Kia Ora and Welcome
Kia Ora and welcome to Ōtautahi Christchurch. We are pleased you have chosen Christchurch and Canterbury as your new home. Here you will have the opportunity to receive an internationally recognised education and to explore an exciting and enjoyable lifestyle.
Why live in Ōtautahi Christchurch?
Global Leader in Prosperity
- #2
- out of 149 economies on the Prosperity Index
A Basecamp to Explore
- 2
- hours get travel from ocean to alps
- 20
- minutes to travel from the city to beaches, biking and walking tracks
Low Cost of Living
- 11%
- cheaper than Wellington
- 15%
- cheaper than Auckland
Connected to Nature
- #1
- Largest inner city park in the Southern Hemisphere
Explore a Summer of Fun
Canterbury is a vast treasure trove of landscapes and experiences. From rafting down the Waimakariri, to exploring the Port Hills or improving your English in the heart of the city. Do something new and have an awesome kiwi summer. Get to know Christchurch and Canterbury and make some new friends along the way.
Inspire Me
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Preparing for Your MoveMoving can be stressful but can be made easier with the right planning. Find out what you need before you leave home, so you are ready to live and study when you land in Christchurch. -
Cost of LivingWhat it costs to live in New Zealand may be quite different from your home country. It's important to know what to expect so you can budget accordingly. -
AccommodationAccommodation for Study. -
Arriving in New ZealandChristchurch is an attractive city where you can study, work and experience a lifestyle that is both stimulating and relaxing. It is the largest city in the South Island with a population of 388,500 and is located on the eastern coast between the Pacific Ocean and the mountains of the Southern Alps.
Your New City
Christchurch is an attractive city where you can study, work and experience a lifestyle that is both stimulating and relaxing. It is the largest city in the South Island with a population of 388,500 and is located on the eastern coast between the Pacific Ocean and the mountains of the Southern Alps.
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