The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand in New Zealand

🏛️ About The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand

The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand is a public New Zealand polytechnic serving Lower Hutt and nationwide online. Its public academic profile includes online and distance vocational, professional and applied tertiary education.

University highlights

New Zealand's specialist open and distance-learning polytechnic and the anchor institution for the emerging polytechnic federation.

What makes this institute stand out

Choose The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand for access to online and distance vocational, professional and applied tertiary education.
Students can combine applied or academic study with the professional, community and employer opportunities available in Lower Hutt and nationwide online.

✨ Why Study at The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand?

New Zealand's specialist open and distance-learning polytechnic and the anchor institution for the emerging polytechnic federation.

🏆 Rankings & Accreditations

No QS World University Rankings 2027 institutional result is recorded for this provider; this is not a quality judgment.

A statutory/public tertiary provider whose non-university programmes and quality assurance fall within NZQA's national framework. Confirm the current programme, delivery site and professional recognition before publication.

📚 Programmes Offered

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10 programmes

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Programme	Degree	Duration ↕	Tuition ↕	Intake	Action
Bachelor of Applied Management (Level 7)	Bachelor	—	—	● Closed	View
Bachelor of Applied Science (Level 7)	Bachelor	—	—	● Closed	View
Bachelor of Business (Level 7)	Bachelor	—	—	● Closed	View
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Level 7)	Bachelor	—	—	● Closed	View
Bachelor of Information Technology (Level 7)	Bachelor	—	—	● Closed	View
Bachelor of Library and Information Studies (Level 7)	Bachelor	—	—	● Closed	View
Bachelor of Social Health and Wellbeing (Level 7)	Bachelor	—	—	● Closed	View
Bachelor of Social Work (Level 7)	Bachelor	—	—	● Closed	View
Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) (Level 7)	Bachelor	—	—	● Closed	View
Bachelor of Teaching (Primary Education) (Level 7)	Bachelor	—	—	● Closed	View

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💰 Tuition Fees & Scholarships

Tuition fees and scholarship information coming soon. Contact the university for details.

📋 Admission Requirements

PG Diploma/Certificate

Passport

Bachelors Degree

Class 12th/+2/HSC Marks Sheet
Passport

🛂 Visa & Immigration

Student Visa Process

Most international tertiary students need an appropriate student visa. The Fee Paying Student Visa can be granted for up to four years, costs from NZD 850, and currently shows 80% of applications completed within eight weeks. Immigration New Zealand strongly encourages applying about three months before intended travel.

Processing time: 80% of Fee Paying Student Visas within 8 weeks

Monthly Cost of Living

Accommodation NZD 606–2,097

Food and groceries NZD 346–520

Entertainment NZD 238 / month

Power NZD 200–300

Public transport NZD 160 / month

Mobile phone NZD 19 / month

Internet NZD 90 / month

Estimated Monthly Total NZD 1,659–3,424

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand a recognised tertiary institution in New Zealand?

Yes. It is part of New Zealand's public tertiary system. Its exact 2026 legal or transition status is recorded in the profile.

What makes The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand stand out?

New Zealand's specialist open and distance-learning polytechnic and the anchor institution for the emerging polytechnic federation. Prospective students should verify the current qualification, campus, language, fees and entry requirements on the official website.

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