Student stories

Delhi, India

Before arriving in New Zealand, Aashima Yadav was feeling overworked in a highpressure marketing job in Delhi, India – a city of 19 million residents.

Hanoi, Vietnam

From a young age, Tom Do developed a fascination with the seemingly-magical power of medicine….

Bangkok, Thailand

Since Well Chomchoei arrived in Dunedin as a 14-year-old, she has embraced many amazing opportunities for learning and adventure.

Philippines

From the Philippines to New Caledonia, and eventually Dunedin - Alissa Lemaire talks about the benefits of choosing to study in Dunedin, transitioning from high school to studying Software Engineering at the University of Otago.

China

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Nagham Ailabouni, from Dubai, reflects on her journey as a student at the University of Otago in Dunedin, an experience she believes changed her life.

Germany

Ellen Mamier (Germany) shares her #studydunedin experience just before returning home after a year at St Hilda's Collegiate, Dunedin, New Zealand.

China

Get a taste of what it's like to study at Otago Boys High School and Otago Girls High School in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Htin Lin Aung is a molecular biologist who came from Myanmar to study his BSc (Hons) and PhD in microbiology at Otago University.

Japan

Living away from home can be hard. Dunedin makes it easier with friendly, caring people who help to take special care of students. A true city for students, Dunedin has everything you need to learn, live and explore. You’ll be happy see Hatsuki’s great story and see her Dunedin home!

China

Dunedin’s world-ranked institutions make us a landmark study destination and a global source of knowledge and expertise. You’ll be impressed by Elly’s experiences in our study friendly city.

Brazil

Dunedin is famous for our student culture, friendliness and incredible natural environment. Offering an exceptional education and extraordinary experiences to students from all over the world, you’ll want to hear more about our city from a student like Matheus – he’s from Brazil and we love his enthusiasm for Dunedin!

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. Want to know more? Watch this story and hear from our students.