Study in Wellington

Wellington, New Zealand’s safe and friendly capital city, is the destination of choice for smart, creative and ambitious students.

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Top reasons to study in Wellington

Wellington is the best choice for smart, ambitious and creative students from all over the world. Here are our top reasons for why you should make Wellington your campus.

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Excellent education systems

New Zealand’s education system is one of the world’s best, according to the Legatum Prosperity Index Institute.

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Safe city

Wellington is the only accredited 'Safe Community' capital city in the world – it’s a safe and friendly place to call home.

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Great quality of life

Known as an awesome place to live, Wellington has been called ‘the coolest little capital in the world’ by Lonely Planet and named the best place in the world to live by Deutsche Bank.

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Compact and walkable city

Three world-class universities are within 15 minutes’ walk of downtown Wellington and so are many other tertiary providers and schools.

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Loads of beautiful open spaces

Wellington’s stunning coastline, fresh air and open green spaces mean the great outdoors is always within close reach.

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Diversity

About a third of Wellington residents were born outside of New Zealand – the city is a multicultural hub.

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Student essentials

Student visas

Studying for more than three months? You'll need a visa - here's a list of requirements and where to apply.

English language proficiency test

Take a look at our free IELTS test preparation course and online English language proficiency test for students interested in English language study.

Study scholarships

Many Wellington schools and tertiary education institutes offer scholarships specifically for international students.

Study options

New Zealand’s education system is world-class, modern and responsive, and Wellington has plenty of great options from early childhood education right through to university.

Cost of living in Wellington

Wellington has an affordable and very high standard of living, compared to the rest of the world, and is rated more affordable than the country's largest city, Auckland.

Moving to Wellington

Moving to a new city or country can be a little scary, so we've pulled together a few things to know before you make your move to the world's coolest little capital.

Wellington snapshot

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world-ranked universities

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international students in Wellington

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average temperature of Wellington

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schools, 35 of which host international students

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restaurants and cafes

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of mountain biking and walking tracks

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a walkable city - the Wellington CBD measures just 2km across

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Student life in Wellington

Student events

You'll find thousands of events in Wellington; from free festivals to official welcomes, there are plenty of opportunities to meet other students and get involved in the life of your new city.

Great quality of life

Wellington is a great place to be a student. It's small enough to get a friendly New Zealand experience, with a vibrant city offering plenty to do.

Work while you study

Working while you study is a good way to earn some extra money, as well as improving your English if...