International student Yamika Gandhi poses while in a body harness on a nature walk

Ever since I was 11, I have been a huge fan of the Hunger Games. Every time I re-read the books, I visualised myself in the woods, equipped with a backpack full of tools, pushing my way through the thorny bushes and fighting for survival.

Learning About Forest Conservation in New Zealand | Study With New Zealand

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Four flatmates sit on the balcony looking out at a beautiful New Zealand sunset

Once you’ve confirmed your study plans for the upcoming year, the next thing you’ll need to arrange is accommodation. While this might feel difficult to arrange, there are multiple different options you can choose between to suit your lifestyle.

How Do I Find Student Accommodation in New Zealand? | Study with New Zealand

International student Adi Rudrakar poses for the camera outside a 'hobbit hole' at Hobbiton

From studying a Master of Engineering at the University of Auckland to being the Technical Lead of NILO; a New Zealand company tackling the global plastic waste problem, former international student Adi Rudrakar has come a long way since he first arrived in New Zealand.

From Graduation to Working in New Zealand: Adi's story | Study With New Zealand

Two women, walking arm in arm, are shopping at a Farmers Market in New Zealand

When you’re a student, it can always feel like the cost of living keeps rising – no matter where in the world you are. The good news is that there are steps you can take to make things easier for you, your family, and your flatmates.

How to Manage Living Costs | Study With New Zealand

International student Yamika poses for the camera while sitting on a tree branch in Central Otago

While getting a quality education is high on every student’s list of priorities, spending time away from the classroom and coursework is also important. Whether you only have a day off, a long weekend, or it’s the end of the semester, New Zealand is one of the best places in the world to plan a holiday!

My First Holiday Break in New Zealand: Yamika’s Story | Study With New Zealand

Three friends are sitting around a table in a restaurant, smiling and enjoying their meals

Studying in New Zealand isn’t just a great opportunity to improve your academic life – it’s also a fantastic chance to improve your social life too. If you’re new to New Zealand, you might find making connections tough at the start, but with a little effort you’ll soon have lots of new friends!

Making New Friends and Connections in New Zealand | Study With New Zealand

Health Science student at University of Otago 

International student Gabe Pinvanichkul poses for a photo with school friends

Studying in New Zealand since 2018, international student Gabe Pinvanichkul is now well aware of what to expect from exams from Kiwi education providers, the differences between the exams in New Zealand and the exams he’d be expected to sit back home in Thailand, and the best ways to cope with exam-time stress.

My First Exams in New Zealand: Gabe’s Story | Study With New Zealand

Masters of Civil Engineering at the University of Canterbury 

International student Daniela stands on the edge of a wharf and points out at the ocean and seabirds

When Colombian student Daniela Castillo arrived in New Zealand to study her Master of Civil Engineering as a homestay student, she didn’t expect her first six months to go as smoothly as they did.

My First Six Months in New Zealand: Daniela’s Story | Study With New Zealand

A man and a woman both look at the screen of their camera while they sit on their bikes

When you arrive in New Zealand, you’ll quickly realise that the whole country has a special connection with nature and the outdoors.

New Zealand and the Outdoors: A Guide | Study With New Zealand

A team of girls celebrate being at the GirlBoss 'We the Women' Hackfest

Quality education lays a solid academic foundation in us as scholars, and multiculturalism exposes us to the diverse cultural tapestry that helps us navigate the interconnectedness of today’s globalised world.

Trailblazing in New Zealand: Empowerment for Young International Students | Study With New Zealand

Business Management and Media at Auckland University of Technology (AUT)

Yamika, Ryan and Gabe on a quick stop off to see a waterfall

I was raised in Canada, but I decided to study with New Zealand because it’s a well-rounded study destination with a great balance of everything I felt I needed as a student. From its pristine environment to its globally recognised education systems, New Zealand has everything a student might focus on.

Learning About New Business and Social Connections in New Zealand | Study With New Zealand

Annsen Chen enjoying a nature walk around Dunedin, New Zealand

Kia ora koutou, my name is Annsen. I’m originally from Hong Kong, and I’ve been living in New Zealand for 6 years now. This is my story.

Life As A Student in Dunedin: Annsen's Story | Study With New Zealand

While studying is undeniably the primary focus of any study abroad journey, the cultural aspect is equally significant to the overall experience.

Beyond Borders: Forging International Friendships and Celebrating Cultural Diversity | Study With New Zealand

Many years ago, my parents chose New Zealand as my study destination because they wanted me to learn English among other life skills. Fast forward a few years back in Colombia, I couldn’t stop thinking about New Zealand. The memories were so powerful that I decided to come back to study my Masters in Civil Engineering at the University of Canterbury. 

Learning About Māori Culture in Rotorua | Study With New Zealand

I arrived in New Zealand in 2018 as a 13-year-old boy who knew little English. My parents have always wanted me to study abroad and experience things that Thailand, my home country, cannot grant me.

Learning about Agriculture in Rotorua, New Zealand | Study With New Zealand

PhD student

International students have many, many different reasons for choosing the University of Otago. Rakesh from India answers our questions to share why he chose to study at the University of Otago and how he finds life as a student in Dunedin.

Life at Otago University: Rakesh’s story | Study With New Zealand

A doctor talking to a lady and a man lying on the bed with medical equipment

New Zealand has a strong demand for key staff in the healthcare sector. Studying community healthcare is a great pathway to work in New Zealand and can lead to a rewarding career.  

Reasons to Study Community Healthcare in New Zealand | Study With New Zealand

International student Jasmine Yip accepts an award at the Wellington International Student Excellence Awards

If you had told my 15-year-old self the young adult she would become today, I wouldn't have believed you. 

Unlocking Academic Potential in a Holistic Education Environment | Study With New Zealand

People from different cultures smiling in front of a building

When you study in New Zealand you need to manage your spending. The good news is you can benefit from your student status with various discounts and deals – often all you need is a student ID (identity) card from your education provider. 

How to Enjoy the Perks of Student Life in New Zealand | Study With New Zealand

A teacher explains something to international students 

Are you considering studying in New Zealand, but not sure where to start? There are a number of tools and websites to help you find the right course, education provider or career that will set you on the path to a better future. It might be easier than you think. 

How to Find the Right Course in New Zealand Based on Your Skills | Study With New Zealand

Chinese Bachelor of Commerce student at the University of Auckland 

In this article, I will discuss my internship experiences, firstly at EY in Shanghai and then in Auckland. These experiences were different but equally enriching.

I hope to share what I wish I knew prior to embarking on my applications to the Big Four firms. 

My Internship Experience at Ernest & Young in Auckland and Shanghai | Study With New Zealand

What can you study in New Zealand? Find out more about the New Zealand education system, including qualifications, study levels and how to work here after studying.

Understanding the New Zealand Education System | Study With New Zealand

Gaining an internship in New Zealand is a great way to kickstart your future career and make you more competitive in the local job market. Internships are one of the best ways for international students to explore their field of study and gain first-hand work experience. 

How to Find the Right Internship for International Students | Study With New Zealand

Undergraduate student

International students have many, many different reasons for choosing the University of Otago. Laila from Malaysia answers our questions to share why she chose to study at the University of Otago and how she finds life as a student in Dunedin. 

Living As a Student in Otago: Laila's story | Study With New Zealand

PhD Student from Brazil

PhD student Renan Lyra explores the outdoors New Zealand has to offer when he has a break from studying. 

If you are considering studying psychology, New Zealand is a great option, with a wide range of courses at education providers around the country. 

5 Reasons Why You Should Study Psychology in New Zealand | Study With New Zealand

Split Apple Rock in the Abel Tasman Nationalpark, South Island New Zealand

Nau mai, haere mai, and welcome to summer in Aotearoa! Everyone takes a long break over Christmas and New Year, so the cities empty out and we all head to our favourite beachside spot. If you want to know the best things to do, see, and eat during the warm months here in New Zealand, we’ve got you covered. 

How to Enjoy Summer in Aotearoa New Zealand | Study With New Zealand

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

International student Isla, originally from China, working as a student advisor at the WelTec Open Day

When I came to New Zealand as an international student, never have I imagined that I would be working in the New Zealand education sector one day.


How a Student Exchange Experience in New Zealand Changed My Life | Study With New Zealand

Mark Caves a lecturer at EIT in Hawkes Bay

Eastern Institute of Technology’s (EIT) Professional Chef Tutor Mark Caves has seen enormous changes in the hospitality industry over recent years.

Sustainability is the Secret Sauce | Study With New Zealand

International students from China walk the Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand

Twins Kevin and Helen Wang came to New Zealand from their home in Beijing in 2016, keen to experience a different education system and to broaden their horizons.

Learning In and Out of the Classroom | Study With New Zealand

Belinda Watt teaches fashion and sustainability at Whitecliffe College

The fashion industry is responsible for overconsumption and polluting the environment, causing irreparable damage to our fragile ecosystems, according to Belinda Watt, Head of School, Fashion and Sustainability at Whitecliffe. 

Sustainable Fashion for a Regenerative Future | Study With New Zealand

Two people in a meeting on opposite sides of an office desk

After you finish your studies, you may be able to stay and work in New Zealand for up to three years.

Top Tips for Finding Work After Studying in New Zealand | Study With New Zealand

Bachelor's student

International students often ask – how do I find a job while studying and when I graduate?

My Job Search Tips for International Students in New Zealand | Study With New Zealand

Chinese PhD student Mengping shares how her New Zealand study experience challenged her to become more open-minded, confident and purposeful. 

How Four Years of Studying in New Zealand Enriched and Purified Me | Study With New Zealand

Undergraduate student 

New Zealand offers a huge range of online courses that you can do wherever you are in the world. 

Studying New Zealand Courses Online: What’s It Really Like? | Study With New Zealand

People smiling and talking in front of a marae while holding poi (balls for Māori dancing)

As the world warms and societies place more strain on the planet’s resources, a new generation of students is seeking to shape a more sustainable future.

Why New Zealand Excels in Sustainability Education | Study With New Zealand

Native American Student at Auckland University of Technology (AUT)

A Native American students stands outside a marae in New Zealand

No matter your degree, making it a priority to learn about Māori culture will make your study abroad experience all the more enriching! 

Find out why taking a course in Māori culture will make your study abroad experience all the more enriching.

Three Reasons to Add a Māori Course to Your Degree | Study With New Zealand

Chinese student at the University of Auckland

Chinese international student Weilian Du graduates from university in New Zealand

We asked Chinese student Weilian Du what she has gained by studying in New Zealand – and how it inspires her to want to help others.

Doing Good with Virtual Reality | Study With New Zealand

Chinese Ph.D. student

An international student has coffee with his professor

Students in New Zealand often have a more personal relationship with their teachers and lecturers than they would in other countries. Here, Chinese PhD student Hui Xiao and his supervisor, Professor David Baxter, talk about how they work together. 

How Professors in New Zealand Become Mentors | Study With New Zealand

Studying a Bachelor of Food Technology at Massey University

Just like many other students, I was unable to return to New Zealand at the start of 2020 due to border closures and so I completed my second year in China.

My Tips on Returning to New Zealand | Study With New Zealand

Thinking of taking your studies online? Get a globally-recognised education at the tip of your fingers with FutureLearn.

5 Reasons to Study Online with FutureLearn | Study With New Zealand

Coming to a new country to study isn’t easy. Here are seven ways how to cope with stress when moving overseas.

7 Ways to Cope With Stress | Study With New Zealand

An international student gardening at his homestay in New Zealand.

A nationwide lockdown certainly adds a unique twist to Kiwi hospitality. In this article, we asked students to reflect on this time spent in their home away from home.

Students Made to Feel Right at Home | Study With New Zealand

Engineering graduate

Two students standing in front of a laptop at a service desk. One is explaining something to the other. 

Volunteering can be one of the most important things you do to help you find a job.

How Volunteering Can Boost Your Employability | Study With New Zealand

Career Development Consultant

Accounting student

Student wearing a suit and carrying a shoulder bag.

When you apply for a job in New Zealand, most employers are likely to ask for referees.

How to Choose Your Referees | Study With New Zealand

No work experience? Don’t panic! Career development consultant John Dorado says international students shouldn’t feel stressed if they start applying for jobs and realise they don’t have any work experience.

How to Identify Your Job Skills and Abilities | Study With New Zealand

Have you heard of the hidden job market? 
 
It’s a phrase used to describe all the jobs that are filled without being advertised.

6 Ways to Network Before You Graduate | Study With New Zealand

Communications Advisor

International student reading in a university library

When Ma Boyong first arrived in New Zealand as a young international student, he knew no one and lacked confidence in his English skills.

Famous Chinese Writer Discovered His Passion in New Zealand | Study With New Zealand

A student in a supermarket participating in a volunteer grocery delivery service during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Read about students Jess and Jingjing's experience volunteering in New Zealand during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Volunteering with the Student Volunteer Army | Study With New Zealand

It’s exam season for students in New Zealand and Matthew Le, a business student at the University of Auckland, is stressed. 

Handling Exam Stress | Study With New Zealand

Digital Content Manager

A group of international students meet online instead of in person to get through lockdown.

At 11.59pm on 25 March 2020, New Zealand went into a nationwide high-alert level lockdown to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. 

International Students Surviving Lockdown in New Zealand | Study With New Zealand

PhD student in communication

International students at Toastmasters in New Zealand

There are so many things international students can still use from the COVID-19 lockdown to make sure you are happy and motivated.

Staying Happy and Motivated While Studying Online | Study With New Zealand

Masters' student

Everything we’ve been through during lockdown is a lesson that can be applied to everyday life as an international student.

Productiveness Lessons Learnt During Lockdown | Study With New Zealand

Malaysian PhD student

Studying abroad can be daunting, especially in this challenging time. As we are coming to the end of week 4 of the lockdown in New Zealand, there are a few good things that I have learnt.

How to Stay Productive, Strong and Calm | Study With New Zealand

As we are all stuck in our homes while the world tries to fight this virus, we can at least talk about something different. Let’s take a deep breath in and out! Good!

Things To Do in Lockdown | Study With New Zealand

English language student

Maria Fernanda (Mafe), shares how her first week of online learning has been during lockdown. She gives 4 tips that have helped her to stay connected and keep positive for well-being during isolation.

Online Learning Life During Lockdown | Study With New Zealand

Postgraduate student

Out of all the new things you are about to encounter in New Zealand, the winter season will be the hardest.

5 Tips to Help You Survive Winter in New Zealand | Study With New Zealand

High School student from Germany.

Leo, an international student from Germany, goes to Whangarei Boys High School and is currently in lockdown with his host family in Northland, New Zealand. 

Lockdown Q&A with Leo from Germany | Study With New Zealand

student exchange student with friends in New Zealand

If you read this you are probably an exchange student who is a bit lost and overwhelmed with this whole lockdown situation. 

Lockdown as an Exchange Student | Study With New Zealand

Life in lockdown can be a struggle. It’s important to balance your studies with other activities to keep yourself motivated and look after your mental health. Check out some of the things students around New Zealand are doing during lockdown!

7 Inspiring Things Students are Doing During Lockdown | Study With New Zealand

Here are some ideas to help keep your food purchases as sustainable as possible during lockdown.

Sustainable Lockdown Shopping Tips | Study With New Zealand

Matt Le standing in front of the entrance to a marae grounds.

Matt Le visited a wharenui (meeting house) on a marae in Auckland. He participated in a pōwhiri welcome, and learned about the Māori concepts of manaakitanga and kaitiakitanga.

Visiting a Marae | Study With New Zealand

I never expected it, but what I learned in philosophy will not just help me in my career, it will help me in life.

Studying Philosophy: the Beauty of Critical Thinking | Study With New Zealand

313446 PhD student on a dolphin research boat

Colombian Ph.D. student Jessica Patiño-Pérez is taking her dolphin research out of the lab and into the ocean. 

A Passion to Protect Dolphins | Study With New Zealand

Students working on wharenui (traditional Māori meeting house) designs with their lecturer Darren Ward

Teacher Darren Ward uses Māori traditions and hands-on learning to teach his international students new design technologies.

Designing the Future by Sharing our Cultures | Study With New Zealand

US Study Abroad student

encouraging students to study sustainability in Aotearoa New Zealand

Grace Lewis shares what she learned studying Māori culture during her semester abroad in New Zealand.

Tūrangawaewae: A Place to Stand | Study With New Zealand

students working on a business project at secondary school in New Zealand

Studying at a New Zealand secondary school is helping Chinese student James Shi gain the skills he’ll need for a career as an entrepreneur.

Getting an Early Start on a Business Career | Study With New Zealand

PhD student from Colombia

Bryann standing on a rock on the shore of a New Zealand lake

I arrived three months ago to Christchurch to start my doctoral studies. This is what I’ve learned in my first three months out of three years doing a PhD in New Zealand.

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