Te Pā Tauira
Owned and operated by Otago Polytechnic | Te Pūkenga
Purpose-built for our Dunedin students, our brand new, on-campus Student Village is called Te Pā Tauira and it's the perfect home for you to enjoy student life to the fullest within an exciting and supportive community.
Te Pā Tauira, is our 231-bed, furnished residential village, purpose-built for Otago Polytechnic students in a prime location - Its literally on our Dunedin campus. You’ll enjoy a short walk to class and still be just minutes away from the city centre, libraries, gyms and sports grounds.
You’ll also meet lots of new people and become part of a great student community.
Te Pā Tauira provides:
- a safe and secure environment with swipe cards and staff on-site 24/7
- a unique residential life programme, recreational facilities and organised events
- catering packages available
- free WiFi
- inclusive internet and power – so no surprise bills
- optional study tutorials to help you stay on top of your coursework
- the opportunity to meet a new and diverse group of friends
Applications open in August
Contact us
Email: accommodation@op.ac.nz
Phone: 0800 677 801
After hours phone: 0800 677 802
Te Pā Tauira is managed by our Village Manger, Renee Stringer.
Frequently asked questions
Got a question? Don't forget to check out our FAQ's first.
“I'd tell anyone moving into the Village to branch out, make new friends, take as many opportunities as possible… and get involved in everything you can!”
Molly Ellis
Previous Te Pā Tauira resident
Rooms and rates - 2025
We offer 41-week, 40-week, semester 1 and semester 2 accommodation agreements.
Fees are to be paid by Full Year, Semester or Quarterly payments.
|
Dorm Room (Catered) King single bed; desk, drawers, chair and wardrobe; shared dining hall; shared living spaces; shared bathroom |
$485 per week
|
|
Ensuite Room (Catered) King single bed; desk, drawers, chair and wardrobe; en-suite bathroom; |
$505 per week
|
|
Studio (Standard - self catered) Queen bed; TV, desk, drawers, chair and wardrobe; en-suite bathroom; kitchenette |
from $407 per week
|
|
Deluxe Studio (self catered) Queen bed; TV, table, armchair, desk, drawers, chair and wardrobe; en-suite bathroom; kitchenette. |
from $427 per week
|
|
Apartment - 4 bedroom (self catered) Private room with king single bed; desk, drawers, chair and wardrobe, kitchen, shared lounge and two bathrooms. |
from $355 per week
|
|
Catering option for self catered rooms 10 Weeks (3 meals a day) GST included. |
$144 per week
|
Initial fees: A one-off Administration Fee ($200) is payable when accepting your offer at the Village, as well as a Residents’ Association Fee ($350) and a Contingency Fee ($300, refundable on departure subject to you having paid all other amounts under your residential agreement).
Room configurations
Benefits of our Student Village
Fantastic location
Top class accommodation
Amazing lifestyle
Great support
Explore our campuses
We’d love to give you a guided tour around our campus and show you around Te Pā Tauira so you can get a real feel for what its like to be a student here.
