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    Study in Nelson

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    Why study in Nelson?

    Nelson is a city in New Zealand, located on the north coast of the country’s South Island. It’s one of the oldest cities in New Zealand, and is well known for its vibrant arts scene and stunning natural landscapes. Nelson is one of New Zealand’s sunniest cities, with over 2,500 hours of sunshine a year, and boasts long golden beaches, green forests and rugged mountains.

    The city is home to two higher education institutions, giving it a strong student presence. Students studying in Nelson can enjoy loads of events and festivals throughout the year, including a number of musical festivals, arts festivals and an annual regatta. Nelson also has a number of museums, parks and a zoo, as well as being home to a number of sports teams.

    Universities in Nelson

    Student reviews for Nelson

    • Olivia Cook
      United States
      Overall experience 4 stars
      Academic
      3 stars
      University social
      1 stars
      Accommodation
      1 stars
      University facilities
      1 stars
      Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Acquatic Pathobiology
      Tell us about Nelson
      This is a very small and quiet town. The only form of public transportation around town are taxis, which are really expensive. However, there is still nightlife and we had fun on the weekends.
    • Julia Henrich
      Germany
      Overall experience 4 stars
      Academic
      4 stars
      University social
      4 stars
      Accommodation
      2 stars
      University facilities
      4 stars
      Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Information Technology
      Tell us about Nelson
      I felt super safe and welcomed. City isn't too big not too much to see but easy to reach everything.
    • Bennet Lahde
      Germany
      Overall experience 4 stars
      Academic
      4 stars
      University social
      4 stars
      Accommodation
      3 stars
      University facilities
      3 stars
      Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Agribusiness
      Tell us about Nelson
      It was a nice atmosphere and I felt welcome. The people are very friendly and I loved staying in Nelson.
    • Judith Brenner
      Germany
      Overall experience 3 stars
      Academic
      4 stars
      University social
      2 stars
      Accommodation
      2 stars
      University facilities
      3 stars
      Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology International Business
      Tell us about Nelson
      I study in Nelson. It is a small but cute city. You should not expect a big nightlife. But there are a few quite nice bars. Within one minute you are in the city center from NMIT thus you have a lot of luck opportunities. And the best about Nelson: within 10 minutes you are in the bush for hiking, biking or jogging but within 10 minutes the other way you are at the beach. This is a fantastic combination. Furthermore, it is close to the Abel Tasman Nationalpark and the Blenheim Wine Region.
    • Claire Lunzer
      United States
      Overall experience 1 stars
      Academic
      1 stars
      University social
      1 stars
      Accommodation
      2 stars
      University facilities
      1 stars
      Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Environmental Science
      Tell us about Nelson
      Nelson is full of old retired people. There are very few young people. There is not a lot to do here. The nightlife is awful, creepy old men at bars. Females should not go alone. I never feel safe.

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