The University of Auckland

Life in Auckland

Life in Auckland

Explore new horizons and feel at home

Auckland is an exceptional place to live while you study. As New Zealand's largest city, it offers all the convenience of urban living, peaceful and multicultural communities where you can meet people from all over the world, mild weather year-round, and incredible nature that invites you to go outside and have an adventure. Explore new horizons and feel at home, all in one place.

Auckland at a glance

Auckland Location
Auckland Location

Location

North Island of New Zealand

Auckland Population
Auckland Population

Population

1.7 million

Auckland Weather
Auckland Weather

Weather

Mild all year, ranging from 

around 11°C (52°F) in July to 

20°C (68°F) in January

National sport

An absolute must-do during your stay in Auckland, visit Eden Park and cheer your loudest at a rugby union game.


Well-known teams are the All Blacks and the Black Ferns.

Local foods to try

Eat like a local with hangi (a traditional slow-cooked Māori dish), lolly cake (a cake with marshmallow-like bits), fish and chips, meat pie, rēwena bread (Māori sourdough) and pavlova (a meringue dessert).

Fun facts

Sylvia Park in Auckland is New Zealand's largest mall, with more than 200 stores, accessible by train from the city centre.


Auckland is one of the world's top ten most liveable cities.

Economist Intelligence Unit, 2024 Global Liveability Index

Cosmopolitan and multicultural

It is easy to see and experience the vibrant mix of cultures in Auckland. The city is home to people from more than 165 ethnicities, and around 40% of the population were born outside of New Zealand, making it one of the world's most multicultural cities. 


Through everything from food and music, to art and events, and, of course, its people, the city proudly embraces its local Māori and Pacific Islander heritage, and its diverse multicultural communities. 


International students are warmly welcomed. It's the perfect place to experience many different cultures, make friends and find a taste of home too.

Cosmopolitan and multicultural

It is easy to see and experience the vibrant mix of cultures in Auckland. The city is home to people from more than 165 ethnicities, and around 40% of the population were born outside of New Zealand, making it one of the world's most multicultural cities. 


Through everything from food and music, to art and events, and, of course, its people, the city proudly embraces its local Māori and Pacific Islander heritage, and its diverse multicultural communities. 


International students are warmly welcomed. It's the perfect place to experience many different cultures, make friends and find a taste of home too.

Urban living with all the convenience

Living in Auckland opens up a world of convenience just outside your door. 


The city and its suburbs give you easy access to a huge variety of shops and grocery stores, restaurants and cafés, and galleries and museums. 


Auckland's excellent public transport system will also take you on adventures further out, so you can experience more of New Zealand and discover your favourite places. 


Being so close to everything makes student life easy, and ensures you can enjoy all that the city has to offer.

Nature at your doorstep

No matter where you are in Auckland, nature is just a short distance away. In fact, Auckland is surrounded by nature, with nearby beaches, hiking trails, parks and gardens that invite you to get outside and enjoy your surrounds. 


Whether you have a few minutes to spare before class, or want to fill your weekend with fun picnics at the beach, Auckland gives you plenty of options to take a break from study and breathe in the fresh air.