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.

Apply for accommodation

Applications for 2027 accommodation are now open. Apply for the Academic Year on the accommodation portal.

Applications for Trimester C, G, and H are now open. Please apply using the C Trimester/Summer Accommodaton Application form.

Only submit one application. If you need to make changes to your application once it's submitted, we can help at accom@waikato.ac.nz

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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

Accommodation costs for 2027

  18/37 week contract* 50 week contract
Number of rooms 91
Number of floors  4
Weekly cost $357 $337
Total cost $6,426 / $13,209 $16,850

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 $200 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.

Ready to apply for your accommodation?

Have a question? Talk to us

The University's dedicated accommodation services team can help you find the right accommodation. In Tauranga, the Accommodation Coordinator can assist with University accommodation and homestay.

Accommodation Services Team

Contact the team at Selwyn Street Studios in Tauranga.
+64 7 838 4084 (General queries)