International student stories
Students from all over the world choose to study in Dunedin, not only for the world-class education but also for the wonderful experience of living here.
Hear from our international alumni on why Dunedin should be your first choice too.
Student case studies
Aashima Yadav
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.
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Hanoi, Vietnam
From a young age, Tom Do developed a fascination with the seemingly-magical power of medicine….
View case studyWell Chomchoei
Bangkok, Thailand
Since Well Chomchoei arrived in Dunedin as a 14-year-old, she has embraced many amazing opportunities for learning and adventure.
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Alissa Lemaire
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.
Watch videoNagham Ailabouni
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.
Watch videoEllen Mamier
Germany
Ellen Mamier (Germany) shares her #studydunedin experience just before returning home after a year at St Hilda's Collegiate, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Watch videoChinese High School Students
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.
Watch videoNew Look: Dr Htin Lin Aung
Htin Lin Aung is a molecular biologist who came from Myanmar to study his BSc (Hons) and PhD in microbiology at Otago University.
Watch videoHatsuki
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!
Watch videoElly
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.
Watch videoMatheus
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!
Watch videoDunedin - Student City
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.
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