Costs
EIT Student Village is a flatting complex of twelve villas housing six students in each, including New Zealanders and international students. Each person has their own furnished bedroom with shared cooking, bathroom and lounge facilities. Rooms in the SRV cost $130 per week plus $200 Bond.
Rent must be paid 10 weeks in advance and minimum length of stay is 20 weeks or length of your programme.
Recommended weekly personal expenses: $70 - $120 (excluding accommodation fee). Download Student Village pack here.
What is my room like?
There are 12 units each of which has 5 single rooms and one double room which could be for a senior resident.
Each room has a bed, wardrobe, bookshelf, study desk, chair and noticeboard and is heated during winter. Students will be supplied with a bedding package which includes a duvet, duvet cover set and pillow. This will cost $120. Students must supply own crockery. The first few days will be covered by the Student Residential Village managers but students can buy more of their own utensils on arrival.
Student Village Managers reside on site. You must be over 18 years to live at the Student Village.
Local Life
Living right by the EIT campus means being part of a community. Individuals sharing the same goals in life - successful outcomes of your study. Being so close to your classes means there are no transport costs.
The local Taradale shops are 10 minutes walk away where you can see more than 60 shops just along from the Village. This includes a supermarket, a range of specialty shops, plus auto repairs, health professionals, many cafes and restaurants. Different ethnic restaurants include Thai, Chinese, Indian and a few choices of fast foods. The bars have live music and a friendly atmosphere.
The Sports Arena next to the student village includes a gymnasium and fitness centre, dance studio, theatrette and a stadium which seats up to 2,500 around centre-court. Local sporting clubs are based at this arena including basketball, rugby, netball, tennis, table tennis, athletics, cricket and volleyball.