Wintec Student Village
If this is your first time away from home, the Student Village near the Hamilton City Campus, with meals provided, is a convenient, supportive environment for you.
Overview
Wintec Student Village is a fully catered facility situated at 181 Collingwood Street, a five minute walk from downtown Hamilton and the City Campus and approximately a 10-15 minute drive from the Rotokauri.
The Student Village has 16 villa-styled units, most with five single bedrooms (total of 76 rooms). All bedrooms include a single bed, study desk, chair, cupboards and wardrobe and each unit includes separate shared shower and toilet facilities, a kitchenette and phone and Wi-Fi.
The Student Village is staffed to provide you with a safe, secure and comfortable living environment (including 24 hour security cameras) as well as offering a programme of community plus social activities.
Your Room
Each bedroom contains a single bed, wardrobe (with built-in shelving), desk and a computer chair.
Each person has their own single, secured room (approx 10m2 in size). Power is included in your accommodation fee.
Single bed
Double wardrobe
Office chair
Drawers
Your Block
Each block has five bedrooms, a kitchenette (fridge, sink and electric jug), and a bathroom.
Kitchenette (Sink, small fridge, electric jug)
Bathroom
Wellbeing & Safety
We provide a supportive environment for school leavers to transition from home and into a new environment.
Staff on site
Trained staff (one Residential Manager and three Residential Leaders) live on-site to provide pastoral care to residents. A staff member is on duty after hours and can be contacted for emergencies with 24x7 on-call coverage.
Residential Leaders
Each resident is assigned a Residential Leader as a first point-of-contact for general matters. The ratio of Residential Leaders to residents is approximately 1:25.
Community
Staff and residents facilitate a range of events and activities throughout the year to help create a vibrant, enriching community where every resident has the opportunity to make new friends and undergo personal growth.
Off-site
Unexplained absences from the community are investigated twice a week. These investigations are conducted to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents.
Student Village
Find out more about the Student Village.
These amenities are shared use for all students staying in the student village.
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Local and national bus services, shopping (5 min walk) and cafes + restaurants.
Not charged to returning residents or to off-shore international students applying through the Wintec International Centre
Meals are at the Wintec City Campus Hub as follows (regardless of public holidays):
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner - Monday to Friday.
Brunch and dinner - Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays.
Takeaway lunches are available at breakfast time for those students studying at Rotokauri Campus and Hamilton Gardens upon request.
If residents have any special dietary needs they are asked to inform staff on their application form.
There are 14 off-street parks in the Village driveway. These are available at $450 per semester. Apply at the Student Village office or with your application.
Residents are advised not to leave belongings or valuables visible inside vehicles. Due to the Village's central city location, appropriate car alarms and/or locks are recommended.
Bicycles and motorcycles can be secured in the locked shed next to the car park.
A manager is available during the day to assist residents, as well as Residential Leaders available on call outside of office hours. Security is available to assist 24 hours 7 days a week.
Commercial cleaners are contracted to clean the shower, toilet and hall areas in each block once/twice a week. They also maintain the general cleanliness of the community area - kitchen, laundry, TV lounge and games room. Residents are responsible for cleaning their own rooms, cooking utensils, and rubbish removal to the skip bin. Rubbish is cleared multiple times a week.
Contracted period
Semester 1 2025: 3 February to 29 June
Semester 2 2025: 30 June to 23 November
Full 2025 year: 3 February to 23 November
Accommodation preference is given to students signing up for a full 42-week study year with the option to stay on over the balance of the holidays if desired; however, it is possible to stay for a single semester. Sign up now to reserve your place.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Apply now
Applications are now open. Apply now for Semester 2.
