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United_Kingdom

Living in Newcastle: Costs, housing and lifestyle guide

Planning to study in Newcastle? Discover living costs, student areas, accommodation, transport, and lifestyle in this complete city guide.

• 10 min
• Published: 20 May 2022
• Updated: 11 June 2026

Australia, Canada, Ireland, New_Zealand, United_Kingdom, United_States, Malaysia

Why students like you still want the real study abroad experience in 2026

Despite the rise of online learning, find out how studying abroad offers much more than a degree and why international education remains a valuable investment for your future.

• 10 min
• Published: 11 June 2026
• Updated: 10 June 2026

Engineering Degree: A Complete Guide to Studying Engineering and Career Prospects

• 10 min
• Published: 10 June 2026
• Updated: 10 June 2026

United_Kingdom

Living in Edinburgh: Costs, Housing and Lifestyle Guide

Planning to live in Edinburgh? Learn about living costs, rent, transport, and lifestyle in this complete Edinburgh city guide.

• 10 min
• Published: 20 May 2022
• Updated: 9 June 2026

New_Zealand

Living in Hamilton: A city guide for international students

Planning to move to Hamilton? Learn about the cost of living, rent, best areas, lifestyle, and student life in Hamilton, New Zealand.

• 10 min
• Published: 19 May 2022
• Updated: 8 June 2026

New_Zealand

Living in Auckland: A city guide for international students

Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city and a place where you can experience a big city lifestyle as well as the peace and quiet the country is famous for.

• 10 min
• Published: 23 May 2022
• Updated: 4 June 2026

Get Your University Application Processed Quickly with IDP FastLane

• 5 min
• Published: 5 June 2026
• Updated: 4 June 2026

United_States

Living in Wellington: A City Guide for International Students

Wellington City (or Welly as it's fondly called by the locals) is the capital of New Zealand. The city is well known as 'the windy city', in addition to being a cultural hub of art, food and music and the home of New Zealand's government.

• 5 min
• Published: 23 May 2022
• Updated: 3 June 2026

Biggest mistakes you can make while studying abroad - real lessons from real students

Learn common mistakes international students make when applying abroad and how the IDP Live App helps avoid delays, errors, and missed opportunities.

• 10 min
• Published: 4 June 2026
• Updated: 3 June 2026

New_Zealand

Living in Christchurch: A city guide for international students

Thinking about living in Christchurch? Learn about living costs, rent, transport, and lifestyle in this complete Christchurch city guide.

• 10 min
• Published: 19 May 2022
• Updated: 1 June 2026

Canada

What are the Differences Between College and University Programs in Canada?

Get access to scholarships from Canadian institutions with IDP Education.

• 5 min
• Published: 7 May 2026
• Updated: 7 May 2026

Canada

How to Choose Between a Certificate, Diploma, and Degree

What are the differences between a certificate, diploma, and degree in Canada? This blog also lists the top certificates for international students.

• 5 min
• Published: 7 May 2026
• Updated: 7 May 2026