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A new adventure every day. Live and work in New Zealand

Study in New Zealand, and you’ll gain a world-class education, work skills and the experience of a lifetime.

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Friendly and welcoming, New Zealand is a natural playground full of opportunities for unique experiences. Learn more about working while studying, where to stay, the cost of living and the best places to visit.

Explore New Zealand

Explore New Zealand, discover which study destination is best for you.

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Living in NZ

With a balance of modern cities and stunning nature, New Zealand consistently leads world quality of life studies.

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Work while you study

You may be able to work up to 20 hours a week, and fulltime in the holidays.

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Accommodation

Discover the many types of accommodation for students, from homestays to hostels.

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Cost of living

New Zealand is a value-for-money study destination.

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DID YOU KNOW

Be treated fairly - New Zealand is the least corrupt country in the world.

Source: 2019 Corruption Perception Index.

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Be free - New Zealanders have the most freedom in the world.

Source: Fraser Institute Human Freedom Index 2019

DID YOU KNOW

Beat the crowds - New Zealand is about the same size as the UK or Japan, but with only 5 million people.

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No capital city in the world is further south than Wellington.

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The kea, a New Zealand alpine parrot, is one of the world’s smartest birds.

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Why NZ?

1 Why NZ is one of the world’s best places to live and study

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2 Find out about the cost of living in New Zealand

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