Wellington
The world’s windiest city, Wellington has many claims to fame, including being the capital city of New Zealand. It’s also a great city to live in, with the Global Liveability Rankings putting it in fourth place alongside Tokyo while Deutsche Bank has also ranked it as the best place in the world to live as well as the least polluted.
It’s a young and diverse city with a strong focus on culture and creative innovation, which makes it an exciting place to live or visit and if you like coffee, even better as it’s got more cafes per capita than even New York. Wellington ranked fifth in the world for personal safety and with its three universities all in the top 3% in the world, it’s no wonder international students love the coolest little capital.
Why study in New Zealand?
New Zealand sits in the Pacific Ocean, comprising the North Island, the South Island, and over 700 smaller islands.
Studying in New Zealand as an international student is full of opportunities for unique experiences.
It is a popular choice for international students due to its welcoming and friendly population. It also has a high standard of living and was ranked the Happiest Country in the World in 2020.
In 2019, New Zealand was also named the world’s second most peaceful country by the Global Peace Index.
The benefits of studying in New Zealand include its excellent work-life balance and opportunities post-graduation. These include work experience opportunities in technology, travel, and government.
You can also work alongside your studies in the country’s flourishing hospitality industry.
Students can explore live music, theatre, film, dance, free festivals and international sports fixtures.
Most cities and towns are relatively small and uncrowded and you’re never far from beaches, parks, and walking trails.
Student life
International student life in New Zealand is full of great experiences. Students benefit from large co-curricular programmes including sports, the arts, and additional learning. Explore forests, snow-capped mountains, sandy beaches, lakes and fjords outside of class and learn more about the country.
There’s something for everyone in New Zealand, including experiencing Maori culture and seeing landscapes made famous in popular movies like Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit. You can also explore Abel Tasman National Park and its wildlife, Franz Josef Glacier, the Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Fiordland National Park.
If you prefer cities, the capital city Wellington is home to the National Botanic Gardens, Wellington Harbour, and the Museum of New Zealand.
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