our largest hall. It provides students with a unique experience, living in pods of 6 students rather than spread across blocks of 50-60 weeks.

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NZ University accommodation cost comparison 2027

The table below compares the cost of a standard single room in catered accommodation at universities in Hamilton, Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, based on published 2027 figures. It shows that the University of Waikato offers some of the most affordable options available.

The University of Waikato Weekly cost One-off fees Total annual cost
Bryant Hall $468 $400 $17,716
Student Village Standard $468 $400 $17,716
Student Village Upgrade $536 $400 $20,232
College Hall $536 $400 $20,232
The University of Auckland Weekly cost One-off fees Total annual cost
Grafton Hall $550 $850 $22,300
O'Rorke Hall $550 $850 $22,300
University Hall Towers $550 $850 $22,300
Waipārūrū Hall $580 $850 $23,470
Victoria University of Wellington Weekly cost One-off fees Total cost
Cumberland House $544 $1,000 $23,208
Capital Hall $590 $1,000 $24,995
Joan Stevens Hall $518 $1,000 $22,198
Katharine Jermyn Hall $598 $1,000 $25,036
University of Canterbury Weekly cost One-off fees Total cost
Arcady Hall $698 $1,000 $29,888
College House $827 $850 $33,410
Rochester and Rutherford Hall $662 $950 $27,250
Tupuānuku $562 $750 $24,192

*Additional fees may apply