Student cities in New Zealand
Where you study shapes your whole experience. Cost of living, job options, weather, and lifestyle all vary by city. Here are the main destinations for international students in New Zealand.
Auckland
New Zealand's largest, most diverse city: home to the top-ranked university, the biggest job market and the country's highest living costs.
Christchurch
Canterbury
The South Island's largest city, rebuilt and modern, with strong engineering and science programmes and easy access to the Southern Alps.
Dunedin
Otago
New Zealand's classic university town, home to the country's oldest university, a distinctive student culture and very affordable living.
Hamilton
Waikato
An inland river city in the Waikato, affordable and growing, with strengths in management, computing and agricultural science.
Wellington
New Zealand's compact capital, a creative and walkable harbour city strong in government, film and tech, with a well-known café and arts culture.