Katharine Jermyn Hall

Katharine Jermyn Hall is a high-rise building in the central city—it's a big hall with always something going on.

Catered hall

Meals served in a communal dining room.

Walking time to campuses

Kelburn—10 minutes
Pipitea—10 minutes
Te Aro—15 minutes

Housing style

390 single rooms

Large space shows pool table, table tennis, rows of sofas and chairs facing a large screen on the wall. Vending machines in the corner.

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Katharine Jermyn Hall is a high-rise building in the central city with single bedrooms. Throughout the year, you’ll have the opportunity to get involved and meet lots of people at the many inter-hall events—sports events, quiz nights, talent quest, film festival screening, and inter-floor activities.

The culture of the hall is about encouraging involvement, responsibility, and achievement, which will help you get off to a great start to university life.

About the hall

  • Katharine Jermyn Hall is operated by Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
  • Popular with first year students.
  • Bedrooms are fully furnished and heated. See the list of items provided in the Student Hall Handbook pdf3.8MB
  • All floors include a large communal lounge, kitchenette, and study room.
  • Bathrooms are all-gender.
  • The ground floor is reserved for relaxation and entertainment, with a Sky TV lounge, pool table, table tennis table, project room, and a well-equipped gym. A music room with a piano and drum kit is on the first floor. There is also an outdoor courtyard with a basketball hoop and picnic tables.
  • The communal dining room serves three meals a day from Monday to Saturday, and brunch on Sunday. Special dietary options, late dinners, and packed lunches are also offered.
  • You can request to live on an alcohol-free floor.
  • 24/7 camera surveillance and swipe card access is required to enter the building.
  • Wi-Fi is available.
  • There are communal laundries with tubs, washing machines, and dryers.
  • Some facilities are suitable for students with disabilities.

Fees

Per academic year (39 weeks) Per week

Single room

$22,308

 $572

The 2026 fees quoted for Katharine Jermyn Hall include food, electricity, heating and internet. 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.

Support available

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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Hall videos

Three students playing Monopoly in hall common room.
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Introduction to Katharine Jermyn Hall
A panoramic view of a single room with a desk and empty wardrobe.
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360 single bedroom (empty)
A panoramic view of a common space with orange sofas and a television.
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360 floor common room
A panoramic view of a common space with orange sofas, a television, and ping pong table.
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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.

Book a tour of Katharine Jermyn Hall