Founded in 1883, Auckland is the country’s largest college with over 40,000 students, almost 10,000 of whom graduate annually. The University of Auckland is the largest university in the country. Most students attend the main City Campus, which is located in the heart of Auckland close to the city's main transport hubs, the bustling central business district, shops, theatres and social scene. As New Zealand's largest research organisation with more than 12,000 staff and postgraduate students involved in fundamental and applied research, teaching and learning is informed by the latest research enabling undergraduates to benefit from this first-rate research reputation.