Study in Christchurch

Christchurch is the place to go if you want to get a great education amongst stunning scenery - all while living a relaxed lifestyle. With a population of around 400,000 people, Christchurch is the largest city in New Zealand’s South Island. It’s a wonderful mix of innovative creativity and beautiful heritage.

Here’s why we believe Christchurch is a great place for you to study and live in.

 
 
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Fantastic education

Get a great education in Christchurch and the Canterbury region. Home to the University of Canterbury and Lincoln University just outside of Christchurch, the region provides fantastic education options. The University of Canterbury offers fantastic courses in a large range of fields in bachelor’s degrees (level 7), while Lincoln University offers smaller classes and practical learning specialising in particular fields such as agriculture.

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Relaxed lifestyle

If you want a relaxed lifestyle, Christchurch is the city for you. The city itself has a calming vibe and the lifestyle is peaceful and simple. As there are less people, there’s less chaos and traffic jams. After university or in between classes, take a walk or bike through Hagley Park - a huge beautiful park in the middle of the city centre.

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creativity and heritage

Christchurch is a great mix of beautiful heritage buildings and innovative creativity. After the 2011 earthquakes, since then the city has been rebuilding its architecture and infrastructure - through modernity while keeping parts of its heritage. Spend some time at the innovative Cardboard Cathedral or the Victoria Clock Tower built in 1897.

 
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stunning nature

The Canterbury region where Christchurch is located encompasses stunning nature. You can take day trips to lots of beautiful places not too far from Christchurch. Just a 2-hour drive from Christchurch is Arthur’s Pass National Park which offers amazing photo opportunities of the stunning Lake Pearson. Or go whale watching in the town of Kaikoura, where you can also eat delicious seafood and go on hikes with beautiful views.