Accommodation fully catered facilities and costs
| College Hall | Student Village | Bryant Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of rooms | 267 | 252 | 178 |
| People per room | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Meals per week | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Cost per week | $380 | $322 | $322 |
| Cost for 37 weeks | $14,060 | $11,914 | $11,914 |
| Rent in advance (5 weeks) | $1900 | $1610 | $1610 |
| Full Academic Year residential period in weeks* | 37 | 37 | 37 |
*Any student who is enrolled at the University of Waikato for 1 trimester will be contracted for 18 weeks
Additional Costs
| Fee | Detail | |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit | $400 | To secure your place in the Halls you will need to accept your offer online and pay the deposit and admin fee. |
| Administration fee | $150 | |
| Activity Fee | $100 | Will need to be paid prior to moving in. |
| Linen Hire (optional) | $105 | A bed and mattress protector are provided in all Halls bedrooms. Students can either choose to bring their own linen (king single) or purchase a linen pack for $105.00 (includes duvet inner, pillow, sheet set, duvet cover set and towels) |
| Parking Permit (optional) | $60 per semester | Parking permits can be purchased for $60 a semester. Casual parking is $2 a day. |
Facilities
Residents at Bryant Hall, College Hall and the Student Village have access to the following facilities:
- Meals – all residents are provided with 3 meals a day, 7 days a week
- Internet – free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms
- TV lounges
- Computer room
- Games room
- Leisure centre
- Laundry – Coin operated laundry machines are available
- Library
- Bike and motorbike sheds
- Projector room (Bryant Hall only)
Smoke-free campus
The University of Waikato is a Smoke-free Campus, no smoking is permitted on campus including at any of our Halls of Residence.
Our Halls
At Waikato we have three Halls of Residence on campus in Hamilton, these include Bryant Hall, College Hall and Student Village. Find out which Hall of Residence best suits your living requirements.
Disclaimer
Accommodation self catered facilities and costs
| Student Village | College Hall | Bryant Hall | Orchard Park | Orchard Park | Silverdale Road | Bleakley Place | Bleakley Place | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation type | Flat | Flat | Cottage | Cottage | Studio | Apartment | Units -Ensuite | Units – No-Ensuite |
| Number of rooms | 42 | 27 | 20 | 110 | 40 | 53 | ||
| *Number of students sharing | 4, 6 or 7 | 6 or 7 | 5 | 4 or 6 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Cost per week | $205 | $205 | $200 | $200 | $245 | $265 | $235 | $220 |
| Contract period | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 48 | 48 |
| Total cost | $7,585 | $7,585 | $7,400 | $7,400 | $9,065 | $9,805 | $11,280 | $10,560 |
| Rent in advance (5 weeks) | $1025 | $1025 | $1000 | $1000 | $1,225 | $1,325 | $1,175 | $1,100 |
* Number of students sharing the communal areas (lounge / kitchen)**Any student who is enrolled at the University of Waikato for 1 trimester will be contracted for 18 weeks
Additional Costs
| Fee | Detail | |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit | $400 | To secure your place in the Halls you will need to accept your offer online and pay the deposit and admin fee. |
| Administration fee | $150 | |
| Activity Fee | $100 | Will need to be paid prior to moving in. |
| Linen Hire (optional) | $105 | A bed and mattress protector are provided in all Halls bedrooms. Students can either choose to bring their own linen (king single) or purchase a linen pack for $105.00 (includes duvet inner, pillow, sheet set, duvet cover set and towels) |
| Parking Permit (optional) | $60 per semester | Parking permits can be purchased for $60 a semester. Casual parking is $2 a day. |
Facilities
Self catering residents at Bryant Hall, College Hall, Student Village and Orchard Park/Orchard Park Studio have access to the following facilities:
- Internet – free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms
- TV lounges
- Computer room
- Games room
- Leisure centre
- Laundry – Coin operated laundry machines are available
- Library
- Bike and motorbike sheds
- Projector room (Bryant Hall only)
- Fully furnished accommodation, recreational room and spa (Orchard Park/Orchard Park Studio only)
Smoke-free campus
The University of Waikato is a Smoke-free Campus, no smoking is permitted on campus including at any of our Halls of Residence.
Our Halls
At Waikato we have three Halls of Residence on campus in Hamilton, these include Bryant Hall, College Hall and Student Village. Find out which Hall of Residence best suits your living requirements
How do I pay my Accommodation fees?
To secure your place, you are required to accept your contract online and pay a bond/contingency deposit of $400 and an administration fee of $150.
In January, you will receive an invoice for the full years accommodation along with a Payment Agreement.
- You can choose to pay your accommodation in full or in weekly installments by direct debit or monthly installments by direct debit or credit card.
- You are required to pay approximately five weeks rent, an activity fee of $100 and any optional extras (linen service, car parking etc) you may require before you move in.
When does the payment come out of my bank account?
If you are paying weekly, payments are every Thursday (evening). If you are paying by monthly installments, payments are due on the 2nd of each month.
How does StudyLink work? (NZ students only)
Students apply directly to StudyLink for assistance with their accommodation costs. StudyLink will pay your loan/allowance directly into your bank account each week. You will then need to set up a direct debit for the money to come out from your bank account on a weekly basis.
Homestay costs
Homestay fees are inclusive of food, power and laundry but exclusive of telephone, internet and transport expenses.
| Homestay administration fee | $330 |
| First four weeks Homestay fee | $1,064 |
| Total Homestay fee (4 weeks) | $1,394 |
| Additional week | $266 |
How to pay your homestay fees
A non-refundable deposit and the first four weeks of your Homestay fees need to be paid at the time of application.
- Credit card
- International bank draft made out to ‘The University of Waikato’.
Payment details can be found on the International Homestay Application Form.
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