Student Accommodation

Otago is famous for its residential college communities. We have 15 diverse colleges catering mostly for first-year students.

The Student Accommodation Centre also offers support to students looking for rental accommodation, from shared housing or boarding arrangements to furnished studio rooms.

Whether you're navigating a new city, living with flatmates for the first time or relocating as a family, our friendly team can offer advice and guidance.

Where Colleges

Residential colleges

Find a college to be your home away from home

Where postgraduate

Postgraduate/Mature students

Consider residential colleges or Uniflats

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International students

Options include colleges or flats

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Rental accommodation

Advice for finding and living in a flat

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Short term options

Temporary, short-stay and Summer School accommodation

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Apply for accommodation

Apply for a Residential College or University Flat.