Carlaw Park Student Village

Carlaw Park Student Village is the University's largest purpose-built self-catered student accommodation for new and returning undergraduate (not school leaver) and postgraduate students.

About the residence

Facility operated and pastoral care provided by The University of Auckland

Carlaw Park Student Village (CPSV) is located adjacent to the Auckland Domain, the city's oldest park and home to the War Memorial Museum. It is only a short walk to the Owen G. Glenn Building and the heart of the City Campus. 

CPSV is home to 697 residents across 7 blocks. Undergraduate (not school leaver) and postgraduate students reside in three- and four-bedroom apartments. This property also offers limited two-bedroom apartments for families with young children (see specific age criteria). 

CPSV operates 24/7 to ensure you have support available 24 hours a day. The Accommodation Management team provides personal support throughout your stay and arrange a number of social and recreational activities during the year, supported by the Resident Adviser Team.

Residence profile

Residence profile Carlaw Park Student Village  
Student type Undergraduate (except first-year high school leavers) and postgraduate students
Total students 697
RA Ratio 1 : 50
Students per apartment
  • Three-four in shared apartments
  • Two-bedroom apartments designated to students with small families
Catering Self-catered
Facilities on site
  • Large communal lounge/dining/kitchen for group activities
  • Large study room with printing facilities
  • Games room
  • Music room
  • Barbecue area
  • Basketball net
  • Internet - wireless
  • Laundry - cost of use included in fees
  • Limited car parking available – additional cost
Location 19-26 Nicholls Lane, Parnell
Distance to University General Library (Bldg 109) 850m - 10min walk
Residential Agreement period
  • Full academic year: 42 weeks
  • Semester One*/Two: 21 weeks

*The Semester One residential period is only available to students coming to study for Semester One only, or students completing their studies at the end of Semester One.

Room types

  • Each apartment includes furnished bedrooms, kitchen and lounge, as well as a wireless internet connection. 
  • You will need to provide your own linen and towels, however a linen pack can be purchased from the residence prior to arrival. 
  • Electricity, water and laundry are included in the weekly rental costs. 
Room type Residential Period 2025
weekly rate
Features
Single room

42 Weeks

21 Weeks

$350.00

$350.00

  • your own room with king single bed
  • shared bathroom per apartment
Two bedroom - family*

52 Weeks

 

$625.00

 

 

  • one master bedroom with queen bed
  • additional bedroom with king single bed
  • private bathroom per apartment

*A two-bedroom family apartment accommodates up to 2 adults and 1 child under 15; or 2 adults and 1 child under 5, and an infant.

While there is a limited number family accommodation, we cannot guarantee the availability of these spaces to offer during each application cycle as this will vary.

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