University Hall – Apartments

This recently refurbished five-level residence, opposite University Hall - Towers and next to the Elam School of Fine Arts 'Mondrian' building, is home to 106 students each year.

About the residence

Owned and operated by the University of Auckland

University Hall towers is re-opening Semester 2, 2025 after a full refurbishment of the entire apartment complex.

University Hall Apartments is centrally located and only a short walk from the University General Library. It is home to 106 residents in 23 comfortably furnished four and five bedroom apartments. Each apartment has a bathroom and second toilet, shared lounge and shared kitchen.

In addition to the shared spaces within each apartment, residents have access to the communal lounge/games room and outdoor spaces within the complex.

Residents at University Hall Apartments can opt into a partial or fully catered meal plan, with meals served in the adjacent University Hall - Towers dining room.

The accommodation management team provide personal support throughout your stay and arrange social and recreational activities during the year.

Outside facade

Residence profile

Hall profileUniversity Hall – Apartments
Student typeFirst-year school leavers, Undergraduate students 
Total students106
RA Ratio1 : 50
Students per flat4 to 5 per apartment
Catering
  • Self-catered residence
  • Optional partial and fully-catered meal plans available at an additional rate, with meals served in the adjacent University Hall - Towers dining room
Facilities on site
  • Small study room.
  • Basketball half-court
  • Communal lounge/games room
  • Internet - wireless, included in your fees
  • Laundry - cost of use included in fees
  • Car parking – limited, at an additional cost
Location14 Whitaker Place, Auckland Central
Distance to University General Library (Bldg 109)700m (5 minute walk)
Residential Agreement period
  • Semester Two: 19 weeks

Room types

  • Every room comes with a king single bed, wardrobe, desk and chair, noticeboard, bookshelf and towel rail
  • Residents provide their own bedding and linen, or alternatively a bedding pack can be purchased from our online accommodation shop before arrival
  • Electricity, water, and University WiFi is included
  • Kitchens come with a communal kitchen pack including all basic kitchen equipment
  • Heatpump / Air Conditioning in lounges
Room Type Residential Period 2025
Weekly rate
Features
Single

19 Weeks (Semester two)

$350.00
  • Your own bedroom
  • Shared bathroom and additional toilet per apartment
  • Shared kitchen per apartment
  • Shared lounge per apartment

For more information

  • See the Accommodation Fees.
  • View the Residential Rules.
  • Find out the 2025 Residential Agreement dates.
  • Meal Plans: There are three optional meal plans available to residents of University Hall - Apartments, with all meals are served in the adjacent University Hall - Towers dining room. Information on how to sign up will be made available to residents prior to move in.