Cumberland House Independent Living

Cumberland House offers independent, mature students inner-city living, stunning city views, and a short walk to Te Aro campus.

Self-catered

Students make their own meals.

Walking time to campuses

Kelburn—15 minutes
Pipitea—20 minutes
Te Aro—5 minutes

Housing style

28 single studios
8 twin-share studio places

Single studio at Cumberland House, with a bed, shelves, and window visible.

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Cumberland House is an inner-city multi-storey building with a friendly student community. Its location, a short stroll from Te Aro campus, makes Cumberland House a great accommodation choice for design and architecture students.

Residents also have access to a range of shared common areas at 222 Willis Street and will be included in all Independent Living events.

About the hall

  • Cumberland House is operated by Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
  • May appeal to independent, mature students.
  • There are single studios and twin-share studios.
  • Bedrooms are fully furnished and heated.
  • Residents can choose to bring their own linen or purchase a bedding pack. See the list of items provided in the Student Hall Handbookpdf3.8MB
  • There is a common room and study space for the residents.
  • 24/7 camera surveillance and swipe card access is required to enter the building.
  • Wi-Fi is available.
  • There is a communal laundry with washing machines and dryers.
  • Some facilities are suitable for students with disabilities.

Fees

Per academic year (38 weeks) Per week
Single studio $15,428 $406

Twin-share studio

 $9,500 $250

The 2027 fee excludes electricity, heating and internet. These services are provided, and the cost is an additional $40 per week. The rate will be confirmed when you receive your offer.

One-trimester-only contracts may incur an additional fee of 10 percent.

Find out when you need to pay accommodation fees and other charges.

Supporting residents

We prioritise the wellbeing and safety of our resident community—with staff and students working together to ensure our halls are an enjoyable place to live.

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Our commitment to pastoral care

The University has structures and processes in place to ensure students living in our halls experience a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

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Virtual tours

Six students sitting on couches, watching movie in hall common room.
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Introduction to Cumberland House
An empty bedroom with a single bed, a sink and mirror, and a desk with a chair.
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Cumberland House–360 single bedroom (empty)
An image of a full wardrobe, a sink, and bright window.
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Cumberland House–360 single bedroom (occupied)
Image of a shared room with two desks that have multiple monitors, two wardrobes, and two beds.
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Cumberland House–360 twinshare bedroom (occupied)
A large common room with black sofas, tables, and chairs.
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Cumberland House–360 downstairs common area

Visit our halls

Contact the hall directly to make an appointment to visit. If you wish to see more than one hall on the same day, make sure you allow at least 30–40 minutes to cover the tour and the time to travel to the next hall. You can book a hall tour during school holidays.

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