Choosing a university
Ko tēhea te whare wānanga mōu?
All eight New Zealand universities are ranked in the top 3% of universities in the world and offer quality tertiary education and student support - so they're all good options!
A university is a community, offering support services and facilities on campus to help you achieve at your best and keep you motivated while you're on your study journey. Even if you are considering studying by distance, you can still access a range of support services.
Facilities and services
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Chaplaincy
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Medical Centre
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Sport and Recreation
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Marae
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Careers Centre
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Student Union / student advocacy
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Child Care
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Counselling
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Disabilities services
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Book shop
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Cafés and shops
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Accommodation / Halls of Residence
13. Student clubs
14. Academic and Learning Support
15. Admission and Enrolment
16. Fees and Finance
17. Scholarships
18. Māori Student Academic Support
19. Pacific Student Academic Support
20. Student Wellbeing
21. Library
22. Health services
23. Student Job Search
Some things to consider when choosing a university
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What are my interests and strengths? What do I love doing? What are my future goals?
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Which universities offer what I want to study?
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Where is the campus located? Is it in a city, out of town or close to home?
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What is the student population?
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What is the vibe of the university?
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Does the university have all the facilities I'd want?
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Is there university accommodation? Halls of Residence? Colleges?
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What student support services are available?