Why international education matters
With more than 400 schools, institutes and universities, Auckland is the preferred destination in New Zealand for international students. Promoting and growing our city’s international education sector creates benefits that extend well beyond our education providers, including:
- growing economic activity, productivity and employment as our international students purchase local goods and services
- creating better education and innovation outcomes through higher levels of funding, knowledge sharing, and student diversity
- attracting skilled talent, when qualified international students choose to stay and work in Auckland after studying
- increasing tourism as friends and relatives visit
- generating greater brand advocacy and marketing reach, as students share their experiences with friends and relatives
- building greater international awareness and connectedness as international students develop personal, research and business links while they study.
Long-term benefits
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited’s Study Auckland team works with partners and key stakeholders to maximise the long-term benefits international education brings to the region, by:
- positioning Auckland as a centre of excellence to attract students who will make a valuable contribution to Auckland as graduates and permanent residents
- delivering outstanding student experiences, both in education and lifestyle
- creating better pathways into high-value jobs
- building lasting connections by developing alumni networks to keep Auckland top-of-mind among graduates who leave.