Selwyn Street Studios
Located right across the road from Tauranga city campus, our University-managed accommodation complex consists of 88 standard and 3 accessibility studio rooms.
Each floor has shared social spaces that provide stunning views across the harbour. Communal areas are located on the basement level and an attractive outdoor area is a great place to relax and enjoy the great weather that Tauranga is famous for.
Enjoy the privacy of your own fully-furnished studio room plus en suite bathroom. Rooms include a bed, desk, chair, bookshelf, wardrobe, mini fridge and there's free Wi-Fi. Move in and make it your own. Students can bring their own bedding and towels or buy a linen pack to keep.
Experience student life in a safe environment and build friendships to last a lifetime.
Facilities
Each standard studio includes:
- King single bed with mattress and mattress protector
- Desk with chair, rubbish bin and noticeboard
Built in bookshelf, drawers and wardrobe
Mini fridge - En suite bathroom with shower, wash basin and toilet
Each accessibility studio includes:
- Double bed with mattress and mattress protector
- Desk with chair, rubbish bin and noticeboard
- Built in bookshelf, drawers and wardrobe
- Lowered sink in studio room
- Mini fridge and microwave
- Accessibility en suite bathroom with shower, wash basin and toilet
Residents will need to bring their own linen or can purchase a linen pack for $160.
Shared spaces on each floor
- Kitchenette with microwaves, hot water zip and dishwasher
- Social living space
- Accessibility bathroom
- Communal spaces on basement level
- Kitchen
- Dining
- Laundry
Communal spaces on basement level
- Kitchen
- Dining
- Laundry
- Storage for bikes and surfboards
Selwyn Street Student Accommodation
Accommodation costs for 2025
| 50 week contract | 18/37 week contract* | |
| Number of rooms | 91 | 91 |
| Number of floors | 4 | 4 |
| Weekly cost | $310 | $330 |
| Total cost | $15,500 | $5,940/$12,210 |
The weekly cost includes internet, power and water
*Only students enrolled for 1 Trimester will be offered an 18 week contract (Study Abroad / exchange students or anyone finishing off their studies. Everyone else will be offered a 37 or 50 week contract.
Additional costs
| Cost | Details | |
| Deposit | $400 | To secure your place in the Selwyn Street Studios accommodation, you will need to accept your offer online and pay the deposit and administration fee. |
| Administration fee | $150 | The administration fee is required with the application. |
| Activity fee | $200 | The activity fee funds a range of social, sporting and cultural activities for residents and needs to be paid before moving in. |
| Linen pack (optional) | $160 | A bed and mattress protector are provided in the studios. Students can either bring their own linen (standard studio king single, accessibility studio double) or purchase a linen pack. Includes a duvet inner, pillow, sheet set with a pillowcase, duvet cover set, a bath mat and two towels. |