New Zealand’s temperate climate with its high-quality education, exciting outdoor pursuits, and range of landscapes make it one of the most diversely beautiful countries for international students. Many of New Zealand’s cities consistently feature in the top student cities globally for their appeal in quality education and lifestyle. The diverse student community in almost all of New Zealand’s cities also makes for some of the most culturally vibrant student cities in the world.
Let’s take a look at two of the best student cities of New Zealand:
Auckland
Home to the University of Auckland (New Zealand’s highest-ranking University) and the Auckland University of Technology, Auckland is the country’s biggest city. Known for its multicultural diversity and inclusiveness, the city is ranked 27th in QS Best Student Cities and offers a myriad of adrenaline-fuelled activities- Canyoning, surfing, bungee-jumping, snowboarding, to name a few. The pristine sceneries in and around the city and the ample coastline also serve as perfect getaways for students to unwind and recharge their batteries.
Christchurch
Another city that features in the top 100 QS Best Students Cities is Christchurch in rank 65. Referred to as ‘The Garden City’ for its beautiful parks and gardens, Christchurch has two globally renowned universities; the University of Canterbury and Lincoln University. A city with thriving art and cultural scene, Christchurch is known for its English heritage and is considered the most English of New Zealand’s cities. Though in the past decade, major earthquakes and the 2019 terror attack have shaken the city, Christchurch is rapidly rebuilding itself intending to make it one of the safest, enjoyable, and accessible cities in the world.