Studying in Auckland
Auckland is New Zealand’s biggest and most multicultural city, built around two harbours, with the country’s largest job market and its highest-ranked university. It is the most expensive place to live in New Zealand but offers the most opportunity.
Universities and major institutes
- University of Auckland
- Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
- Massey University (Auckland campus)
Cost of living
Auckland has New Zealand’s highest rents. A room in a shared flat typically runs NZD $250–$400 per week, with the city spread out and reliant on buses, trains, and ferries.
Neighbourhoods for students
- Grafton / Mount Eden — close to the University of Auckland.
- City Centre — near both major universities, lots of apartments.
- Kingsland / Morningside — trendy and well-connected.
- Newmarket — central, good transport, slightly pricier.
Institutions in Auckland
Auckland University of Technology
A modern, career-focused Auckland university known for practical, industry-connected teaching.
University of Auckland
New Zealand's largest university, based in central Auckland with a broad range of research-led programmes.
Explore more: universities in New Zealand, cost of living, and student visas.