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We are New Zealand’s First City for Students!
We love being a student city! Learn more about student life here.
New Zealand's first city for education and students
Whether you are looking for the best schools, an exceptional higher education, want to sharpen your English or jump into an amazing year abroad, you’ll find in Dunedin people and institutions that encourage new thinking and new experiences.
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Our top 5 picks
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You’ll be amongst friends!
With the youngest population in New Zealand, you’ll meet lots of new friends! Matt from Brazil loves Dunedin and his new friends!
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Learn from the brightest
Dunedin has New Zealand’s highest concentration of people with higher learning. This means we have the best classroom experiences!
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Your future matters!
Dunedin’s learning institutions offer clear pathways to a world of education and employment opportunities. Right here in Dunedin. Learn more about your future education and career pathway here.
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Dunedin is New Zealand’s First City for Education
Check out our special education tours and programmes.
Population
120,000 and 25,000 of those are students.
Be amongst friends
Dunedin has the youngest population in New Zealand with 45% of residents under 30.
We love it here
84% of people here rate their quality of life as good or extremely good.
Learn from the brightest
Dunedin has New Zealand's highest concentration of postgraduate qualifications - over 36% of people here have higher learning.
"Dunedin is full of hidden gems"
Dunedin is full of hidden gems, wee alley ways, new businesses, bars, restaurants and recreational activities. Insiders Dunedin is the platform to source all the best local tips, stories and things to do to make your life or visit in Dunedin a little more special.
