About City College
The University of Otago is completing the purchase of City College, a student accommodation facility in Cumberland Street that currently houses both Otago Polytechnic and Otago University students.
The 210-bed apartment-style facility was founded and run by the Dunedin City Tertiary Accommodation Trust. This decision will lead to the winding up the Trust, which has agreed on the process for the sale. As a result, the University will take over full ownership and management of the College in January 2018.
Director Campus and Collegiate Life Services James Lindsay sees the purchase as a positive move that fits with the long-term goals of the University.
“We plan to use the space to increase our capacity for scholarship students. We have an increasing need in this area, and City College fits well with our goal to provide an outstanding residential college environment and student experience that will complement scholarly excellence,” he says.
Why Choose Us?
Home away from home
City College offers an apartment-style complex with multi-bedroom units, each with a lounge, kitchenette and bathrooms.
Students also have access to newly refurbished, Common Areas including a large dining hall, two lounges, an exercise room, a library and multiple tutorial rooms.
“The people, the food, the buildings, the warmth, the staff and my new friends all made my first year at Uni a memorable one. I chose to return because of the atmosphere and comfort of home at City College.” Leonie, 20
Wi-fi is available throughout the College.
Supportive environment
Our experienced team at City College are fully immersed in College life to support residents in getting the best out of their first year experience and achieving their goals for the year. Small enough for everyone to get to know everyone else, big enough to have the full range of facilities and services, City College is the ideal size for a great residential experience.
“The measures of security taken at City College allow me to come and go freely, but most importantly I feel safe in this supportive environment.” Paige, 19
Great location
City College has the benefit of being close to the university, polytechnic, the North-East Valley village, supermarket, Dunedin Botanic Gardens, sports facilities and a student-focused hospitality industry.
Sporting & Social Activities
City College punches above its weight in participating in all the sporting and cultural events, organized between the colleges. Aswell as running our own comprehensive social and cultural program including the Great Race, Art Show, LEAP, movie nights, LaserTag, 48hr Film Festival and many others to cater for all interests.