Accommodation
Te Pā Tauira
Owned and operated by Otago Polytechnic
Purpose-built for our Dunedin students in 2018, our 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.
Accommodation Scholarship
In 2025, the Otago Polytechnic Education Foundation established the DSA Foundation Legacy Scholarship to assist learners entering the Bachelor of Visual Arts at Otago Polytechnic and residing at Te Pā Tauira.
“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 - 2026
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 |
$499 per week |
| Ensuite Room (Catered) King single bed; desk, drawers, chair and wardrobe; en-suite bathroom; |
$524 per week |
| Studio (Standard - self-catered) Queen bed, TV, desk, drawers, chair and wardrobe; en-suite bathroom; kitchenette |
from $421 per week |
| Deluxe Studio (self-catered) Queen bed; TV, table, armchair, desk, drawers, chair and wardrobe; en-suite bathroom; kitchenette. |
from $442 per week |
| Apartment - 4 bedroom (self-catered) Private room with a king single bed; desk, drawers, chair and wardrobe, kitchen, shared lounge and two bathrooms. |
from $371 per week |
| Catering option for self-catered rooms 10 Weeks (3 meals a day) GST included. One-off and other options are also available. |
$150 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
Te Pā Tauira is located beside our Forth Street Campus and in the heart of Dunedin’s student area. It’s an easy walk to the centre of town as well as to supermarkets, restaurants, bars and shopping.
Top class accommodation
Constructed with the environment firmly in mind with sustainable materials used throughout, Te Pā Tauira was built in 2018. It includes a range of fully catered single rooms, studios and apartments.
Amazing lifestyle
You’ll enjoy meeting new people and becoming part of a great community. It’s a great place to create friendships, get stuck into your studies and enjoy the scarfie lifestyle.
Great support
Your safety is our top priority. We have staff available 24/7. Only residents can enter the building via a secure swipe card and take advantage of secure bike storage and car parking (limited).
Understand the Pastoral Care Code
Get to know what the Pastoral Care Code says about student accommodation. Watch this video to understand the support you are entitled to if you live in Te Pā, or other Otago Polytechnic student accommodation.
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.